I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
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I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More ...
How cute is this? I never think of stuff like this on my own, but I will likely make one!
Go to the HOMEWORK blog for your own tute!
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From Anya at Squidoo!
Needle arts hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, felting and sewing are making a comeback. Both experienced and novel needlecrafters know how expensive quality yarn can be.
But with a little time investment, luxurious quality yarn can … Read More ...
From Melissa of the Love Affair With My Brother Blog:
Learn how to break down a knitting pattern and make it easy to understand!
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Think fluid, think of how the colors flow one into another. Notice the textures, rough water and tranquility. Notice how the sunlight glints off the surface or how it gets lost in the white water. Even notice how the fish … Read More ...
Looking for a fun and easy Easter project that won’t leave a mess? Check out this free knitted Easter egg pattern from the Natural Suburbia Blog! These knitted eggs are a great alternative to traditional … Read More ...
This tutorial, courtesy of Mother Earth News takes old wool sweaters, felts them and then creates new potholders!
Over at the Knitting Daily site, there is a mattress stitch tutorial. It’s really easy and Eunny Jang shows you how! And, while you’re there, be sure and download Getting Started: Basics and Beyond with Eunny Jang; you’ll find … Read More ...
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More ...
Tutorial: Creating Shanked Buttons from Single, Vertical Hole Beads
Got beads? Need buttons? This tutorial will show you how to take a bead, and put a shank on it. Instant Button!
… Read More ...Isn’t this pretty? The tutorial calls for pre-bought felted squares, but I’m sure you can think of a better source, no?
This is a traditional Danish design and is sooooo easy!
Click HERE for the tutorial on Weaving Danish Heart … Read More ...
Aren’t these cool? (imagining a whole string of them around every pine tree in my yard! yikes, better get to it)…
Anyway, this is a free pattern from Kimberly Chapman’s blog.
Click HERE for free Christmas Lights Knitting Pattern.
… Read More ...Sweaters too small? Stained? Got rips? This awesome recycling project is a fun way to use those sweaters you just can’t bear to throw away!
Click HERE for info on this recycled sweater wreath
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