I love the latest series of crochet patterns from June Gilbank of Planet June. I spent weeks (during my break from designing in December) researching all the different types of succulents to try to find a selection that would look interesting and varied, are fairly common, and would work when translated into crochet. I narrowed […]
I think this crochet Spock potholder, by Flickr user kailand, could be the catalyst for an amazing geek-themed kitchen. Maybe a pair of matching oven mitts sewn into the shape of a Vulcan salute? [via Geek Crafts] Related: How-To: Crochet Spock Ears How-To: Knit Star Trek Potholders Spock Quilt Spock Seed Bead Art
By Lauren O’Farrell All images copyright Lauren O’Farrell Mushy love stuff ahoy! It’s nearly Valentine’s Day – the time of the year when you bellow, “I HEART YOU!” with something handmade. Fancy stitching something squishy to profess your undying amour? Then it’s about time you met the Smitten Softspot, a handmade heart that only has […]
The delicate crochet edging on these sweet Valetines makes them so special, you’ll want to display them for ages instead of tossing them out on February 15. See how One Sheepish Girl added the fiber touch to the cards over on her blog. [via @LionBrandYarn] Related: How-To: Easy Crochet Edging on a Tea Towel How-To: […]
Convection mittens are double-layered hand warmers that offer some serious protection from the cold. Katie from Foxflat shared her how-to over on Whip Up, so click through the link to download the free pattern and make your own! More: Chevron Mittens @Craftzine.com blog DIY iPhone Gloves @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Recycled Sweater Mittens @Craftzine.com blog
This feather stitch embroidery design from Nat at Smallest Forest is a gorgeous piece created using only one family of stitches. Click through the link to see how the piece was created and which stitches were used! [Via Feeling Stitchy]
When you’re a needlearts person, you can’t look at a material with holes in it without thinking, “Hey … I could stitch on that!” I’ve seen stitching on window screens, and I’ve stitched on peg boards, so I love seeing this front porch sign in progress over on Stitch-Cook-Grow-Love. Lily took metal mesh and stapled […]
