brendamadethis is a chunky knitwear brand founded by a girl named Brenda that likes to, y’know, make things. And speak in third person too apparently.

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Hi, I’m Brenda, a caffeinated twenty something year old born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario.

With COVID-19 forcing me to stay home (I use the term “forcing” loosely, this is my dream), my knitscapades escalated quickly. What started out as something to keep my hands busy while I re-watch Friends for the billionth time, has now turned into a new and exciting adventure that has taken over the family room…while I re-watch Friends for the billionth-and-one time.

I’m calling this chapter in my life, “The One Where I Knit Stuff”.

Take a peek around my site for patterns, one knit wonders, and impulsive ramblings on (virtual) paper!

 

You can always find me hiberknitting here.

I like to think my coffee needs me too. —— Pattern: The Hurdy Gurdy Jumper by @the.unraveller
Y’all gon make me lose my rind. #donteventhinkaboutitevan
PATTERN GIVEAWAY! Where do I even freaking begin?! I started writing patterns 4 months ago with no idea what to expect, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since! In those 4 months, I’ve had the honour of working with 73 test-knitters, releas
Let’s cause a racquet.
Knits out, for the boys. —— Pattern: Hurdy Gurdy jumper by @the.unraveller - officially released!! Thanks Jess for letting me test-knit the chunky goodness that is your design!
I laugh, therefore the coffee has kicked in.
Shhh…creating again.
If you had to choose between your significant other and infinite yarn… …what’s the first thing you would knit?
If “Too Hot To Handle” was a knitwear piece. P.s. No, I still haven’t bought pots for my plants I bought over half a year ago. Sue me. —— Pattern: #sweetpeacardi by @oshenknits - officially available today!! Yarn: @woo
“Do the crop crop crop, to the top.” - HSM the remix ——— You can officially grab a copy of The Crop It Like It’s Hot Top pattern - link in bio! The #cropitlikeitshottop is a seamless and textured halter top tha