Be Unapologetically YOU!
Oh, Hey There, Darling!
I’m Shelly Elaine – Knitter, Blogger & Book-Loving Badass
living life one chapter (and one stitch) at a time. Welcome to my cozy, chaotic corner of the internet—where words matter, stories heal, and making things with your hands is an act of radical self-care.
This is THIS B*TCH —a creative space dedicated to the written word, handmade magic, and the kind of life you build stitch by stitch, page by page. Here, I share my love for books, yarn, writing, and the messy, magical bits of life in between. It’s a home for readers, makers, writers, and rebels—people who believe stories and sweaters can change the world.
Who Am I? (Besides your new favorite book pusher & yarn enabler?)
✔️ Introvert with a TBR stack and yarn stash taller than me (and I am 5’11!)
✔️ Living my best life in rural Southeast Alaska with my partner & our pup, Blueberry Pancake.
✔️ Book hoarder. Pattern scribbler. Journal Junkie.
✔️ Passionate about living in alignment with nature and embracing the wild ride of life.
✔️ Finding humor in everything—because let’s be honest, sometimes laughter is the best survival tool.
What I Do (Other Than Talking to My Dog Like She’s a Human)
Offer raw and real reflections on creativity, healing, and the writer/maker life.
Journal entries include topics around :
10+ years as a yoga teacher, herbalist, and coach
Chronic Illness - navigating my new normal with hEDS, POTs, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Histamine Intolerance (along with ADHD and PMDD)
Knitting as self care, knitspirations, patterns I love and behind the scenes of my creative process.
Sharing book reviews, reading recommendation and literary obsessions.
Build a community where readers, knitters, and storytellers feel seen, supported, and a little bit rebellious.
My mission? To:
Build a community where readers, knitters, and storytellers feel seen, supported, and little bit rebellious.
Help you thrive by connecting you to resources.
Inspire creativity through my own messy, magical journey.
Remind you to stay connected to your inner child - because play is essential.
My Wild Dream?
To live off my words and my stitches. And after 10+ years of secretly whispering it to myself, I’m finally saying it out loud. No shame, no chuckle—just bold, unapologetic belief. To create a life where reading, writing, and making are not just hobbies, but how I show up in the world—with intention, with creativity, and with a little bit of sass. So here I am. Book in one hand, knitting needles in the other, turning my dream into reality, and inviting you along for the adventure.
Let’s Get Lost (In the Best Way)
I am beyond excited (all the way to Jupiter and back) to share this journey with you. Thank you for showing up and supporting my dream to reality. Grab a blanket, a journal, your favorite mug, and some yarn. Let’s dive into the stories and stitches that shape us—and maybe make a little magic while we’re at it.