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 […]
When faced with a pile of yarn scraps, it can be quite a puzzle getting them to match. How does one take yarn from a baby sweater and get it to look dazzeling with leftovers from a men’s glove set? Or what about that half skein of verigated yarn? What will that go with. Today […]
Even though temperatures here in Austin are still flirting with the 90s, I can’t help but feel like fall is knocking at our door. These fun yarn apples from Marie at Make and Takes are the kind of fall craft that is quick and easy to whip up, and fun to make with the kids!
I love the way certain colors play off each other, and this week I am loving lavender and green. Herb Garden Yarn from Beck and Call Girl on Etsy
i also breath and eat and drink and play guitar and video games. many people are confused when they think of “man” and “yarn” in the same sentence, but they do in fact go together.
Spinning for them is like breathing. It’s a reflex. The two learned to spin by chance, at Knit Out, an event in Washington D.C. They were taught by some Mennonites who were teaching and demonstrating at the event. Buck and Greg loved it, and have since dedicated their time to learning and preserving the history and methods of fiber arts.
Last Friday, Natalie and I got a tour of the NYC Lion Brand Yarn Studio on 15th Street in Manhattan. Zontee and Patty showed us around their rotating window display, their luscious yarn offerings, and told us all about the classes and events that take place in the studio. Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in […]
