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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Congrats! You've doom scrolled far enough to see my art! Recently I've discovered a love for refinishing and restoring furniture I find left out for the garbage collection. These are some pieces that I wanted to show off! 🩷 #furnitureflip #diy #trashpicker

Before: An old, vintage, toy chest bench with hand carved back railing and front support decoration, a kids sticker on top, and some bubbly water damage on the top of the bench seat.

After: the same toy chest bench, with all the scuffs and marks vanished. The top of the bench seat is painted a dusty pink and has little daisies bordering the edge of said seat.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I am LOVING this dragonfly stitch pattern 😍 I'm making a button down shirt for my friends sibling for Christmas. They're gonna love it! #crochet #crocheting #fiberart #dragonfly

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I finished another one! Skeleton smoking a cigarette by Van Gogh 🚬💀 it took me 24h 49m 9s over the course of about 5 days. What do you think? #crochet #painting 🧶

A crochet tapestry of A Skeleton Smoking a cigarette painting by Van Gogh, held by a very pasty white lady with red hair, a red top, and denim shorts. In front of a very colorful spray painted mural.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I'm keeping track of my time with this one. I have to know how long it ACTUALLY takes me to make one of these, and I'm using an audiobook to mark my time 😅 It's actually quite effective! 🧶 #crochet #tapestry #painting

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I've been working on a new tapestry as of late. I'm crocheting Skeleton smoking a cigarette by Van Gogh to add to my collection so I can host an art exhibition gallery 🤞 I'm not very far, but I'm documenting my process as I #crochet it! 🧶

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I'm trying my hand at a #crochet mermaid tail blanket. Do I have a pattern? Nope! But I have audacity so that should be enough, right? 😅 🧶

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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 09/05/2025

The wonderful Amanda @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social, gave us an interview about her fresh creator business. She can literally put a Van Gogh on your back 👀 This is crocheting on a level that hasn't even existed before. Give her some love and support. ♥️ Click on this post and read her story.👇

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Creator interview with fine art crocheter Amanda Barbisch from Fortuneknot Designs

A creator who turns yarn into a Van Gogh painting on your back. A crocheter of wearable art works. Meet Amanda, the founder of Fortuneknot Designs.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

My interview with The Creator's Diary is live!!! I'm so grateful to have had this opportunity to talk about my crochet and my small business 🥰 #crochet #smallbusiness

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I published 3 patterns on Ravelry today and I'm really proud of myself 💪😊 I did the Sunflowers cardigan pattern, a petticoat-style skirt, and a soot sprite pillow (that one is free!) 🧶 #crochet #crochetpattern #ghibli

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I finished all the squares for my 2024 book blanket 📚 💙 but unfortunately it is too small to make a proper blanket. So now I have to make squares for all my 2025 reads to make a BIG BIG BOI blanket. 🧶 #crochet #Booksky #bookblanket

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

How are 50ft tall horse moose leopards not a mythical animal? I'm not complaining, quite the opposite, I just wanna know who was on the committee when this animal was being designed 🦒

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Today's my 30th birthday and I'm going to my "surprise" party dressed as Dionysus, god of wine, madness, insanity, ecstasy, and parties! 🍷🏺 #dionysus #womenintheir30s #birthday

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

My Elektra book blanket square is done! 📚💙 🧶 Pattern: Sintra Square Designer: Maria from Pattern Paradise Book: Elektra by Jennifer Saint #crochet #crocheting #grannysquares #Booksky #bookblanket

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I thought y'all might like to see the most violently southern thing I have in my home: a repurposed water filter turned Sweet Tea dispenser in my fridge 🤠 #texas #southernaf #icedtea #zerowaterfilter

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Now that the Diana curtain is done, I can start on Apollon! ☀️🧶 #crochet #fibercraft #handmade

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Artemis/Diana is done! Now on to Apollo(n) to match and I'll have myself some awesome handmade curtains! 🧶🏺 #crochet #fibercraft #artemis

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I just realized I have spent the last 6 WEEKS crocheting non-stop. I have hyperfixated for 2 months and only now realized "oh shit, I have real life stuff to do" 😭 Jesus Mary and Joseph fucking christ. 🧶 #crochet #adhd #iamseverelyundermedicated

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I'm in the home stretch 😭 so close to being done! 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #filetcrochet

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Don't worry, sweet baby boy, I'm crocheting you something even cozier than these curtains 🧶 He loves everything I make and he's my biggest supporter lol #crochet #crocheting #cat #catsky

My brown/black and white tabby cat, named Finnegan, laying his sleepy head on my crochet curtains, eyes shaded by the yarn bowl blocking the light.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

My next set of book inspired granny squares 📚💙 🧶 I have 26 more to go and then I can stitch them all together! #crochet #Booksky #reading #crocheting

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Making great progress on my filet crochet curtain with some emotional support chips and salsa 😋 I gotta say, this is EXHAUSTING work. 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #fibercraft #filetcrochet

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Hey Crocheters in the sky! These are the patterns I'll be releasing in April! I've been getting in my own head and I just need to do the damn thing, so here's what I'm planning to release! 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #crochetpattern

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I have spent 4.5 hours winding yarn into cakes so I can organize my stash and I just found more yarn. This isnt even half 😭 🧶 #crochet #yarn #fibercraft

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I'm getting some late night crocheting in for my granny square book blanket 📚💙 This is for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 🧶 #crochet #Booksky #bookblanket #grannysquares

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The next set of book inspired granny squares for my 2024 book blanket! 📚💙 🧶 #crochet #Booksky

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Crocheting my 2024 book blanket retroactively. This is 10/66 books/squares. I'm so excited to make this blanket, y'all have no idea. It's gonna be gorgeous! 🧶 #crochet #Booksky #bookblanket

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

You know this actually WAS on my Bingo card.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I'm putting the finishing touches on The Creation of Adam cardigan so it can be photographed and ready to sell! 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #fibercraft #art

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This is my most used hook. A 4mm that is my go-to rn. I don't think I've ever seen a hook so worn down before. This is from MONTHS of consecutive, daily use! 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #fibercraft

An upside down crochet hook that is pink on either side, silver in the middle, and bare, dark aluminum metal in the silver section where my hand has worn away all color from the tool.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I found this BEAUTIFUL #crochet throw in a thrift store yesterday. As a crochet artist I couldn't imagine my work ending up in a thrift shop, especially not something as stunning as this. This beauty is safe with me and will be appreciated for many years to come! 🧶

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I'm hosting an Astrology 101 class in March here in #houston! If you're interested in learning about astrology and how to understand it, come through! See flyer for more information. #houstontx #astrology #events #astrology101

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Trying to get back on the granny square train and I got two more done! I'm over halfway done with my #bookblanket for 2024! 💙📚 🧶 #Booksky #crochet

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Ngl, seeing how much other people have already read gives me crazy imposter syndrome, even though I read more in a year than the avg person reads in their life 😅 My goal may say 60 but it's more like 100. I just shoot low so I won't be disappointed. 💙📚 #Booksky #storygraph

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Skyline cleanse. Have a cat for your troubles. Finnegan wishes nothing but good scritches and treats for you today. #cats #catsky #pets

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Some crochet terms are made just for our misery. Fpdtr.sc.fpdtr.3tog is a stitch designed by Satan himself, I swear. 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #fibercraft #crochetstitches #grannysquare

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

"It looks like it could be a pride flag but it is a VERY queer sweater" So I finished my queer, scrap yarn raglan sweater! Honestly, I kinda love it now 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #fibercraft

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I'm working with these colors today and made a fiber meme that I wouldn't dare keep to myself 🧶 #crochet #meme #funny #fibercraft #perry

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

My most recent finished book square for the book Even Though I Knew The End 📚💙🧶 This square is MASSIVE. #crochet #bookblanket #Booksky #fibercraft

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I kinda just went on a massive rant about some books I hated reading in the last couple years. I will not be hearing arguments because I have in fact died on these hills 💙📚 substack.com/@poseidonssi... Follow for more book bitching and reviews ❤️ #Booksky #bookreviews #reading #fantasy

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I keep records of the insane and important headlines of each year since 2021. It's not even February yet and there's too damn much on this list. #headlines

- all in 2 days A tesla cybertruck detonated outside trump hotel, a shooting in Las Vegas, 150 pipe bombs seized from a home in NC, NOLA shooter ran over and killed 10 people on Bourbon st., mass shooting in Queens NY, Bomb threat in NC
- Ashville is still destroyed
- Wildfires in LA worst in its history
- Americans make Rednote (Chinese version of tiktok) #1 in app stores before tiktok ban
- on 1/15 Biden secures ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, then IZ breaks ceasefire immediately, killing 71 people
- Thoren Bradley (helping) leading the revolution
- Biden affirms ERA, but administrators wouldn't tell the Archivist to do shit about it
- Musk does a Heil Hitler nazi salute on live TV
- ICE rounds up Native Americans, ICE detains US veteran, hundreds already deported.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

My "ugly(?)" sweater progress! The sleeves will be an abomination, but damn this thing is heavy and WARM 🧶 #crochet #crocheting #fibercraft #crochetsweater

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Timeline Break: The cozifying of my bedroom has officially begun 🥰 it is damn snuggly in here.

A spacious bedroom with warm lighting, plants in the windows, altars in the corner to various pagan deities, a sewing machine on the table by the window, and a cat on the bed snuggling up behind a crochet project.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

My ugly sweater is starting to look like TV static 😅 it's gonna be OOOGLAY but it's gonna be warm, goddammit. #crochet #crocheting #uglysweater #crochetsweater #raglan

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Two more book blanket squares! 💙📚 🧶 These two books were a couple of my favorite reads from 2024 and I HIGHLY recommend them! #Booksky #crochet #fibercraft #bookblanket #grannysquares #bookrecs #crocheting

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I'm making a raglan out of all the ugly yarn I have in my stash and my boyfriend comes in and goes "OOOOOH! That's gonna be an UGLY one!" Thanks, babe. Lol #crochet #raglan #uglysweater #fibercraft #crocheting #crocheter

Top: a shoebox with cakes of ugly, fluffy yarn in weird shades of brown and rainbow, brown/red/black, purple and pink, and otherwise mismatching shades.
Bottom: the start of a raglan sweater, worked in a rectangle, working with multicolored yarn twisted with brown yarn of the working skein. Next to the raglan started is a large ceramic teacup with a ball of yarn held within it.

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Annie Bot book review on Substack is live! 📚💙 Find me there @ poseidonssiren and subscribe for book reviews, book recommendation lists, and more to come 🥰 #Substack #bookreviews #Booksky #reading

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Amanda Barbisch @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The Ending Fire series book blanket squares 📚💙🧶 I am waiting so impatiently for my audiobook loan of the third book. I need it now! #Booksky #crochet #fibercraft #bookblanket #grannysquares #fiberartist #SaaraEl-Arifi #thefinalstrife

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