DIY Eco-friendly Bath Rug … now a Design for Kitchen Rugs?

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Featuring a reader’s work today. Miranda here took the original featured eco-friendly bath rug project into another direction by changing colors row by row, working in around the edges inwards, rather than taking the project row by row, and so created a perfect kitchen rug design.       This is the result. I think [...]

Broomstick Infinity Scarf :: Free Crochet Patterns

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One of the more romantic infinity scarf patterns I have seen. Perhaps it’s that lacy crochet broomstick crochet stitch that does the trick, or the scalloped scarf edging. Or is it the pink yarn or that sweet sixteen look of the model?! Well, all of the above I guess. I love it. And it’s fun [...]

Finger Knitting Projects :: Shamrock

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Here’s a fun St Patrick s Day Crafts project, that can be used in a million decorations for the day: finger knit some lucky shamrock! St Patrick’s Day decorations ideas on how to use this shamrock design: decorative pillows,  bags or curtains…   How to spool knit :: Finger knitting with a spool   ::   How [...]

DIY Pompom Rugs

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Can’t really knit nor crochet? Then this is YOUR kind of ‘crochet’ rug. In pastels this might be a baby room rug or a bathroom rug. But in bold bright reds, this certainly is the kind of rug to cozy up at in front of the fireplace. And in tiny blue-white balls or even sisal [...]

Sweater Dresses @ Fashion Week Milan 2013

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Today, on day 3 of the Milan Fashion Week, I thought to give you a snapshot of what’s showing on The Runway in terms of fashion womens wear for the upcoming year. In particular, I want to show you that the sweater dress garment that I’m so in love with these days, and the notion [...]

Union Jack Sweater Dress :: Stunning!

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Well, we all believe that Spring ought to be around the corner, but in the meanwhile it is still pretty cold outside. Trying not to have too many clothes, I nonetheless been eyeing that secret little trend in the world around me : ‘sweater dresses’. Most sweater dresses I see tend to be ‘not quite [...]

Sweater Dresses.. the beginning of a series…

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  2013 is my year or doing things in series. Here’s yet another series… of sweater dresses. While Spring is already in my mind, it sure is still chilly out there. If I read the newspaper, snowstorms and freezing temperatures still soar. We need to stay warm. Therefore, I’m going to share my new fashion [...]

Free Knitting Pattern Hermes Sweater Dresses

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Some days I want to be romantic. Most days I wear something artsy. Once in a while, I want to be preppy. I’m fortunate enough to have all these styles already in my wardrobe. However, one of these amazing Hermes tennis-themed sweater dresses would make a great addition. Way too nice to actually wear on [...]

Chic Cable Bag :: Free Knitting Pattern

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Instant love for this sophisticated knit cable bag design. Not the easiest knitting pattern with all those cables and angles, but I think we can handle it. What do you think? I love that lotus flower center of the bag. It’s really unique. In grey-silver, this bag is a stunner!   When I played around [...]

Fur is in! (scarves patterns)

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Fur is in. I prefer recycled or faux fur. But real, recycled and faux fur: All of it is fashionable this minute. In Italy, real fur never went out of fashion. I have never seen as many fur coats, collars, scarves, cuffs and mittens in my life as since I moved here. Some coats might [...]