<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Two Busy Bees Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Busy Bees Creati]]></description><link>https://www.twobusybees.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:03:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.twobusybees.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Sofie Cross Tote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sofie Cross Tote is quick and easy to make! It's perfect for an afternoon at the market, or a day at the park. It will easily fit an iPad or a couple of books, a wallet and some snacks. Pattern Inspiration I love playing with colours and stitch combinations! This tote was inspired by some combinations I was working with while creating a design for a Water Bottle Tote for my daughters. I wanted to create something with visual texture and a hint of open weave. I wanted it to be big enough...]]></description><link>https://www.twobusybees.ca/post/the-sofie-cross-tote</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4803d8fa58f0a255cf5fbb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:53:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5f35c_ddba3b2b30294efeba3d85b6c7980d44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chalet Blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm and cozy, The Chalet Blanket is designed with alternating stitch combinations to create a blanket with a unique texture. Pattern Details I used a worsted weight #4 yarn and an H size 5mm crochet hook for this pattern, though  any yarn and appropriate hook size will work.  For the blanket in the picture, I used a starting chain of 176, and used approximate 2752 yards. Color changes were made on Row 4 of the pattern, and the border was done with the same stitch combination from Row 4. It...]]></description><link>https://www.twobusybees.ca/post/chalet-blanket</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46e023258f25aaabaf0366</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:18:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5f35c_2cbd8f628eb4440fb883426cd4983d13~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Covington Hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Covington Hat is a warm and cozy hat that is perfect for those chilly fall and winter days! It features layered stitches to give it some thickness to lock in the warmth, and create visual interest. Pattern Inspiration: I love playing with stitch combinations to create interesting visual textures.  I came up with the Covington Hat while I was learning a new stitch and decided I wanted to pair it with another of my favourite stitch combinations to create a hat with alternating textures....]]></description><link>https://www.twobusybees.ca/post/the-covington-hat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46df33316fbd62aff8193a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:18:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5f35c_8b471c80580b4d7baf44e8cee5a6aff3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.Taylor</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>