Do you remember when we had the awesome Crochet Dog Pattern Club? We crocheted along together for 6 months… with a new surprise dog pattern each month! It was a blast (and I’m scheming about doing something similar again!), and I have exciting news! You can now purchase the most popular pups from the collection […]
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Why I don’t mind making mistakes…
Almost every time I knit or crochet or sew something, I make a mistake. Oops. Recently, I knit Maddie the cutest hat. But I included the edge stitches of the chart in every repeat. See that white space between each flower pattern? Not supposed to be there. Oops. And on this cardigan… a row of […]
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Happy Holidays + travel blog post roundup!
I’ve always loved this time of year. It’s Christmas, Boxing Day, my birthday, the New Year and now Maddie’s birthday all at once! It’s also an incredibly busy time, which makes it especially important to set aside a little time for yourself to do some crafting! It’s also a time when a lot of us […]
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Free Bulky Hat Pattern + Bulky Rainbow Samplers!
You guys LOVED the worsted weight Rainbow Yarn Sampler Pack… so I’ve put together a bulky one! I’ve got a great deal for you, as well as a FREE pattern! (I know you love those, too!) Free Download: Easy Bulky Hat Pattern I wrote up a quickie pattern for you that shows off the wonderful […]
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Introducing I Heart Yarn Necklaces + coupon!
I’ve been working on something for months… and they’re finally here! Now, I know it’s a bummer that they didn’t make it in time to be included in my Black Friday sale… but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Keep reading! First thing’s first! Let me show you this awesomeness! I Heart Yarn Necklaces! Announcing […]
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Tutorial: How to Attach Perfectly Positioned Buttons
Okay, so you’ve gone through all of that work to knit or crochet a sweater… and now it’s time to attach the buttons. How do you make sure you sew on the buttons in exactly the right spot? I’ll show you how! All you need is one locking stitch marker. First, close your sweater so […]
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Have you heard about the Red Scarf Project?
This post originally appeared on November 20th, 2013. But it’s such a great cause, I’m reposting it with additional information! What happens to a child in the foster care system when they turn 18? They’re ‘adults’, and are set out into the world alone, and without a network of family or social resources. Sad, right? […]
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Tutorial: Ombre Glitter Eyes
I’m completely obsessed with painting my own craft eyes! Today I’m going to show you an awesome technique: how to paint ombre glitter eyes! Aren’t these amazing? This ombre effect is super-easy to achieve with glitter paint because the paint is actually clear with specks of glitter. That means that one coat leaves little gaps […]
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Are buttons a baby-safe substitute for craft eyes?
You’ve probably read the disclaimer: craft eyes are not recommended for use in toys for children under the age of three. I’m often asked, “can I use buttons instead”? In short, the answer is no. To explain why, let’s talk about why craft eyes aren’t baby safe. It’s incredibly unlikely that the washer will accidentally […]
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Tutorial: Gnome Costume
Happy Halloween! Maddie decided that she wanted to be a gnome for Halloween… and I thought it was a good excuse to put my craftiness to good use. This is a great costume to make! It’s adorable, and you only need to make a few components. Combined with store-bought clothes, it looks amazing! If you’re […]
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