Roxycraft New Knit Platypus Pattern
Maybe Platypuses will be the new owl or octopus? I think Tamie of Roxycraft is on a roll here. Get her Pretty Puggle pattern online for $3. Love the flower eyes. Link.
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New Sewing Patterns Up at Fitzpatterns
There’s some new patterns up at the Fitzpatterns site and Lisa Howdin’s also added some cool new features. Lisa says: there are two new frock patterns up on the site now. Both are done with the new broader size range (large is bigger, small is a bit smaller). Now that the new site is up […]
Blood Scarf by Laura Splan
As seen today on Wired’s blog and here on Subversive Cross Stitch, it’s a bit curious as to why artist Laura Splan decided to create a knit scarf out of what would normally be an intravenous blood device. From the site, “The implied narrative is a paradoxical one in which the device keeps the user […]
Cashmere Bunny Tutorial
Betz White’s got Easter on her mind with these suuuper lux cashmere bunnies! Of course they are recycled cashmere sweater scraps and what a perfect way to celebrate Easter with this great recycle project. One tip from Betz, “I find second hand cashmere sweaters at Goodwill. Here’s a tip: If you have trouble finding them […]
Stash Shawl Knit Pattern
Nikol Lohr of The Thrifty Knittter has a project for you to use all your leftover yarn called the Stash Shawl. She’s got a pretty good stash of yarn, no? I love the orange base color. Link.
Loom Knitting Videos
Decor Accents has a great library of how-to loom knitting movies. The movies include the basics as well as more interesting techniques such as creating bobbles or how to make i-cord. You can also buy looms off their site or check out their free patterns. Thanks Marie! Link.
Button Flowers Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial on how to make cute button flowers from Morgan at One More Moore. I love the felt leaves — what a great way to use felt. Put them in a cute vase and you’re set for spring and no watering responsibilities! [ via ] Link.
