5 Free Loom-Knitting Patterns for Kids
Lion Brand’s YarnCraft Podcast has a roundup of 5 free loom-knitting patterns for kids to knit on including these slouchy leggings.
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HOW TO – Knit a Vlad the Impaler Hat
This knitted Vlad the Impaler hat from The AntiCraft is sure to keep your head cozy on your next foray into battle, what with its bobble rivets and pre-bloodied spike!
Hine’s Hungry Kitty
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: Hine wows us again with this simple but extremely effective embroidery hoop turned sculpture, featuring a needle-felted kitty hungering after a friendly fish. (Or possibly asking the fish to dance–your call.) Related: • Camera-Shaped Camera Case • Stop-Motion TMBG Video
Stuffed Animal Headphones
These stuffed animal headphones by instructables user WurlitzerGirl have Japanese schoolgirl chic, for sure. She made a neat how-to for making your own. This could be the perfect use for those old beanie babies.
Cookie Monster Baby Booties
Craftster crazydavises made these Cookie Monster baby booties from a thrifted sweater, thrifted socks and quilting cotton for a Craftster challenge. I am not sure they look quite like Cookie Monster, but I love them anyway.
HOW TO – Pinwheel Coasters
The Long Thread shows you how to make these stylish and useful pinwheel coasters.
Crochet Safety Cone Pattern
Alicia of Create! has a free pattern to make this crochet safety cone. Aren’t they adorable? I love them all clustered together in the right photo.