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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
9
Here are some fun summertime knit and crochet projects. Fun free summer knit patterns for beach and patio accessories.
Coasters, sunglass holders, wine cozies, water bottle holders and more!
Here:
http://www.pattern-knit.com/free-knitting-patterns/great-summer-knit-projects-beach-accessories-beverage-covers…
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
6
In need of a side table but don’t have tons of money to spend? Re-Nest (a perenial favorite of mine) has offered up a tutorial for using accordian files to make this kitchy table your own! If you spray painted the files first, people might think you found some amazing new original furniture piece!…
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
i love this idea for a dream swatch book – this one has the dream fragments typed up, but i love the thought of making one of these to leave by the bedside. you’d just need to attach a pen to it, and then when you have a vivid dream, you can just jot it down in your dream notebook! …
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.…
Mar
3
Face it, you’ve got to figure out a system to tame all of those needles and hooks you have. Whether it’s straights, double points, circulars, or interchangeables, Della-Q has the system for you!
Go here to view the videos, they’ll help you determine which needle case is right for you! http://dellaq.com/VideoLibrary.html
Can’t view the videos? Here’s a tutorial that will …
Mar
3
Let the Wearin’ O’ The Green commence with this warm and fun hat from PolarKnit Yarns!
This free pattern, the Shamrock’n Hat is here: http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=HATS/TOQUES…
Mar
3
Looking for some inexpensive adirondack chairs for your deck? If you’re not opposed to grabbing some city-owned traffic horses, this post will tell you how to have yourself some all-but free chairs in no time!
If you’re not up for some minor theft, I’m betting you can head to your local Public Works office and ask if you can buy …
Mar
2
Bath and Body Works is having a sale on their Signature Collection shower gels! Only $6, a savings of $4.50. Choose from 26 different scents, including Blushing Cherry Blossom, Irresistble Apple, and Midnight Pomegranate.…
Mar
2
It’s a bird, it’s a frog, it’s a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they’re handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies.
And, the pattern is free…. here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2.pdf
And a wonderful tutorial, is here:
http://wishingiwasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribble-tutorial.html…
Mar
2
The original story is here: http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=10808
For other ideas on these Prayer Shawls, go here: http://www.shawlministry.com/
A free, easy pattern using any soft, warm yarn, is here: http://www.standrews-bigrapids.org/p8-9.pdf …
Mar
2
Everyone needs cute boxes to hold their extra keys, random bobby pins, and so much more! Instead of spening a fortune, grab an old wooden box and the supplies listed in the tutorial at Apartment Therapy, and personalize a box just for you! Also a great gift for friends and family, these can be the perfect little item fora …
Mar
1
Revoluzzza offers a tutorial for making this monster stuffie. He’s so cute I could eat him up! Instead, I think I’ll just sew a little guy just like him. Get the tutorial and make one for yourself.
[via mmmcrafts]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, monster[/tags]…
Mar
1
Recycling crayons is one of the easiest things you can do, and will instantly breathe new life into all those half-crayons and bits of crayons all parents know infiltrate every corner of the home. Instructables shows you a great way to recycle them, giving them new life and maybe even some fun shapes as well!…