By Andrea DeHart Needle crafts such as cross stitch and embroidery are wildly popular, and the techniques are quick and easy. Make this cross-stitch pendant as a special handmade holiday gift for a friend or family member. Whether you prefer simple graphics or abstract designs, the possibilities are endless for this project. Duplicate the simple […]
Suddenly I’m hungry to crochet! Make this bacon scarf with the free knitting pattern on the Red Heart site. It’s a perfect holiday gift for your bacon lovin’ friends. More: Fleece Bacon Scarf Bacon Scarf Bacon wrap
Joan of Nini Makes shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial for putting together these sweet Cones of Joy ornaments. She writes: I was recently playing with some cut out heart shapes and realized they would make a nice Victorian style cone ornament. I made some up out of fabric and have loved stitching these little […]
Wine makes a good gift for the holidays, especially if you are going over to someone’s house for a holiday or dinner party. Why not keep it crafty with a festive wine bottle cozy by Brett Bara on Design Sponge. [via Manhattan Craft Room]
When Wil Wheaton tweets things like this, you know all is right in the world. More: Web Site Dedicated to Knitting Authentic Dr. Who Scarf Dr. Who Soft TARDIS Print And Fold Dr. Who Icons And Characters
Loom knitting is fun and knitting a hat with a loom is easy and fast. I love how radmegan from In Words and Pictures shows you how to make them whimsical by dressing up loom-knitted hats with long braids, cat ears, and fun fabrics.
I’ve always had an uneasy attraction to butterflies pinned in specimen boxes: stunning, but kind of tragic. These wonderful crocheted butterfly specimen boxes solve that problem! I wish I were good enough at crochet to make my own patterns, but here’s a start. [via Aesthetic Outburst]
