…any yarn balls and miscellaneous craft supplies part of the bundles! These come in two size boxes, 2-lb and 3-lb. They both contain contents of similar value, but the 3-lb box contains more worsted weight yarn than the 2-lb box. The 2-lb box is a great option for international folks who are concerned about shipping prices. Don’t miss out! Today is the last day to join Ami Club with a 1-month free trial! And don’t forget that the Furls…
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New Year, TNNA, great books and giveaway winner!
…bumpy veggies and it’ll even out ;) This Quilter’s Planner looks really cool! I’ve been all about decluttering in the new year, and that means digital decluttering, too! Here are 8 hidden things slowing down your computer. Tara Swiger talks about how she plans for the new year. Here are the 40 best free craft patterns on Craftsy. How’s your new year? Let me hear from you! What’s your fave link? Newest technique you&#…
Continue ReadingCrochet sleepy eyes for your amigurumi!
…Us! We crocheted Howie the Penguin and had a blast! (If you haven’t downloaded my FREE Beginner’s Guide to Amigurumi, which features this adorable pattern… what are you waiting for?) Carrie (one of the group leaders) designed sleepy eyes for crocheters who didn’t want to use plastic craft eyes… and she’s sharing her pattern with us! Aren’t they adorable?!? Maybe you’d like to add sleepy eyes to your…
Continue ReadingAvery, Doll Crochet Pattern
…pieces to get lost in play! She’s suitable for your littlest one, but feel free to use craft eyes (instead of the felt eyes, shown) for children over 3. Avery is wearing a dress with ruffle cap-sleeves and Mary Jane shoes. Materials Required 515 yards of worsted weight yarn (shown in Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton): Tan (200 yds), Yellow (200 yds), Purple (95 yds) and Black (20 yds) Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern…
Continue ReadingEthan, Boy Doll Crochet Pattern
…pieces to get lost in play! He’s suitable for your littlest one, but feel free to use craft eyes (instead of the felt eyes, shown) for children over 3. Ethan is wearing pants and a t-shirt… and adorable sneakers! Materials Required 290 yards of worsted weight yarn (shown in Ella Rae Classic Wool): Tan (90 yds), Brown (40 yds), Red (85 yds), Blue (65 yards) and White (15 yds) Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern H…
Continue Reading2011 FreshStitches wrap-up!
…get the word spreading, I post about the giveaway on Ravlery, and give contestants an extra entry for tweeting about the contest. The tweeting (which includes a link to the giveaway) really gets the news going! I set boundaries When I began designing, I took on almost every opportunity that came my way. This year, I scaled back, only accepted designing assignments that I enjoyed, and focused most of my energy on FreshStitches. Ah, what a good fee…
Continue ReadingOlivia, Ballerina Doll Pattern
…pieces to get lost in play! She’s suitable for your littlest one, but feel free to use craft eyes (instead of the felt eyes, shown) for children over 3. Materials Required 395 yards of worsted weight yarn (shown in Spud and Chloe Sweater): Tan (165 yds), Pink (135 yds), Brown (55 yds) and White (40 yds) Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Slip Knot) Tips fo…
Continue ReadingHow to Change Colors in Single Crochet
…p changing colors every few rounds, you’ll end up with a super-fun, stripey head! Keep crochetin’ along! I hope you’re enjoying crocheting along with me… feel free to leave a note in the comments section if you have any questions! And remember, I’ll be posting cow-crochet tips all month long!…
Continue ReadingHow to make stitch markers from an old bracelet
…hat 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 round after round. The…
Continue ReadingLucky find: great Cashmere yarn from a thrift store!
…. Oh, my goodness! I was on to a real find… But, I wasn’t home-free yet… a sweater has to have the right kind of seams for you to be able to unravel it for its beautiful yarn (specifically, they can’t be surged seams). So, I checked the seams… yup, they were the unraveling kind of seams! Score! The sweater soon became mine, and I set to the task of unraveling the sweater for it’s yummy yarn contents. By the end…
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