The fall issue of Crochet Me is up and we are loving the crochet pattern by Julie Holetz called “It’s Electric”. With this pattern, you’ll be able to make yourself a matching earring and necklace set. It’s also a great first project for learning how to crochet with wire. Link.
From the Wardrobe Refashion Blog, here’s a great refashioning tutorial for those with babies who are probably growing at an exponential rate. You can make baby pants from sleeves from old long sleeved t-shirts. Link.
The Last Knit is a hilarious animation on how obsessive knitting can be, although here taken to the extreme. There’s something therapeutic in hearing the clacking of the needles. Written, directed and animated by Laura Neuvonen. Link.
Staff Editor Arwen O’Reilly will be looking closely at crafters and their work from the recent Etsy + CRAFT Contest. From project tips and explanations to crafting inspiration, these crafters are doing things with new twists. Here’s the first interview in her series, “A Closer Look”. Craft Project Tote http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=401699 I was totally charmed by […]
Shin Tanaka’s paper craft rules. Besides making cool little critters out of paper, he makes snazzy paper shoes. One of Shin Tanaka’s T-BOYs with a hood – inspired by guys pulling tees over their heads [via] – Link
A secret source pointed me to this website and my eyes are popping out of my head. Go forth, explore and report back in the comments on your favorite Makers that you find on this site. Pictured here is model engine maker, Iqbal Ahmed, at work in his shop in Nagpur, India. – Link
A Toyota Motor Corp. spokeswoman reportedly said,”It was a difficult step for robots.” – Link
