How-To: Knit Boyfriend Hat
Looking for a go-to knitting pattern for simple, timeless, no-frills hats? This knit boyfriend hat pattern from Laura’s Loop on The Purl Bee is pretty darn perfect.
Month: February 2014
An Idea That Bubbled Up
Inspiration for innovative and more environmentally sustainable designs are all around us. Humpback whales have inspired quieter, more efficient industrial fans, wind turbine blades that work in lower wind speeds, and a way of catching fish without undesirable by-catch. Biomimicry works best when we approach nature with a sense of wonder and start asking questions.
How-To: Custom Vantentine’s Day Tea Bags
Even if Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly your cup of tea, these DIY Valentine’s Tea Bags from NORTHSTORY are still a pretty cute idea.
Recipe: Heart-Patterned Cake Roll
Want to really wow your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? This lovely, delicious-looking heart-patterned cake roll recipe should do the trick!
LED Rainbows and Knitting Machines at NY Fashion Week 2014
Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen integrated live machine knitting and digitally-controlled LEDs into her recent show during New York Fashion Week.
Big New Hobbies for Little Hands in the Maker Shed
Banish idle hands from your home or classroom with some awesome new robotics kits for Makers-in-training. Whether youngsters are interested in solar energy, programming with Arduino, or beginning electronics, The Maker Shed has kits to entertain and educate. Rainy day blues are no match for a compelling new hobby! Consider Sphero 2.0, a robot that’s a […]
Chain of Hearts Napkins
Add a sweet set of hand-embroidered napkins to your Valentine’s Day table with these chain of hearts linens. Via Design Sponge
