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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Bad Joan goes to Knit Culture Studio

It's starting to feel like Fall in Los Angeles so Bad Joan decided she needed some new knitting projects!  There is an adorable little knitting store right near the Badjoan.com office called Knit Culture Studio.  They have a variety of fabulous yarns and they also offer classes if you want to learn how to knit or even just improve your skills.  Plus, right now they have an amazing window display of the anatomically correct, knitted skeleton by artist Ben Cuevas!  You can see a picture of the skeleton below and for more info on this incredible piece click here.

Check out Bad Joan's latest trip to the knitting store...

When Bad Joan arrived at the knitting store she looked around at all the colorful yarn for inspiration ...

... she also looked through pattern books ...

... then she tried on readymade pieces to get some ideas; like this rosette and cable knit collar ...

... and this adorable chunky knit beanie ...

 ... eventually Bad Joan bought some yarn and hurried home to start on her new projects!  Check back soon to find out what Bad Joan ends up knitting this Fall/Winter! 


What Bad Joan is wearing:
- Scarf - hand knit by Bad Joan
- Flow Sweater by Beautiful People (We've got the Flow Top by Beautiful People available right now on Badjoan.com, it's the same silhouette in a lighter material)
- Jeans - Gap
- Boots - Fornarina
- Rings - Vintage
- Bag - Tiffany & Co
- Eternal Coil Bracelet by Josefina de Alba - Retail $58 / Sale $27
- Roman Bracelet by Josefina de Alba - Retail $65 / Sale $30

What hobbies or projects are you working on this weekend?

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Photo Credit - Erica Bardin

PS - If you live on the Westside of Los Angeles Bad Joan also recommends Jennifer Knits for equally fantastic yarns and inspirations!

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81 comments:

  1. STYLE MARMALADEOctober 9, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Your knitting creations are truly amazing! I can wait to see more creations :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Your hair is SOO gorgeous, I love it. And these knit creations are amazing

    xo Sherrie
    Psst.. have you entered our vintage Coach bag giveaway yet?
    Closet Hound

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  3. Ale e ElisOctober 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Lovely post. I love your scarf.

    brasileiroantenado.blogspot.com

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  4. LeeloOctober 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Looks like very inspiring place :)

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  5. NeekohOctober 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    The knit collar makes me want to learn how to DIY!

    XXo,
    Neekoh

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  6. PKelly's SiteOctober 9, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    cool store!!! great post!!
    thnx so much 4 stopping by & leaving me a comment :))

    http://imjustmefashionblog.blogspot.com

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  7. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Great pics!

    *;*

    www;itgospel.blogspot.com

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  8. SWKOctober 9, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks for the lovely comment. :) Love all the bright and pretty colors....

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  9. Rocket FashionistaOctober 10, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Super cute shop! Amazing colours there! xx

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  10. Carolyn´s PhotographyOctober 10, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Looks lovely!!

    : )

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  11. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Aw gosh, how wonderful! I love knit shops too :) Searching through piles of colourful wools and buckets of patterned buttons.

    I know it sounds sad but that to me is a perfect day out!!

    Thanks for sharing,

    Niki @ LQM&M
    xo

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  12. Sick by TrendOctober 10, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    very very nice pictures and store :D there are tons of colors :D

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

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  13. YouCanBeOctober 10, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    jajaj great pics!!!! thank you for your comment in my blog, would you like to follow each other??

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  14. Inhale | Fashion and BeautyOctober 10, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Loving Knit this season you have inspired me.
    http://inhalefashionandbeauty.blogspot.com/

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  15. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    OHHHHHH!!!!! its like a doll girl world!!!!!!! love knit!!!!!!!!!

    Rachel, xx :)

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  16. Federico PanarelloOctober 10, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    bellisime foto...molto sorridenti!!!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Loving the KNIT!

    x Mallika
    http://fashionscript.net

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  18. a story about MOctober 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    just amazing! :) LOVE IT!
    wanna follow each other?
    xx

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  19. Courtney ErinOctober 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I wish I hadn't gotten so frustrated with knitting years ago and given it up...there are so many amazing things you can make.


    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  20. KimberlyOctober 10, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    great photos love all the knitted goodness!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

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  21. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I need to learn to knit and craft myself up that cute collar. Thanks bad Joan for the inspiration :)

    Stop by & enter my Itunes Gift Card Giveaway!

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  22. lauraOctober 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Your knitting adventure makes me wish I knew how to knit! I am so awful at keeping count and knitting anything but a scarf.

    Happy Monday!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  23. C'est La ViiiOctober 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Awesome photos! Love the colors!

    www.cestlaviii.blogspot.com

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  24. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Loving that knit is so in right now! It's about time.

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  25. Sandra LeivaOctober 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Cute pictures!
    I love your boots! <3

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  26. Shes Dressing UpOctober 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love that collar! Great photos <3

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  27. Grace (The Stripe)October 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This place looks like absolute heaven!!!

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  28. lapetiteblondeOctober 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    like it!!
    kisses=)

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  29. M.eryOctober 10, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    wow! it seems like a knitted heaven ^^

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  30. Zeynep October 10, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    It look likes that you had a great time! Lovely photos!

    http://zeynnepp.blogspot.com/

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  31. MelissaOctober 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    knitting galore!!

    http://purpletweed.blogspot.com

    X

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  32. Not Just A Pretty DressOctober 10, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    This is such a great hobby! I would love to be able to knit, but as I probably mentioned before I'm not very good with DIY projects...I'm so much better at window shopping...

    http://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com/

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  33. the nyanzi reportOctober 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    i just love all the wonderful colours and textures here.

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  34. anyaadoresOctober 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I am loving all this knit wear - so right for the pouring rain, wind and grey skies here - looking lovely :)
    Happy monday sweets,
    Axxx

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  35. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    that is such cute knit wear, perfect for the upcoming winter! adore! x

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  36. Punctuation MarkOctober 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    i've seen that place... when i lived in LA... it's so cool!

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  37. noura.October 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    wonderful!

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  38. Bronzed HumanityOctober 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Cute! Knitting can be fun if your good at it or at least know whats you're doing (me not being one of those :)
    xx

    Hot Pink Day
    Shop Blue Vanilla

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  39. Marcela GmdOctober 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Hi lovely, the little knitting store it's adorable!! and the knitted skeleton is fantastic!!
    Great post!
    Have a lovely day!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela

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  40. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    So nice !! I like it !

    http://itsluckynumberseven.blogspot.com

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  41. stylenuggetsOctober 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Wish I had the patience to knit. I love going to stores like this one too!

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  42. Style, She WroteOctober 10, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    What a neat shopping trip! There are so many pretty yarns! p.s. your hair is gorgeous! xo style, she wrote

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  43. CynthiaOctober 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    adore the scarf you wore to the shop.
    please say you will create a tutorial for the eternity scarf -

    Ty.

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  44. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Joan you are just so talented. I want to be like you one day. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I know it will be spectacular.


    www.iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com

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  45. Fashion PadOctober 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Loving the scarf around Bad Joan's neck ;-) I would love to take up knitting! It's an awesome craft.

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  46. LOctober 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    So colorful!
    Love it :)
    xoxo

    Lu ♥
    http://meruborizo.blogspot.com

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  47. MeaganOctober 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I love the chunky knit beanie!! I want one!
    xoxo Meagan
    www.caseofcouture.com

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  48. Maria BastidaOctober 10, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    love the necklace!!!! great idea ;)
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  49. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    you are seriously adorable. knitted hats have always been my favorite, even though it's never that cold in CA to wear one!

    btw, thanks for your comment, please visit again!

    Linconnuedeindochine.blogspot.com

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  50. Clara CampeloOctober 10, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    lovely look
    xxx

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  51. Popcorn, Pugs & PeoniesOctober 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Wow, you really are multi-talented. I wish I knew how to knit pretty things (like the gorgeous scarf you are sporting).

    P.S. The url for your other website (cookingjoan) made me giggle.

    *Erin

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  52. Sara SHOEmakerOctober 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    how fun is this store?! It's like a magical yarn land hahah. you look so adorable. my favorite is the beanie!




    The House of Shoes

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  53. That Chelsea Girl™October 10, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I can't wait to see what you'll create!

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  54. krissy rockOctober 10, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    that place looks awesome! i don't know if i could ever leave...

    follow me?
    krissykreates.blogspot.com

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  55. Irene's ClosetOctober 11, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    You have a great blog!

    Hope you'll have time to check out olso my blog!!

    I follow you!

    x*
    www.ireneccloset.com

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  56. Crazy for fashionOctober 11, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I so love knitting! You got gorgeous hair! <3<3

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  57. RiàOctober 11, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Lovely colors!! :)

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  58. katymittenOctober 11, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    This place looks amazing! If only I could knit! I love the collar too! x

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  59. AngelaOctober 11, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Super photo!!!!
    J adore!!!
    Biz
    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr

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  60. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    That shop looks so lovely! Curious about your new projects!

    xx

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  61. MarellaOctober 11, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Amazing pics dear!

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  62. kOctober 11, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    aw, that looks really fun!!! I have bought yarn and i want to start, but i don't know how. it's a problem :)

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  63. Kathy October 11, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Such a cute store!! xoxo
    http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

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  64. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    beautiful colors!love this!
    following. please follow me too, if you like :)

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  65. the creation of beauty is art.October 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I love these pictures!! Knits are the best part of fall.

    http://the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

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  66. LeiaOctober 11, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    How fun!

    ♥ Leia

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  67. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Those knits are amazing!! I wish I could knit, but no patience to learn!

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  68. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    i love this! i've just started knitting again


    raspberrykitsch.blogspot.com

    xx

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  69. beckabootsOctober 11, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Love the chunky beanie! And your flow sweater. I'm into the big and baggy these days. :)

    Bekah
    If Work Permits

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  70. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Wow, that store has some gorgeous colors!! I love that chunky beanie - it's adorable on you!!! I can't wait to see what you create.

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  71. Posh.KayOctober 11, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Amazing colors explosion!!
    You gave me idea to get myself some knitted items!

    Very nice post & blog!

    Thanks a lot for lovely comment at my post!

    K.
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3008424/poshkay

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  72. AmandaOctober 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Oh my gosh you are so cute! Love these photos and multicolor scarf, so cute!!

    Thanks for stopping by :)
    http://somethingoldmeetssomethingnew.blogspot.com/

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  73. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    You have beautiful smile. :) I am a follower, follow back? :)

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  74. CINDY NGOOctober 12, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    ohhh wow. this looks fabulous!! i wish i knew how to knit! i'd go in here all day errr'day! hahaha

    thanks for sharing! i gotta stop by sometime when i'm in west LA. :)

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  75. Luísa LiónOctober 12, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    wow!! That looks like such ans amazing store is it in London? And you look so happy and smiley great pics!!

    ♥♥Style-Roulette♥♥

    xoxo,
    Luísa

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  76. thestylefluxOctober 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I really love those knits!

    Kaye
    Fashion Blogger
    http://thestyleflux.blogspot.com

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  77. Emmett KatherineOctober 13, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    This post makes me want to relearn how to knit!

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  78. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    You look beautiful with all these knittings! Nice colors!

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  79. pretty affairsOctober 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    wow, what a colour splash! :) nice hobby you have :)

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  80. Jelena ZivanovicOctober 17, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful beautiful knits, and u're perfectly sweet model!:))
    kisses
    Jelena (glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com)

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  81. PearlOctober 20, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    You look so gorgeous! I love all the colors. I just discovered a yarn and bead store near in me in Paris and so badly want to take up some lessons, but unfortunately they are all in French and learning from the book may be a bit hard...

    Pearl

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