DIY Studded Belt
On the Threadbanger blog, Geri shows us how to make your own DIY studded belt that’s just as stylish as the expensive name brands.
Yarncraft
Striped Knit Tie Pattern
Another great gift idea you can whip up before Sunday’s Father’s day is this knit striped tie pattern featured on the Classic Elite Yarn site. [ via Lime & Violet ]
Homemade Sigmund Doll
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: One of my favorite crazy ’70s kid’s shows is the Sid & Marty Krofft creation Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, so I was tickled to see this homemade Sigmund doll by Crabtree Studio. He was a custom order for another nostalgic Sigmund fan.
HOW TO – Make a Tape Measure Pouch
Jodie from RicRac shows you how to make a fun zippered pouch from colorful tape measures. Related: • Measure-Up Brooch • Customize Your Own Tape Measure • Oreo-Inspired Tape Measure Cover
PocketAmi Crochet Patterns
June at Planet June just launched the cutest amigurumi patterns called PocketAmi. There are 2 sets, Set 1: Mouse, Pig and Bird (pictured above) as well as Set 2: Bunny, Sheep, and Dragonfly. Get each set for $5 or both sets for $9. Available in the Planet June shop. June writes: Introducing PocketAmi crochet patterns […]
Make a Baby Sweater for a Grown Up
Pamela Wynn created a pattern for a full-grown ladies version of Elizabeth Zimmerman’s popular baby sweater, Baby Sweater on Two Needles sometimes called February Baby Sweater. I really like the green yarn she used in her February Lady Sweater. Thanks for pointing it out Mary Ellen.
HOW TO – Knit an Inukshuk
Mary Ellen wrote in about Chris Knits in Niagara who has a pattern for a knitted inukshuk on her web site. Apparently an inukshuk is “a directional marker that signifies safety, hope and friendship. Used by Inuit, it has become a beloved symbol of all Canadians.”