How-to Knit in the Round (video)
We need to learn how to knit in the round. So here are three knitting videos which clearly demonstrate how this is done. Something to try out tomorrow. You’ll see that you’ll need four or five double-pointed needles to work with for the first method, and a long round needle for the second method.
Knitting in [...]
Ideas for Easter Decorations
Get a head start this year. Easter is around the corner. Making this a fun-filled holiday means getting prepared early enough so that you can actually enjoy all those preparations and craft projects that invariably come along with Easter brunches, Easter egg hunts and other Easter parties.
Here are some of the projects we featured last [...]
Design Trend: Recycled Wool Sweater Lamp
Knitting is not only ‘IN’, its’ ON. It’s as hip as ever, and it’s IN our house. I’ve already shown you it’s ON the wall and ON the floor. Here are some easy craft ideas on how to get your knitted goods ON the lamp, ON the vase, ON the pillow, ON a bowl and [...]
Inspiring Knit: Aran Rug
I just Twittered about this designer, and thought to share her work some more here on the blog. (yes, … you can follow me at http://www.Twitter.com/Freecraft)
It is amazing what gets you tickled. Look at this!
Is this the front panel of my latest knitted cardigan? Nope, nor is it my table runner.
Look again and spot [...]
Craft Calendars 2010
It’s January 1. Time for a new calendar.
While I’m all for recycling old calendars and creating your own calendar (In fact, I have an article on how to make your own desk calendar, and will soon post some new scrapbooking page layouts for this calendar), I could not help it but just needed to whiz [...]
Knitted Sweater Wall
Calling all knitters’ eyes to this sweater wall covering.
If this does not say ‘cozy’ to you, then we don’t know what will.
So, what’s this? Wall paper or a giant knitted curtain???
It’s great design.
Found at houzz.com
Groovy Boots – Free Knitting Pattern
Remember??!! A little while ago I found these absolutely great crocheted boots (free crochet pattern #7 on the list in my prior article). However, to my dismay, the Etsy girl who used to make them, decided she was ‘done’ selling the pattern.
Meanwhile, I received quite a few responses of readers asking for another free crochet [...]
How to Knit Christmas Tree Ornaments
Knitting these little miniatures has been fun! They’re lovely knitted Christmas tree ornaments. Or, they can be brooches to dash up that favorite sweater. Or, they can be key chain tags. They can even be used to beef up your gift tags.
These free knitting patterns are for beginning knitters, and of course can [...]
Knitting Abbreviations
Just learning how to knit? Then, this article is for you, the beginner. Having an overview that contains all knitting abbreviations is handy to have. Even for those of us who have forgotten certain knitting terms. So, bookmark this knitting page for future reference. (I just did). Now, study the abbreviations table [...]
Free, Handmade Christmas Presents from Recycled Materials
My state: REALLY INSPIRED. I just read this story about this young man who actually tried living without money. Inspired, however, I can’t just pack up and live in a caravan, completely without money (nor do I want to).
(photo: Benjamin Earwicker)
When I finished my economics degree, I equally came away with the realization that [...]
Christmas Gifts, Handmade for HER
Craft Gift Guide
100% Christmas Handmade Gifts for HER, Mom, Daughters, Grandma, Aunties, Sisters & Girl Friends
EASY to makeLOVELY to give
For Whom
100% Handmade Craft Gift : step-by-step tutorials will be posted when my projects are completed.
Matching Companion Gift
Christmas gift ideas of good stuff I would not mind getting…
For Yr Very, [...]
Christmas Gifts Handmade for HIM
Handmade Gifts for HIM (Dad, Sons, Grandpa, Uncles & Friends)
Many of the gifts for mom could dub as gifts for men also. Just choose your colors right: strong blues, greens, browns, yellows and black. Man prefer straight lined patterns over curly romantic designs, so just choose what they’ll like. As well, consider [...]
