Crochet Chess Set
Softies Central points us to this soft crocheted chess set by Etsy seller CozyColeman. She’s offering the pattern as well as the actual crocheted set itself.
Yarncraft
HOW TO – Knit a 4th of July Cap
Petula points us to wards Mary Jane, Midge & Mink’s pattern for making this knitted 4th of July cap–it reminds me of Captain America’s shield!
HOW TO – Sock Monster
Peter Shekel writes in with a link to this nifty poster download for making a sock monster, created by Nicky Gibson at the Monster Munch blog. From the pages of CRAFT: CRAFT:06 – Hand-Sewn Free-Range Monsters by Moxie
Cross-Stitched Animal Softies
Janick from Creativadoration discovered these cross-stitched animal softies made from vintage Norwegian tablecloths. The cute pigs, ponies and cats are made by Etsy-artist donkeypony.
HOW TO – Make a 12-Sided Die Bag
Lenore from Evil Mad Scientist came up with this clever pattern for a bag in the shape of a 12-sided die. Make your own with fabric, iron-on numbers, a couple of washers and a magnet.
HOW TO – Crochet Collar
The Ongoing Project shares her pattern for making this pretty crocheted collar, which can be whipped up in an evening.
Soft Guitars
The Grateful Thread makes these adorable soft guitars in many styles. Great for rock star pillow fights. Via the CRAFT Flickr Pool. More: HOW TO – Make a Guitar Bag Felted Guitar Necklace Guitar-Shaped PSP Case Knitted Guitar Pattern