Crochet Slippers
Ram Wools has a free pattern for crochet slippers that look like little booties. Link.
Yarncraft
Knit cassette tape iPod cozy
I am loving all the cool entries for this months Whiplash contest on Alt Crafts. Here’s another real cool submission by Karrie of Girl on Rocks, who basically unwound an old mixed cassette tape and knit it into this cool-looking iPod cozy. Wowza! Link.
HOW TO – Wind a center-pull ball of yarn
I am never able to wind my yarn into nice balls where you can easily pull from the center of the ball to knit. They end up rolling all over the place. Here’s a great photo step-by-step on how to wind up your skeins of yarn properly using a toilet paper roll as a base. […]
Real Men Knit DVD
O’Reilly Editor Brian Sawyer introduces us to the new DVD, “Real Men Knit”. In addition to a 32-minute documentary, the video also includes a 20-minute knitting lesson (a knitted cap) and two 20-minute interviews with “famous” and “legendary” male knitwear designers. Check out Brian’s intro to the piece and the accompanying video preview. If anyone […]
HOW TO – Make your own stitch markers
Sheep in the city has tutorial on making charming stitchmarkers. Link.
Roxycraft free holiday crochet patterns
Roxycraft has created some cool free patterns to make 3 different kinds of crochet ornaments. Choose from the three styles. Bo the Snoman – Link. Rory the Reindeer – Link. Santa Baby – Link. Related: A Roxycraft Christmas pattern collection (4 patterns $5) – Link.
Flower hairpin tutorial
The holidays are coming up and I’ll be looking for some great quick projects you can make as stocking stuffers for friends. Here’s a fast and easy one — make a flower hairpin. Use contrasting thread colors and mix different prints for something more splashy. Link.
