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Mar
29
Okay, so I “might” have four cats. Don’t judge me. And they might have way too many toys they don’t play with, toys I pick up at Target or other various big box stores, filled with plastic and costing me $20 a pop.
So now that I’ve found this tutorial, which uses poster board, cork and some string attached …
Mar
27
You know you have it. That perfect yarn that you bought with absolutely no idea what it would become, only secure in knowing that it would, someday, reveal to you what it was meant to be. Absolutely no idea what to do with it, just knew you had to have it….well, I have it. And I found it, and now …
Mar
25
This is one of those cool projects that you just have to knit…. just because.
Designed by Julie Weisenberger and knit with Lumpy Bumpy yarn by Charlene.
The free pattern is here: http://www.cocoknits.com/knit/garments/accessories/wormscarf.html…
Mar
24
I have a lot of books, although in the past 5 years or so I have reduced the amount by at least 50%. Sad! But I was moving often and often into small apartments and if you’ve ever moved yourself with about 30,000 boxes of books you know how annoying/impossible/depressing it is. My problem these days is finding a place …
Mar
23
Shea & Mango Body Butter
(Makes about 10 oz.)
6 oz. Refined/Unrefined Shea Butter or Mango Butter
1 ½ oz. Olive Oil
1 ½ oz. Jojoba Oil
1 oz. Babassu Oil
1 tsp. Vitamin E Oil
1-2 tsp. Coconut Fragrance oil (to your liking)
Place Shea Butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat just until melted. Add Olive Oil, Jojoba …
Mar
23
Now that most of us are finding much of our information online, the phone book is becoming obsolete. In my home, we haven’t used one in several years, despite the fact that they keep showing up on our porch once every six months.
To recycle those old phone books in a creative way, follow this great tutorial from Make online…
Mar
21
Remember this post:
I run across quite a few knitting books in my travels, excursions and jaunts, most are kind of cool, however since my life and tastes run far, far from the NY runways, and while I can drool over patterns and techniques, a lot of them don’t have a practical use in my daily life.
Enter Simple STYLE. …
Mar
21
Check out this free Shipwreck Shawl pattern from Knitty. With ragged edges and beads, it’s destined to become your next “must knit” project. Perfect!
Since the shawl is knitted circularly, there is never any need to purl. The right side of the work always faces the knitter, making it easy to spot mistakes. There are only seven increase rows …
Mar
17
The folks at MaryLues Yarn provide this free pattern. Using chunky weight wool yarn it knits up very quickly, add some fun ribbon or other funky yarn then felted for stability and you’ll have a unique original.
From Mary Lues Yarn, here: http://maryluesyarn.com/sections/Easter_Basket.php…
Mar
17
There’s just about one week left before signups close on Christy’s Craft Challenge. I’m participating, and I’m hoping to see a few of you show up in the Flickr pool with me! If you’ve signed up, comment here so I know to keep a look-out – and maybe we can all put a “CG” in our descriptions …
Mar
16
This is so pretty. It reminds me of a sunrise.
Measures about 15″. But I really can’t tell you anything about it, as the original post is in what I think is Icelandic, which is really a cool looking language.
The free pattern is here: http://web.archive.org/web/20080110115113/http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/KnitHemlockRing.html…
Mar
16
It’s all about the color. You know this. Kaffe Fassett has revolutionized the industry with this concept!
I’ve seen projects using the modular or domino knitting technique that didn’t even register in my little brain, certainly didn’t make me want to even try this technique, and then I came across this!
It looks so fresh and fun to me, love …
Mar
16
Try this recipe from Make Your Own Cosmetics for a warming emulsion.
Ginger Citrus Body Emulsion
by HBN Founder and President Donna Maria
This body oil is special not only because of the aroma, but because of the luxurious feel of the oil and water blend. Shake well before using and you”ll love the feelling of the emulsion as it …
Mar
11
Nikki In Stitches sent me this link. Very pretty! And it’s a free pattern on her blog. Scarves are very useful, and this one complete with hood AND pockets is just great. I love the color, Nikki, thanks for sending it in!
Mar
9
We all have them. The sweaters that are just too pretty to be thrown out, just because someone who shall remain nameless accidentally felted them…
Make yourself this Cell Phone Case and you’ll always have that sweater with you. It’s made from an old felted sweater, very easy, and the pattern is free, here:
http://www.craftbits.com/project/felted-sweater-mobile-phone-cozy…
Mar
9
Make these double point or circular needle holders from left over paper bags. For even more organization, punch holes in the sides, reinforce the holes and store them in a 3 ring notebook!
The templates are here! http://www.craftleftovers.com/blog/archives/1094…
Mar
9
A few short weeks ago, I introduced you to Christy and her fabulous monthly craft challenges! I’m not able to participate in the March challenge due to planning and executing my wedding, but I’m super pumped to get in on the action for April. And I’m challenging you all to join me!
For just $5 (which includes shipping and …
Mar
8
Short of yarn? Too much yarn? Post a free stash swap ad and meet other knitters and crocheters looking to de-stash their extra yarn or find something special for their next project.
Go to Planet Purl…
Mar
6
Isn’t this the cutest thing? I love it! And the buttons for the owl’s eyes are adorable too. But.. since I’m soooo over winter, I’m thinking a cap sleeve instead of the long sleeves. What do you think?
go……here! http://needled.wordpress.com/designs/…
Mar
6
Not crazy about the colors, but this technique rocks! I’m thinking pink, yellow, purple on white sneakers…..
To get your free pattern for these wool felted sneakers go to http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/patterns/archive/2009/03/06/wool-shoes.aspx (log in account required, but it’s free too!)…
Mar
6
Finnish knit designer, Tuulia Salmela has developed a method to knit a seamless set-in-sleeve sweater from the top-down using any yarn and any stitch pattern. Included in this package is a short instruction manual (PDF) and an Excel 2003 spreadsheet that enables users to input finished measurements of a variety of garment styles and the spreadsheet automatically creates a pattern. …
Mar
5
Sandra Leichner of Sandra’s Snippets blog is sharing some tips about organizing a large hand-embroidery project that requires frequent thread-color changes. She says, “I have found by doing this one small thing, I can eliminate a day or more off the time it takes to create the more time intensive embroidery work.” Check out Sandra’s advice.…
Mar
5
Lisa Edelstein, star of the Fox Television hit House, is helping in a campaign geared towards child survival. She is joining in and knitting/crocheting a baby cap and writing letters. This outreach effort is part of the “Knit One, Save One” initiative which is part of Save the Children’s “Survive to 5″ campaign. To learn more about Knit One, Save …
Mar
5
National Craft Month (NCM) is a nationwide consumer awareness program designed to draw attention to crafts and the benefits derived from craft activities. Celebrated each March by consumers and the industry alike, NCM activities and promotions take place nationally and locally.
As part of this nationwide NCM effort, retailers across the country offer special classes, demonstrations, sales and promotions.
i-craft, …
Mar
4
Wraps per inch, or WPI is a way to determine the weights of any yarn.
Simply take a pencil, dowel, or ruler and mark off an inch. Then wrap the yarn around your pencil, dowel or ruler until you get to the inch mark. All that’s left is to count how many “wraps” and compare it to a yarn gauge chart.…