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Interweave Press puts out another winner! This new book by Kim Werker, an always reliable designer, has some great gift ideas with good photography and Interweave’s clear instructions. There are schematics accompanying many patterns. Wish they with all the patterns.
In…
Interweave Press puts out another winner! This new book by Kim Werker, an always reliable designer, has some great gift ideas with good photography and Interweave’s clear instructions. There are schematics accompanying many patterns. Wish they with all the patterns.… Read More...
Scarves make great gifts. They tend to work up quickly, don’t take too much yarn, and are a great way to experiment with new stitches and color palettes. I often feel I can splurge on a single skein of luxurious…
Scarves make great gifts. They tend to work up quickly, don’t take too much yarn, and are a great way to experiment with new stitches and color palettes. I often feel I can splurge on a single skein of … Read More...
I think that treasure bags make great gifts, quick and well suited to all ages and genders. If you pick the right pattern (free) and the right colors, you can create a nifty little project in no time. Great for…
I think that treasure bags make great gifts, quick and well suited to all ages and genders. If you pick the right pattern (free) and the right colors, you can create a nifty little project in no time. Great for … Read More...
After my walk today, I remembered that my husband needed a can of jalapeno peppers, so I stopped at a tiny Mexican market that was on my way home, Maye’s Market at 15270 Manchester Road in Ballwin, MO. WOW! This…
After my walk today, I remembered that my husband needed a can of jalapeno peppers, so I stopped at a tiny Mexican market that was on my way home, Maye’s Market at 15270 Manchester Road in Ballwin, MO. WOW! This … Read More...
Sadly, annoyingly, this topic has been on my mind lately. I’ve started wearing a splint at night for sleep and it’s helping. I DO NOT want to get into advice giving here. A crochet blog is not the place for…
Sadly, annoyingly, this topic has been on my mind lately. I’ve started wearing a splint at night for sleep and it’s helping. I DO NOT want to get into advice giving here. A crochet blog is not the place for … Read More...
I’ve found another batch of books from my stash that I want to GIVE AWAY. Hot Diggity! Another contest is born.
This is Annie’s Pattern Club #43. In this batch, there are 5 other Annie’s Pattern Club books and a digest…
I’ve found another batch of books from my stash that I want to GIVE AWAY. Hot Diggity! Another contest is born.
This is Annie’s Pattern Club #43. In this batch, there are 5 other Annie’s Pattern Club books and a … Read More...
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas for this than holding clothes pins. How about a diaper holder, lingerie holder, or plastic bag ‘dispenser’?
Here’s another…
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas … Read More...
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling – these are all no lose ideas. Anything we can reuse for a creative or practical purpose is a good thing. Here are some ideas I’ve run across recently.
Can you tell these were knitted caps? While these…
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling – these are all no lose ideas. Anything we can reuse for a creative or practical purpose is a good thing. Here are some ideas I’ve run across recently.
Can you tell these were knitted caps? While … Read More...
Making decisions about color can be overwhelming. As artists/crafters, we are compelled to make decisions regarding color, often on an hourly basis. At the very least, we must make these decisions each time we select yarn for a project. In…
Making decisions about color can be overwhelming. As artists/crafters, we are compelled to make decisions regarding color, often on an hourly basis. At the very least, we must make these decisions each time we select yarn for a project. In … Read More...
SELF STRIPING MODULAR DESIGN
Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way…
Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way to convert this … Read More...