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@kate-e-olsen.bsky.social
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
So excited for Halloween! 🎃 #crochet
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Boo! #WIP #crochet
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Despite what it looks like, I am NOT making crocheted tampons 😂🤪👻
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
One more finished project today - as the little man used to call him “mouse the cookie” #crochet #raisingreaders
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Inspired by @themorganic.bsky.social little man is getting an ammonite - in magenta of course #crochet #fossils 🧶🦖
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Took a break from this project over the summer, but I got it wrapped up before the weather turned cold! Keeping a dear friend cozy with this cowl and mitten combo #crochet
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Another children’s lit inspired cutie coming together. #crochet #raisingreaders #ifyougiveamouseacookie www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... is the base pattern, but I did make a few adjustments as I went along
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A happy Friday the 13th from my favorite black cat
Close up on the face of a one-eyed black cat with a slight snagletooth. He’s squinting (and purring) with contentment ❤️🐈‍⬛
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n... Next up! #resist #crochet 🧶
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A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant commu...
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Not-so-little girl approves of the final product #crochet 🦊🧶
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Already nice and cozy - now to make it cute with foxy ears and whiskers 🦊🧶 #crochet #wip
A crocheted hat and cowl combo in orange and white
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Another project completed today! #crochet 🧶 #halloween 💀
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Finally finished this bouquet blanket. It will go out as a housewarming gift tomorrow!
Round crocheted blanket. Tan with green vines coming out from the center with roses on the border at the end of each vine.Crocheted blanket made to look like a bouquet of a dozen roses
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Best hubby ever made me custom blocking boards for the leaves 🤩
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
It’s coming together! #wip #crochet 🧶
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
I’ve been stuck for close to a month on this project, but I’ve finally figured out the perfect flower stem and leaves combination for this housewarming gift blanket. #keepmovingforward #crochet 🧶 #wip
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I guess it’s time to take a break 😂🤷‍♀️ #crochet 🧶 #cats 🐈‍⬛
Black cat loafing on a crocheted blanket completely blocking what I was trying to work on
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Finished and ready to gift! 🦉🧶 #crochet #owl
Crocheted basket in the shape of an owl. Cream colored body with tan eye and dark brown button pupils
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Owl basket! Now to decide - buttons or no? If yes, do we like left or right better?
Crocheted basket in the shape of a owl. Cream colored body with tan eyesCrocheted owl eyes up close. One has a dark brown natural wood button face up and the other is face down.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I’ve obviously been meaning to get to this one for a few months now 😂 but I love how it turned out! I’ve got a few more to make, and I’ll be switching up the colors a bit, so stay tuned for the next iteration 🧶💀 #crochet #halloween
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
A silly little project for the PTO Spring Carnival. These will be part of a toss game where kids try to toss them into a camping toilet for prizes 😂💩 #crochet
4 crocheted bean bags shaped like poop emojis 💩💩💩💩
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Just in time for Easter, these little bunnies like to leave sweet surprises 🤭🐇🍬 Mr Helper inspected and approved my work 🐈‍⬛ #crochet #cat
Four pastel crocheted bunny. The yellow one in front is leaving a trail of jelly bean 💩Black cat investigating four pastel crocheted bunnies. The yellow one in front is leaving a trail of jelly bean 💩
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Finished the unicorn in time for a special girl’s birthday! Can’t wait to see her face when she opens this one 😍❤️🎂🥳 #crochet #unicorn #birthday
Crocheted unicorn with rainbow mane sitting on a rug that really ought to be vacuumed.Rear view of a crocheted unicorn showing rainbow mane and tail. Miscellaneous crap in the background that needs tidying up.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
I decided big sissy needed a lovie to match the baby’s. It took a lot of trial and error to make a tentacle I was happy with, but we got there eventually #crochet
Crocheted octopus in pink and purple
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Another day, another shower gift. Blanket is moss stitch with triple border. I had to do the tentacles differently with chunky yarn than my usual cheap acrylic, but I like how he turned out.
Crochet blanket baby blanket and octopus in a chunky blue/gray/green yarn.Amigurumi octopus in a chunky blue/gray/green yarn with a matching baby blanket in the background.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Another baby gift in progress. I think I’ll use some kind of pom pom border. I’ve never done anything like that, so we’ll see if I can make it work! 🧶 #crochet
Blue, green, gray moss stitch crochet blanket in progress on a purple handled crochet hook. A black cat sleeps in the background.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The shower gifts are ready! If I wrote up a pattern for the octopus, do you think people would buy it?
Purple and pink crocheted octopus with white bow. Background is a soft pink and white crocheted baby blanket.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
She still needs a face, and possibly a cute little bow, but this was a fun, freehand, no sew project 🧶🐙 #crochet #octopus #babyshower
Crocheted octopus in pink and lavender with a messy living room in the background
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Almost done with the baby blanket! The new yarn bowl is a bit small for fluffy yarn 🤭🧶
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Mr Helper thought my new planter would make a cozy bed 😒 fingers crossed the spring mix recovers and the toothpicks help keep him out from now on!
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
So happy to get this punk rock kitty done in time for a special boy’s birthday in a few days 🧶🐈#crochet
Crocheted orange kitty with white paws, nose and ear tips and a bright blue Mohawk
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
All the babies sharing a slice of sunshine 🌞❤️
A pit mix, black cat, and small fluffy white dog on a green sofa with sun shining over all three
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
How bad is it? 😭😭😭
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
This won’t be your average orange cat. 😏 #bluemohawk #crochet
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Mr Helper lurks in the background while I start my next project. Is he put out that I would dare make another CAT? 🤭🧶🐈‍⬛ #crochet #cat
The beginnings of a crocheted orange cat head. In the background, the blurry silhouette of a black cat.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Mr Helper says welcome home! And now let’s get back to work 🧶 #crochet #cat
Black cat laying on his back enjoying some belly rubs with crochet hook and bag of yarn nearby
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Taking a break from a poorly written pattern to make a few of these. I’ll add the link for anyone interested in supporting this suicide prevention program #crochet #thelittleheartproject
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Another jealous fur baby not happy that my crochet is getting any of my attention. 🤭😍🥰
Fluffy white dog sitting on a hand holding a crochet hook and yarn.
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
“Um…. Mom, this Gengar is in my spot” Sorry, Mr Helper, let me drop everything and give you some lovins 😍🥰 #cat #crochet #pokemon
One eyed black cat with a bow tie using his butt to push a purple crocheted blob out of the way. Hopefully that blob will some day look less like a blob and more like a Gengar
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
On to the next! Another Pokémon for a very belated Christmas gift. #crochet #pokemon #betterlatethannever
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Big stretch and bad camera work ❤️
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Not-so-little girl is THRILLED with her Vaporeon! My first attempt at needle felting went pretty well if I do say so myself ☺️ #crochet #pokemon
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Mr Helper approves with nose boops 🤭❤️ #crochet #wip #cats #pokemon
Black cat in a bow tie boops noses with unfinished crochet Vaporeon
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Vaporeon is coming together! Sewing pieces on has always been a challenge for me, but I can really see my progress in that skill over the past year. 🤩 #crochet #pokemon
Crocheted Vaporeon in progress. It still needs a tail, facial features, and fins
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
All the bits and bobs are done. Now to assemble, and then not-so-little girl will have her Vaporeon. #crochet #pokemon
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Turns out I should look what an ankylosaurus actually looks like before I start to make one 😂 so this will be henceforth known as a little-boy-a-saurus #crochet #dinosaurs #makinglemonade
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
The ankylosaurus is coming together 🤩 I don’t love how I’ve sewn on the tail, but joining pieces is alway tricky for me. I’d love any tips!
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Dino-loving little boy wants an ankylosaurus… so I’m trying my hand at writing a pattern. Wish me luck!
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
My crochet feed is full of baseball now 😩 take me back to adorable amigurumi and gorgeous wearables! #crochet
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kate-e-olsen.bsky.social @kate-e-olsen.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Mama, let me help you frog that… #crochet #cats
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