Yesterday we looked at our odd balls and organized in terms of yarn weight. Maybe you already have an idea of some yarns that you’d like to go together in a project. If so, that’s awesome!
But sometimes you need … Read More...
Getting Started Stash Busting: What’s in There?
Today we’re ready to dive into the stash and start organizing it in a meaningful way for using it in projects.
For the most part when I think of using up stash I mean the little odds balls left over … Read More...
Pillow Projects from Martha Stewart
These pillows are a charming way to dress up your rooms for a new and fun looks. There is the “No-Knit Textured Patterned Pillows” and the “Needle-Felted Handmade Pillows with Roving, Yarn, and Felt Accents” from Martha. All the instructions … Read More...
White Yarn Christmas Wreath DIY
Better Homes & Gardens have the prettiest wreaths to make for Christmas. This Red felt rosettes and holiday berries Wreath add festive cheer to this simple wreath form wrapped in white worsted yarn is a real eye catcher.
Yarn Stash – A Crochet Hazard
Now do you see what I’m talking about when I say that I am:
A) disorganized
B) have a large stash
C) need helpppppppp.
These pictures are only part of the problem. The stash grows ever so slightly when I’m … Read More...
Make Yarn Trees for Modern Winter Decor
Hannah B. Slaughter was part of the Jo-Ann Blogger Challenge and Make It! She is a graphic designer for HGTV and DIY who loves taking something old, making it new and then adding sparkle. She loves weekend’s activities of thrifting … Read More...
Yarn Pumpkin Garland Tutorial
Haeley of “Design Improvised” is a contributor on “Honest to Nod” and is sharing her tutorial for Yarn Pumpkins. They were the result of a crafting accident of sorts. She had thought of making pumpkins out of yarn pom-poms but … Read More...
Unraveling May Harm Yarn
We’ve all been there. Either you made a big mistake while knitting and need to rip out a bunch of your work (I have a project on timeout right now for this very reason) or you’ve abandoned a project and … Read More...
Tips for Buying Yarn
If you’ve ever been stumped when you go to the yarn store, check out these five tips for buying yarn from the Martingale and Co. blog. This list assumes that you have a pattern in mind so you’ll be looking … Read More...
Lies Your Yarn Ball Band is Telling You
I absolutely love this post from Gwen Bortner at Two Sides of the Same Stitch about the top five yarn label lies. Go read it, right now, I’ll wait for you.
These are things that I already know after … Read More...
Help a Really Cool Yarn Company Make More Yarn
It always amazes me the innovation that is still happening in knitting. From different ways to cast on and bind off to new techniques and new materials to knit with, this is definitely a good time to be a knitter.… Read More...
Yarn Wreath with Rolled Felt Flowers
Sarah is a {Crafts Unleashed Editor} admits she is not the most creative crafter, but when she sees an idea she likes, she can usually put her own little twist on it and come out with a pretty good creation. … Read More...
Now That’s a Great Yarn Storage Solution!
I’ve seen and shared a lot of different ways to sort, store and display yarn through the years, but this has got to be one of the coolest and cleverest solutions I’ve seen. Bonus: it doesn’t cost a lot, makes … Read More...
Mohair wrapped vase & Fuzzy yarn sheep tutorials
Carolyn is a freelance marketing manager and a blogger and she hosts “homework; today’s assignment: be inspired” has two lovely decor accessories for us to create with her tutorial with pictures. First is her charming “mohair wrapped vase” and secondly … Read More...
Yarn Monogram Cupcake Toppers
Despite working for a craft site that shares all kinds of fabulous sewing and needlework projects… I’m terrible with a needle. But something on this scale I can handle. Find the how-tos to make yarn monogram cupcake toppers HERE at … Read More...
Keeping Your Yarn Safe While You Knit
I’m working on a little lace scarf this week, and it’s made with a linen and viscose blend that came in a cake (that’s a fancy word for a short, fat ball) that kind of wants to fall apart when … Read More...
Super Cute Baby Legwarmers
Caitlin has created the cutest pair of baby legwarmers! I love the pompoms! And, so will baby. These might be more of a ‘toy’ than any other legwarmers. They are sure to attract a lot of attention from baby … Read More...
Quantifiable Crochet
This is a super simple afghan made in ‘boy’ colors, according to it’s creator, Tonya, The Craftymummy. I like the afghan, but what I really like is how she has listed all the details of how many rows, stitches … Read More...
15 Yarn Crafts that don’t require needles
Don’t steer away from the yarn aisle just because you don’t knit or crochet! There are plenty of other ways to use yarn in projects. There are some great tips for ways to use yarn here –>> Easy Yarn Crafts… Read More...
Need A Quick Valentine ‘Monster”?
Well, if you do, this will fill the bill. So cute, so quick and easy. Grab your scrap yarn and make some. Everyone will enjoy receiving one – especially that Special Someone! Learn how to make yours here on Jill’s … Read More...