I am not one of those knitters with a stash that’s neatly listed on Ravelry. I’d love to be, but I just don’t have the patience for it.
Also, I’d have to come face-to-face with every. single. one. of my … Read More...
Make Your Own Pom Pom Christmas Ornaments
These pom pom ornaments are so fun! Jess, from the blog Let’s Do Something Crafty, created these ornaments and is sharing them. There’s not an actual tutorial, but I imagine that is because they look so easy to make!
Jess … Read More...
Wrapping with ONLY Craft Paper and Yarn
This handy tutorial shows you how to make a gift bag using only craft paper and yarn. This is great for anyone on a budget this holiday and it is perfect for any oddly sized and shaped gifts because you … Read More...
Tips for Substituting Yarn
Some knitters are really paranoid about using yarn other than what’s called for in the pattern. I once read that a majority of knitters even use the exact same colors called for in a pattern, as if changing a design … Read More...
I Love Yarn Day Every Day
Saturday marked the fifth I Love Yarn Day, a celebration of all things fiber and yarn crafty.
I was busy celebrating my husband’s birthday and didn’t get a chance to mention it, but it’s a great holiday that this … Read More...
Circular Yarn Wall Hanging
Naomi, one of the crafty ladies behind the blog Plaster and Disaster created this fun wall hanging out of some yarn and an old hoop! I think this is a really cool piece of art and can easily be … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or to … Read More...
How to make a yarn decoration
OK I think this project has been around for awhile but I guess I had forgotten about it and I have been looking for different ways to use my yarn stash in decor items and incorporate yarn in upcycling my … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Wall Hang
I love this pom pom wall hanging that Ashley shared on her blog, Sugar and Cloth! I don’t know about you, but I love making pom poms, they are so cute and warm and fuzzy and they make me happy!… Read More...
DIY Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs
Annette shared this idea on her blog, Fiber Artsy, and I think it is a really fun technique! She says: “It is almost Easter again. Have you finished dyeing your eggs? How about something different for a change? Why not … Read More...
Felted Easter Eggs
You may notice that I feature a lot of tutorials by Annette from Fiber Artsy. That’s because she’s always coming up with interesting ideas! I think these felted Easter eggs are really cool. I’ve never tried felting, but I like … Read More...
How to make a scrap yarn bunny Easter card
This is an awesome technique that can be used for every theme and holiday. I love the bunny and it will be perfect for Easter. Pop on over to the blog Katie’s Crochet Goodies and crafts for the easy tutorial … Read More...
DIY: Pompom Love Bugs
I love these Pom Pom Love Bugs made by Rachel on the Adventures in Making blog! I am a sucker for pom pom crafts!
All you really need to make these are a bit of yarn, pipe cleaners, and googley … Read More...
CHA Show- Yarnia
One of the most interesting booths I saw at the 2015 CHA show last weekend was the crocheted/knitted version of “The Chronicles of Narnia” also known as “Yarnia”. I really loved this movie when I was younger, so I … Read More...
Yarn Ball Wreath {tutorial}
I was talking to my daughter this morning and she was telling me that she would really like a yarn ball wreath for her front door with different sized balls. I know that there pricey and I did find one … Read More...
Halloween Yarn Wreath
This is a very simple and self-explanatory Halloween yarn wreath from better homes and garden. They tell you exactly what you will need and you can choose the colors you want and I think it is quite charming. I hope … Read More...
Yarn Ghost Garland Tutorial
Jessica from “Two Shades of Pink” is sharing this adorably cute ghost garland with speech bubbles for “Spooktacular 2014″ on Eighteen 25” hosted by sisters, Jamie, Jodie and Jennifer and 1825 was their house number growing up! Jessica said she … Read More...
Halloween and Fall Yarn Crafts Roundup
ChiWei is a Jersey Girl who lives in a 100 year old Colonial money pit with their golden retriever Izzy, two kids, and a never-ending list of renovations. If you crochet or knit or just have balls of yarn; you … Read More...
DIY Yarn Tassel Bed Skirt
Holly and Nat are sisters that co-host “MY Sister’s Suitcase” and their blog is amazing, filled with wonderful tutorials and ideas for us crafters. Holly loves “cuteness” and decided to cute’n up her toddler’s bedroom with this colorful and sweet … Read More...
Learn What’s Up with Your Favorite Indies in One Place
I love supporting independent yarn makers, dyers and designers, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all the different sites you’d need to visit (or mailing lists you’d need to be on) in order to keep up … Read More...