Granny Along
Kim Werker says, “What’s to be done with all the leftovers from the ripple-along? Another back-to-basics crochet project: granny squares! Won’t you join in?” I’m in! Now to make my first granny square… [ via ] Link.
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Needlepoint Plastic Canvas iPod and Shuffle Cozy
I think CraftyPod’s Sister Diane is a on a roll with her plastic canvas. After I posted up her Whipup article on her love for plastic canvas (who doesn’t love it!), she’s got a full blown tutorial up now on CraftyPod on how to make your own needlepoint iPod and Shuffle cozy! Link.
Knitty Spring – Space Invaders Socks Pattern
Socks are fun to knit because they are a small project that’s completely portable. So why don’t you knit yourself up a pair of awesome Space Invaders socks! Featured in the new Spring Knitty that’s now up! [ via ] Link.
Gummy Bears Chandelier
This gorgeous chandelier is made out of GUMMY BEARS! Sorry for yellin’ but it’s just too cool to imagine! Artist Ya Ya Chou even says, “remains fresh even after two years after it’s made!” There’s more gummy bear art here to check out too. Link.
Knit a Pie
Leonie Connellan has a pattern up on her site for her Slapstick Pie which actually looks good enough to eat. Make one and bring it to your next dinner party to see what happens! Link.
Knit Neck Cowl Pattern
Andrea Tung on her blog Making Things has a great post on the new trend for knit cowls in the Fall 07 fashion shows as well as on the street. She’s got a great pattern herself to knit yourself a neck cowl which is featured in Spun Magazine. (More knitting patterns from her are here.) […]
Incredible wood sculptures from Malcolm Tibbetts
Artist Malcolm Tibbetts makes incredible wood sculptures, mathematical shapes from exotic woods – Link.