Crochet Elf Slippers
Gabriela of Josefina Y El Amanecer created these fun crochet elf slippers. She’s included a pattern for creating your own. Some of her blog is in Spanish, but most is translated, and the pattern is universal. Thanks, Sylv!
Yarncraft
How-To: Make Lace Knitting Charts
Sylvie at Chez Plum shows you how to make your own lace knitting charts using software like Excel.
Compost Critters: Fingerless Mitten Pattern
There times we need are fingers, say when we’re turning compost piles, taking pictures, or drawing sketches of squirrels running around the warmed up soil. These fingerless gloves are really fun to work up because they’re simple, cute, and really quick.
Best of the CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Short-Rows Wavy Hat
Today we’re dipping into our pattern archives to feature one of my favorite hat patterns by the awesome Lee Meredith of leethal.net. (This was first featured back in April 2008.) Make your own short-rows wavy hat. A great way to mix up your favorite yarn colors and reate some great wavy stripes.
Stitch A Day From The Hand Embroidery Network
The Hand Embroidery Network is quickly building a rich resource of stitch instructions through their Stitch A Day project. The pictures and instructions are very clear, and they often include variations on the stitch and good pictures of the final stitch in action, making the lessons incredibly valuable.
How-To: Dirndl Clothespin Bag
I don’t have a clothesline in my yard, but this fantastic dirndl clothespin bag from Hannah of Knick Knacks & Ric Rac makes me want to put one in immediately. About 10 years ago i got this adorable dirndl-style vintage clothespin bag, and even though i am very delicate with it (as delicate as you […]
Brimmed Beanie
Brimmed Beanie By Juliene Ford and Jamie Chan This brimmed beanie is a fun cap with stylish small brim, different from the hats we typically find ourselves knitting or crocheting each year. Dress it up by adding your own embellishment to it with special stitching or a crochet flower! Download the PDF for the Brimmed […]