The word feminine has often been used to describe something as soft, gentle, or even weak. But I argue that there is a hidden strength in your femininity. You can lean into it when you need a push forward through your day, to use it as a balm against a difficult day.

Every morning is a whirlwind. You wake up the kiddos and make sure they have something to eat before school drop-off. You collect homework and make sure the papers go into the right backpacks. You check your work inbox for any last-minute meeting requests from the day before and prep your grocery list so you can finish the shopping before school picks up.

To get ready for your day, you make a cup of coffee only to find yourself reheating it at least twice if you even remember to pull it out of the microwave. You look longingly at your knitting and wish you had a few moments to knit.

But let’s face it, you rarely have a moment of quiet in the morning rush to get those kiddos out the door. Then the work day begins, and quiet time goes out the window.

Some days you thrive in this chaos and you enjoy every bit of this wonderful, messy life. But other days you feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel and find yourself looking for a way to hop off. Just for a moment.

Even so, you manage it all with grace. But you deserve more than this.

When life gets hard, lean into the strength and grace of feminine handknits. Adding a delicate touch to your everyday wardrobe lets you find solace in the mundane repetition of everyday life.

Add a feminine hand-knit sweater to your everyday wardrobe to look and feel like the feminine warrior you are.

Because you deserve to feel graceful and beautiful, too.

Thanks to thoughtful details, feminine knits are right at home in your whirlwind day and add a touch of romance to inspire you through the practicality of your day. These knits will elevate the joy on your good days and lift you up on your hard days. Because we all have those days, whether we admit to them or not.

So whatever your day brings, add a feminine touch with intriguing lace stitches and power through anything.

Here are my favorite Spring-ready knitting patterns featuring feminine, yet practical, details:

For more tips on how to start and maintain a knitting practice, check out these posts:

What is a knitting practice and why you should start one

6 tips to prioritize your knitting practice and find more time for yourself & your knitting

Now it’s your turn to share - where do you find your strength to get through the day?