…e posting to facebook or checking email) and a meal planning area. You can download the Weeklies page in pdf format, here. Then I have another page called the ‘Dailies’… things I schedule in for every day. You can see there is a blank space for the date, and a space to write a major task to work on each day. Below the date, I include appointments or items that have to be done that day (like 10am dentist appointment). I left a lit…
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Free Cowl Pattern + Crazy Skein Cowl Kits!
…ul texture and colors in this yarn. It’s a free pattern, and you can download the pdf, here. Why is it called ‘Either Way Cowl’? Because I’m showing you two different ways to knit a cowl! Try the ‘easiest way’ if you’re new to knitting or want a really simple project! If you have some knitting experience under you’re belt, then ‘try this way’ and watch my provisional cast-on video for help! ‘Tr…
Continue ReadingThe Crochet Wildlife Guide Review + FREE Penguin Pattern + Giveaway!
…k to you… and there are so many goodies! Keep reading to grab a FREE download of the Chinstrap Penguin by Philip Ha (aka Sir Purl Grey) AND enter to win a digital copy of the book, The Crochet Wildlife Guide. The Crochet Wildlife Guide You may have heard me say this before on the blog, but I get a lot of amigurumi books across my desk and for many of them, I say, ‘oh, ok. This has some cute patterns.’ And it ends there. And IR…
Continue ReadingGiveaway: “Mini Knitted” Book Series + Interview with Sahiyo Ishii
…d Sachiyo! Website: www.Knitsbysachi.com Instagram: knitsbysachi Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnitsBySachi/ Ravelry: sachiyo-ishii Pinterest: knitsbysachi Twitter: Knitsbysachi Enter to Win! You can enter to win ALL 5 of these books! Just leave a comment (including your email address) by the end of day, October 18, 2017. A winner will be randomly chosen on the 19th and contacted via email. Because of the weight of these books, entries open to those…
Continue ReadingLearn to Crochet: Lesson 1
…r beginners to work with. If you don’t have a craft shop nearby, I recommend Knit Picks. Their Comfy Worsted is affordable and lovely! Get Started: choose your hook My hook advice is similar to my yarn advice. As you practice more, you’ll develop preferences and find a favorite hook. To get started, pretty much any brand will do. As for size (written in either millimeters or a number/letter combo), begin with a size smaller than the ho…
Continue ReadingBiggest EVER Black Friday sale is LIVE!
…or example, if you spend $60, you will get free international shipping AND free 12mm eyes AND locking stitch markers AND 8mm eyes… but you need to enter all 3 coupon codes). I expect the website to be slow due to large amounts of traffic. I’ve upgraded the server for the weekend, but there may be some slowdowns. If you experience slowness, please be patient and try again! I also expect a number of items to sell out. Please try to make…
Continue ReadingFree pattern alert: Frankie the Lobster!
…If you miss out on the download this week, you’ll have to purchase the whole eBook in order to get this adorable lobster… so download it for free while you can! Happy August!…
Continue ReadingHow to Dye Yarn with Kool-Aid: Getting Started
…en bleached, and may not soak up color as well. However, my overwhelming recommendation is to try a test swatch first! I’ve had success with white yarns, as well as overdying (i.e. dyeing a yarn that’s already colored with even more dye) yarns with Kool-Aid, so feel free to experiment! Selecting Colors There are a lot of Kool-Aid colors available, and non-name-brands will also work (I’ve heard rumor that there’s a tamarind…
Continue ReadingHappyDoodleLand: Yarn-cuteness, illustrated
…ieces with stories behind them. I also enjoy going out and try different restaurants by myself. Thank you so much, Flora! Find Flora and HappyDoodleLand Blog: www.HappyDoodleLand.blogspot.com Etsy: www.HappyDoodleLand.etsy.com Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/happydoodleland Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Flora-Chang/191417900871252…
Continue ReadingIndie Yarnie: Play at Life Fiber Arts
…15 for 15% off at the shop through October! Shop: www.playatlifefiberarts.etsy.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/playatlifefiber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/play-at-life-fiber-arts/61031657852 Blog: www.idlehandsnever.blogspot.com Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/play-at-life-fiber-arts Thanks so much for joining us, Chrystee! And thank you so much, readers, for joining day one of Indie Yarnie Week! It’s been such a…
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