Thanks to editor Brian Sawyer for making these great step-by-step photos and explanations on how to cast on knitting in the CRAFT Instructables group. Brian says, “There are some things I constantly find myself going back to my knitting books for a refresher on, and casting on is one of them. I’ve built it into […]
Jou Ling Yee of Amigurumi Kingdom is getting in that holiday spirit with amigurumi Mr. Poop and Mr. Toilet Paper! Jou Ling says, “They are excited that Christmas is near. Wearing festive red bow ties, they are ready to party (don’t worry they are no party poopers!). Let’s join Mr. Poop and Mr. Toilet Paper […]
Look at more felt ball goodness from Betz White. Here she’s got herself into the holiday spirit with a cute Christmas peas ornament. And it looks like it’s a “snap” to make! (Sorry couldn’t resist the pun here!). Link.
Bella Dia has a crochet blanket pattern that is perfect for using up all your leftover yarns. The blanket shown here uses 27 different colors and looks great! Link.
Lizette Greco added this to the CRAFT flickr pool. Lizette says, “This past summer I asked my sister-in-law if she had any clothes I could recycled into toys. She gave me her favorite travel shirt that she used to wear everywhere she traveled, hiked, rode horseback, etc. She wore it last when she was in […]
Yesterday we showed you how to make recycled sweater totes, and there’s more now with Knitty’s feature article this season called Frakenbags. This tutorial features three different bag designs (purse, backpack, and tote) that can be made from old sweaters and clothes. There are lots of great photos too of the process. Link.
Here’s a fun pattern created by fuzzynoodleknits. A beaded “stars” wrist warmer cuff. Link.
