Hacked Machine Knits Custom Mathematical Scarves
Fabienne Serriere has created an knitting machine that turns algorithmically-generated patterns into unique scarves and wraps.
Yarncraft
Knit It Pretty: Mosaic Blanket
A few special knitting tricks can turn two contrasting yarn colors into a truly gorgeous patterned mosaic blanket that you’ll be proud to gift or use in your own home! Finding color work’s bobbins and multiple strands of yarn cumbersome, she [Barbara Walker] developed a slip-stitch technique she called “Mosaic Knitting,” a clever way to […]
Flashback CRAFT Pattern: Tiny Knitted Perching Pigeons
Today’s CRAFT Pattern is the Tiny Knitted Perching Pigeons by Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land. Knit up a bunch of these little birdies in no time! If you like this free pattern from Anna, check out more of her fantastic patterns available in the Mochimochi Shop. In addition to knitting patterns, she also has some […]
It Took 6 Years to Crochet This Amazing Super Mario Rug
This highly detailed Super Mario rug took six and a half years to make, and the results are incredible.
Quilting Basics: EPP Quilting with Curved Shapes
Attention lovers of English paper piecing: If you’re ready to put down the hexies and try your hand at something new, you’ll definitely want to learn the basics of EPP quilting with curved shapes! With an easy-to-folow step-by-step photo tutorial and accompanying video, Diane from CraftyPod makes curved piecing a piece of cake. Don’t fear […]
Geeky Stitches: Sew a Sock Baymax
Make your own cute, huggable Big Hero 6-inspired plush with this sock Baymax tutorial! Kids and comic book fans alike will fall in love with this delightfully unexpected sock-made friend. Have an extra pair of ankle-length white socks? You’re ready to start stitching! Whip up your own adorable healthcare companion with this wonderful sock Baymax […]
Skill Builder: Using an Awl to Sew Leather and Heavy Fabrics
Introduction If you think about tools that we use today that are passed down from ancient people, the knife, or possibly a modern version of the spear might come to mind. Lying somewhere between those two implements in the modern-day usefulness is the awl. Made out of bone in ancient times, the basic purpose of […]
