art, design &
handmade goods
by Elise Lopez
Hi, i’m elise!
welcome to my world of art and fiber.
i am a multi-disciplinary artist based in oakland, CAlifornia.
i love to make things that are whimsical, beautiful, and focused on natural, eco-friendly, and recycled materials.
installations
handmade shop
custom & commissions
fiber art
knit & Crochet patterns
diY & tutorials
drawings & paintings
turkey leg hat
plantscaping - coming soon
Bold and fun rainbow holographic prism glass containers stand out in any space. The small size is great for trying new scents and makes an easy gift!
This limited edition batch is filled with tropical cocktail-themed scents perfect for extending summer indefinitely.
PAINKILLER - Named after the classic tiki cocktail, this is a juicy pineapple-forward scent with rounded out with undertones of coconut milk and rum.
ISLAND PARADISE - Creamy coconut topnotes blended with sweet pineapple and bright orange.
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances.
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Transport yourself to a sun-drenched tropical island with the flick of a match. Rich creamy coconut takes center stage with hints of pineapple and lime conjuring a perfect vacation colada.
Poured in a whimsical ceramic coconut mug - perfect for tropical cocktails after your candle has finished burning.
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances.
instantly transport to a sun-drenched tropical island vacation
Instantly transport to the south seas with this warm and intoxicating tropical scent. Rich and creamy coconut milk with the perfect notes of woodsy sandalwood and spicy cardamom smells like the most expensive and luxurious vacation.
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
small batch candles
I started making these candles in 2021 after an intense desire to recycle a stash of ceramic le fermiere yogurt crocks. I became instantly obsessed with the beautiful glazed ceramic and how versatile and useful they are.
each candle is hand poured with high quality soy wax and curated luxury scents that are always 100% non-toxic, phthalate free, and essential oil based.
i hope you love them as much as i do!
Best Sellers
Sun & Moon is a fresh and calm blend of bright and fresh citrus, earthy-sweet herbs, and warm amber base notes, perfect for any occasion or time of year. Beautifully sophisticated with broad mass appeal, Sun & Moon evokes a luxurious and expensive hotel spa vacation.
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
Deep, woody, and sophisticated, Dry Gin Cocktail is a perennial bestseller with broad unisex appeal.
Notes of juniper, red currant, cypress, and cedar are well-balanced and addictively interesting.
Available in limited edition glossy brown and classic blue crocks.
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
Deep, woody, and sophisticated, Dry Gin Cocktail is a perennial bestseller with broad unisex appeal.
Notes of juniper, red currant, cypress, and cedar are well-balanced and addictively interesting.
Available in limited edition glossy brown and classic blue crocks.
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
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Sale Candles
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is poured in unique thrifted vessels in various sizes and colors.
Scents:
Dry Gin Cocktail (juniper/red currant/cypress/cedar)
Lavender Driftwood (lavender/green leaves/marine/cedar)
Morning Matcha (bergamot/green tea/sandalwood)
Grapefruit & Mint (grapefruit/mint/rose/vanilla)
Sun & Moon (grapefruit/sage/lavender/amber)
Relax & Refresh (aloe/lime/fresh bamboo/moss/amber)
The purpose of this project is to recycle the vessels in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!
Specially cleansed, ritually dressed with a handcrafted herb blend, and imbued with strong magickal intention.
Choose between:
Crafters Comfort
Scent: grapefruit/bergamot/thyme/lavender
raise the vibrations of creativity and inspiration while increasing patience, self-confidence, and calm focus
Love Magnet
Scent: green leaves/pear/cinnamon/sandalwood
manifests abundant self-love and confidence; boost and attracts romantic love and general happiness
Harmonious Healing
Scent: peppercorn/coriander/sage/chamomile/balsam
manifest healing of mental and physical wounds, restore harmony, and promote lasting calm
Protect & Purify
Scent: chamomile/pear/sage/rose/lavender/palo santo
purifies and cleanses both mental and physical spaces while promoting health, happiness, and positivity
Road Opener
Scent: sage/eucalyptus/orange peel/pine/moss
powerfully clears blockages to open roads of abundance and a steady flow of luck and success
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere glass yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!
Limited Edition Astrology Collection features stamped designs in all 12 zodiac signs.
Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo): oud/tonka bean/amaretto/balsam
Air (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra): ozone/lemon/sage/eucalyptus/amber
Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): bergamot/coconut/amber/vanilla
Water (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio): sea salt/eucalyptus/marine/teakwood
Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.
Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).
The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!
KNIT & CROCHET PATTERNS
A friendly little pothos is the perfect way to recycle your le fermiere crocks.
Find handmade candles in recycled crocks by elisemade here.
I love to see what you make! Share your project on Instagram and tag me @elisemade, or via email to elisemade@gmail.com
Finished Dimensions
In crock: approx. 7 x 7” (17.5 x 17.5 cm)
Yarn & Yardage
Soil: 2g/5.5 yds DK weight in brown
Pothos: 12g/32 yds DK weight in green
Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) using preferred small circumference method (DPNs, magic loop, or 2 circulars)
26 sts and 36 rows in 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Tools
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
22 gauge green floral wire
Wire cutters
Clean & empty La Fermiere crock, or other 3x3” (7.5 x 7.5 cm) container
Hot glue gun or other strong adhesive
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
CDD – centered double decrease; slip two stitches knitwise, then knit the next stitch. Pass 2 slipped stitches over as if to bind off (2 stitches decreased)
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
M1L – make one left (left -leaning increase)
M1R – make one right (right-leaning increase)
P - purl
SL1KW – slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SKP – slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit the next stitch; pass slipped stitch over
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease)
ST/STS – stitch/stitches
YO – yarn over
Note: instructions written inside square brackets are worked as a repeat across the round
Construction
Soil is knit starting at the bottom in round stockinette and then shaped with simple directional decreases. With remaining live stitches, color is changed and pothos stem is knit in icord then shaped into leaves. Additional vines and leaves are knit starting with shorter icord and seamed to original vine piece
A friendly little sprout is the perfect way to recycle your le fermiere crocks.
I love to see what you make! Share your project on Instagram and tag me @elisemade, or via email to elisemade@gmail.com
Finished Dimensions
Sprout: 3 x 3.5” (7.6 x 8.9 cm)
In crock: 3 x 5.5” (7.6 x 14 cm)
Yarn & Yardage
Soil: 4g/14 yds fingering weight in brown
Sprout: 2g/7yds fingering weight in green
Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) using preferred small circumference method (DPNs, magic loop, 2 circulars)
Gauge
24 sts and 36 rows in 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Tools
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
Clean & empty La Fermiere crock
Key
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
CDD – centered double decrease; slip two stitches knitwise, then knit the next stitch. Pass 2 slipped stitches over as if to bind off (2 stitches decreased)
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
M1L – make one left (left -leaning increase)
M1R – make one right (right-leaning increase)
P - purl
SL1KW – slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease)
ST/STS – stitch/stitches
Note: instructions written inside square brackets are worked as a repeat across the round
Construction
Soil is knit starting at the bottom in round stockinette and then shaped with simple directional decreases. With remaining live stitches, color is changed and sprout stem is knit in icord. Finally, stitches are split to create leaves in flat garter stitch.
The sexy sister to Vitrine, Curio is a cropped pullover with a triangle bandage neckline and yoke “cutouts.”
Simple techniques and a unique construction come together to create a statement sweater that is engaging for experienced knitters and accessible for adventurous beginners!
I love to see what you make! Share your project on Instagram using hashtag #TheCurioSweater and tag me @elisemade
Sizing
1(2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Corresponding to chest measurement:
28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)(48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66)”
71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117)(112-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158, 162.5-167.5) cm
Chest Measurement of finished garment:
30 (32, 34, 40, 45)(48, 52, 56, 60, 62”
Click here to view full size schematic!
Sweater is meant to be worn with 0 to -4” of ease, depending on the fullness of your chest and your fit preferences. If you fall between chest measurements, I recommend sizing down.
Yarn
Worsted weight wool or wool blend, or any combination of yarns that meets gauge
APPROXIMATE Yardage (long sleeves)
775-800(800-850, 850-875, 875-900, 950-1075)(1075-1100, 1100-1200, 1200-1300, 1300-1400, 1400-1500) yards
708-731(731-777, 777-795, 800-822, 869-983)(983-1005, 1005-1097, 1097-1188, 1188-1280, 1280-1371) meters
Needles
Yoke, body & sleeve ribbing: US 4 (3.5mm) 16” and either 24 or 32”
Body and sleeves: US 6 (4.0mm) 16” and 24, 32, or 40”
Tools
BOR marker, Removeable stitch marker, 6 stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle for finishing
Gauge
On US 6 (4.0mm), 20 sts over 20 rows in stockinette = 4”
Techniques
Knitting, purling, simple decreases, slipped stitches, picking up stitches, grafting live stitches together
Construction
Starting with a circular yoke, straps are worked individually using simple decreases and slipped stitches. Live stitches from yoke are held as the body is worked from the bottom up. Live yoke stitches are grafted to live stitches at the front and back neckline, and live stitches at the shoulder are the beginning of a simple set-in sleeve.
Key
B/O – Bind off
C/O – Cast on
CDD – Centered double decrease
K - Knit
K2T – Knit 2 stitches together; single st decrease
M1 – Make 1 (choose either left or right); single st increase
P – Purl
P2T – Purl 2 stitches together; single st decrease
PM – Place marker
PSSM – Place side seam marker
PU – Pick up st
RM – Remove marker
RS – Right side of fabric
SSK – Slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these stitches together through back loops; single st decrease
SSM - Side seam marker
SSP – Slip 2 stitches knitwise, return these 2 stitches to left needle and purl them together through back loops; single decrease
ST/STS – Stitch/stitches
WS – Wrong side of fabric
After purchase you will receive your PDF file via email. Please note the link to download your patten will expire 24 hours after purchase. Please contact me if you need any assistance downloading your file.You can also purchase this pattern on Ravelry here.
This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern bundle featuring the Perfect Potholder, Perfect Tea Towel, and Perfect Oven Mitt patterns.
Save $3 by purchasing the pattern bundle!
The Perfect Potholder and Perfect Oven Mitt are made using worsted weight cotton held triple worked on small needles, creating a dense and thick fabric that effectively shields hands and countertops from heat. Pair with the Perfect Tea Towel for the ultimate handmade kitchen set!