Easy Fabric Party Garland
I’m getting ready for to throw a party tonight! As part of my decorations, I’ve been putting together some simple fabric garlands.
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Compost Critters: Fingerless Mitten Pattern
There times we need are fingers, say when we’re turning compost piles, taking pictures, or drawing sketches of squirrels running around the warmed up soil. These fingerless gloves are really fun to work up because they’re simple, cute, and really quick.
Continue ReadingBest of the CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Short-Rows Wavy Hat
Today we’re dipping into our pattern archives to feature one of my favorite hat patterns by the awesome Lee Meredith of leethal.net. (This was first featured back in April 2008.) Make your own short-rows wavy hat. A great way to mix up your favorite yarn colors and reate some great wavy stripes.
Continue ReadingHow-To: Refresh Your Yarn Scraps with Braiding
I can easily figure out ways to use a half a skein of this and a half a skein of that, but it’s really those last 2 yards that leave me stumped. Today I’m going to show you how by braiding yarn, you can refresh the life of your yarn scraps! And of course some […]
Continue ReadingBrimmed Beanie
Brimmed Beanie By Juliene Ford and Jamie Chan This brimmed beanie is a fun cap with stylish small brim, different from the hats we typically find ourselves knitting or crocheting each year. Dress it up by adding your own embellishment to it with special stitching or a crochet flower! Download the PDF for the Brimmed […]
Continue ReadingTalking Yarn With Kim Werker
Kim Werker is a master of crochet, an advocate for community-building, and an accomplished author. Her new book, Crocheted Gifts: Irresitable Projects to Make and Give, was released last month. I recently caught up with Kim to talk about her favorite craft medium: yarn. When did you start working with yarn, and what was the […]
Continue ReadingKeeping Yarn Leftovers Organized: How to Wind Butterfly Bobbins
I first learned how to make these great little bobbins in my beginning weaving class at Northern Illinois University. They are great for weaving, especially tapestry weaving, but also when working brocade on the floor loom. And really great for organizing your stash when there are tons of little random balls in there. Unlike balls […]
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