Crochet Graffiti in Seattle
When I read the review Goli posted of the new book Yarn Bombing, I remembered that I found some yarn-fitti in Seattle. I was in town for the Urban Craft Uprising, and there was some great mural art near our hotel.
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Crochet-Along Starts on Tuesday
Don’t forget, Tuesday September 8th at Noon is Lesson #1 in our Crochet-Along with Tamie Snow. You’ll learn how to make this adorable Fuzzy Panda Amigurumi! Check out the list of materials and download the pattern today. Also, join the CRAFT Crochet-Along Flickr Group to upload your photos and to join in on discussions. We’ll […]
How-To: Make a Tassel from Yarn
I often use beautiful yarn to wrap gifts, and it’s very simple and quick to make a lush tassel to finish a present. The tassel can be made by anyone, in any color, with any yarn! And instead of being recycled like a paper bow, it will be cherished as a lovely handmade aspect of the gift.
CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Nia’s Babyset
This week’s CRAFT Pattern Podcast is Nia’s Babyset by Sylvie Damey from Chez Plum.
Knitting for the Skye Bridge
My mom, Bette Stern, recently went on a trip to Scotland. She and my dad had plans to stop at the Isle of Skye, where some crafters had plans to cover the bridge in knitted panels. We posted it here on Craftzine, so my mom made a panel. She writes: It started with this post […]
I Heart Variegated Yarn
I love bright colors, and have recently been very inspired by the trends in variegated yarns. This combo of hot pink, lime green, orange and charcoal grey really makes me happy. The yarn is from my local shop, Castaways, and the swatch was knit by Madeline, age 8.
Crocheted horse hats
MAKE’s photo editor Sam Murphy sent us this great photo she recently took in Vienna. She writes: I was on a lightning trip with my fiance and his parents in Germany for my soon-to-be family reunion. We were in Germany mostly, but we hopped on the train to Prague and Vienna. These were the horse […]
