…s This yarn is beautiful! The advantage to this technique is that it obscures some of the ‘splotchy-ness’ that can happen with the simple multi-colored skein. Here’s how it looks in knitting and crochet: Having fun? I’ve been having a blast showing you new techniques for using Kool-Aid to dye yarn! I hope you’ve been enjoying it! Come back tomorrow to have a peek at some projects!…

…n into small sections. I’ve used dividers to mark off where I want each color to be, but you can eyeball it, if you’d like. Step 3: Dye the first section of yarn So, here’s what do to… pull out your first little section of yarn, and put it in your first color: Keep in mind that the size of this section will determine your color repeat! So, if you pull out 20 yards, your stripe will be 20 yards long. If it’s bigger, yo…

…little bit white!). I’ll show you how to do it, plus show you how to calculate the length of the color repeats that you’ll get in your final yarn. Materials You’ll need: yarn made from natural animal-fibers (undyed is best), in a skein a few packets of Kool-Aid in any colors you want! (see this post about testing colors) a glass bowl or dish for each different color you’re using boiling water The Process Step 1: Prepare you…

…jects in the book! Some of the topics covered in the introduction are: Basic materials needed (including a big secret… using hemostats!) Using freezer paper for making sewing patterns How to draw/mark/edit a pattern Tips for using your fabric, including considering the grainline Notes about seam allowance in patterns How to adjust/correct your sewing machine tension Various techniques for sewing stitches, by machine and hand Step-by-step det…

Meet Pippi the Bunny and Pippa the chick! Looking for something cute to crochet this Easter? Look no further! Meet Pippi the Bunny and Pippa the chick! Each measure 3″ tall when crocheted with a worsted weight yarn Materials Required Yellow (35 yards) and Orange (5 yards) Ella Rae Classic (220 yards/skein) used in sample for the chick. Grey and Pink used for the bunny. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more y…

…rking in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Slip Knot) Tips for counting rounds Gallery Customers have made over 400 birds with this pattern! Check out all of the products on Jay’s Ravelry Page.  …

…tall when completed with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Ella Rae Classic is the yarn used in the sample: Tan (170 yds), White (5 yds), Green (5 yds),and Red (5 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. 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 for counting rounds How to embroid…

…are four dolls shown as samples: Materials Required Exact yardage varies according to doll options selected (skin color: 90-200 yds, hair color: 40-200 yds, clothing colors: 115-160 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. 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 for counting rounds H…

…! Make your Plan The secret to a great bunting is creating one that is eye-catching, but blends in with your brand. Here are some things to think about: How many ‘flags’ do you need? This is usually just one for every letter in your company/brand name What colors will you use? I usually recommend one or two colors, but you can use multiples if done well, like this one. What shape will your flags be? This tutorial is for triangles, but…

…ur stash. All you need to do is gather scraps of the same size, and get to crocheting! Mr. Scrappy measures about 7″ tall when crocheted with a worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Use as few as one color… or as many as you want! About 200 yards required. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start worki…