Hello and welcome! I’m Holly Chayes

I help makers, thinkers, builders, operators, creators, etc. implement solid containers for creative chaos, and functional systems for sustainable momentum, all in aid of making a life or business you love. 

Right now I’m working with people and businesses in a couple capacities… 

Business

Business coaching and consulting for small businesses ready to dig into the practicalities of what’s next.

When you’ve graduated from mindset-only to mindset+ 

When you’ve built something that functions but doesn’t flow yet.

When you’ve outgrown and overrun what used to work.

Whatever your stuck, we can get you moving on to what’s next.

Learn more and get in touch here

Individual

Life and clothing magic for individuals who thought they would be more prepared for this moment.

Personal or professional.

Once in a lifetime or every day.

A surprise or something you’ve been working towards for years.

Whatever this moment is, we can get you ready for it.

Discover more here

Projects

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Gothic Spires

Gothic Spires is now available for purchase as a download, for $4.00 either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog … buy now

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Knit in two pieces and grafted at the back of the neck or knit all in one, this scarf was inspired by the majestic arches, elongated columns, and towering spires that characterize Gothic architecture. This piece can help lend a touch more elegance to just about any day or night.

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Yarn: 450 yards (411m) of Dream in Color Smooshy or another light fingering weight yarn

Needles: 1 set of US size 4 (3.5mm) straight needles, though circulars could be used as well

Notions: tapestry or yarn needle; waste yarn or spare knitting needle

Gauge: 7sts/inch; 9.5 rows/inch on US size 4s, flat, in stockinette stitch

Size: 7″(18cm)x 98″(249cm)

Skills Used:
cable cast on
binding off or grafting
knitting and purling
k2tog
sl1-k2tog-psso
ssk
yarn over
weaving in ends
blocking lace

This pattern includes both charts and written directions.

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Errata

Tiger-Eye Gloves

Pattern updated 12/30/10

The second to last sentence in the main part of the instructions for the left hand should read:

“…and stockinette stitch across needles 2+3, purl last stitch.”

 

Tiger-Eye Wristlettes

Pattern updated 12/30/10

The second to last sentence in the main part of the instructions for the left hand should read:

“…and stockinette stitch across needles 2+3, purl last stitch.”