…hese cuties, then grab this book. I don’t think you’ll see patterns done much more clearly in a printed book. And they’re adorable! Giveaway Would you like to win a copy? Sure you would! To enter, just leave a comment on this page! It’s that easy! A winner will be randomly chosen on Tuesday, February 14th. Ami Club members should have a peek at the forums for an additional chance to enter! Good luck! Sa…
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Lucky find: great Cashmere yarn from a thrift store!
…came mine, and I set to the task of unraveling the sweater for it’s yummy yarn contents. By the end of the day, I had 5 skeins of bulky-weight Cashmere yarn (that’s a few hundred yards!). Best of all, it’s white, so I can dye it if I want to! Yay! What a find! It’s now happily sitting in my stash, waiting for the right project to come along……
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…g! And of course… I spotted people crocheting and knitting, everywhere! Phew… I know that looks like a lot of photos… but at the same time, not enough to show all that was happening! I didn’t even talk about all of the yarn! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed my little wrap-up of Rhinebeck! Upcoming blog posts: How to crochet a pirate-owl (or any other amigurumi)! Meet… the tiny owl pattern! My visit to the Culinary Institut…
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…’t she great? So check out her workshop schedule… she might be coming near you! More Great Advice Here are some more of my favorite articles: 7 Tacky Sins of Photography by Dull Roar Tips from FotoFuze (a free, online photo editing software that numerous folks swear by) 5 Photography Tips from Lion Brand Photography for Knitters by PixiePurls (although, she advocates a fancy, expensive camera for nice photos… you have to decide i…
Continue ReadingHow to attach felt to your amigurumi
…ips to keep in mind: The shape of your felt piece adds expression, so feel free to experiment! For example, a rounded tooth gives a totally different expression than a pointed one! Amigurumi are made from round balls… and in general, flat pieces don’t glue well to balls! To make sure your felt stays, attach to a relatively flat portion and keep your felt pieces small. If you don’t like the look of your felt, just pull it off befo…
Continue ReadingHave you tried these ways of making yarn?
…spindle or a spinning wheel to create yarn from fiber. You can make it as complicated as you want… you can sheer the sheep, wash and card (organize) the fiber yourself (free if you own a sheep or are friendly with a farmer!) or purchase some roving online. Tips If you’re giving spinning with a spindle a try, I highly recommend one with a notch. You can find one for less than $20 on Etsy. If you’d like to take a class, check out…
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…by separate links that could be cut without destroying the heart shape. All I needed to do to free my little stitch markers from the trappings of their former-bracelet life was to snip the links joining the hearts. I’m really excited to have heart-shaped stitch markers… they’ve become really popular recently (check out these from KnowKnits)! Besides, having a cute stitch marker is a good way to stay motivated to keep knitting ro…
Continue ReadingA Yarn Lover’s tour of NYC (with pickle detour!)
…8217;s detour heads East on Houston, South on Essex and loops back to Broadway (then continue North to rejoin the walk instructions). Head North on Broadway (eventually hopping onto 5th) will take you back up to 42nd! The walk is approximately 9 miles. 1: Kinokuniya address: 1073 6th Avenue Kinokuniya is a Japanese book store (read my review of its Sydney branch in this post). Why is a Japanese book store on my yarn-lover’s tour? Because Jap…
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…ew I’ve discovered… feel free to chime in with your own in the comments section! Always reply to emails promptly There’s no need to hover over your keyboard and reply to every email within minutes, or even hours. But, you should reply to every email within 24-48 hours. What if you don’t know the answer? Reply saying that! Something like, “that’s a great question, and I have a shipment coming in that I need to wa…
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…the signed pamphlet and hook… and yes, international entries are welcome! Ideas for your Dragon! The pattern already comes with a variety of options… and if you pick any of them, you’ll come out with an adorable dragon! But, you can add even more variations… here are some ideas: Pick a bulky yarn (and crochet with a bigger hook) to make a jumbo dragon! Use a sock-weight yarn and a size C hook to create an adorable mini-dra…
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