What to do this holiday break? Do something productive with your kids and make a couple of finger knitting chain necklaces. Kids loooovve finger knitting as it is so easy to do, and fun! If yours are home a few days before Christmas, there is even enough time to make them before Santa arrives! This [...]
Doesn’t this knit cowl look luxurious? Grande and oversized as it almost measures the size of an infinity scarf and could be worn like a hoodie. Great idea for a handmade Christmas Gift for Her. I think it takes just one eve to make. Fashion tip: I learned that the latest & hippest name for [...]
NEW :: Sock monkey coffee cup sleeve knitting pattern. Oh, did I have fun with these!! Basically I spend all weekend designing, knitting and playing these cute little sock monkeys. We hung them in the trees. We played a monkeys puppet show. (Ha, ha… you thought that all I did was look for [...]
:: Charity Knitting Pattern (donation info at end of article) :: This scarf knitting pattern with its wavy lace edge reminds me of the ocean. Knitwear Designer Wendy Neal originally made this scarf in a Sahara-sand, pale reddish brown color. But I imagine this shawl in a lovely ocean blue turquoise colored yarn. This triangular, [...]
Today is ‘World yarn day’. I love it! Yarn, that is. So I’m having a yarn about yarn today. I will feature the best crochet and knitting patterns on this blog, as well as sharing with you the best / favorite yarns in the market place. Let me start with my take on some of [...]
It’s been a while since I wrote about finger knitting, giving you the complete, illustrated how-to finger knitting pattern as well as a short-list of finger knitting projects to make. Well, today I’d like to feature a new free pattern for making a beautiful rug using simple finger knitting and weaving techniques. This beautiful circular [...]
This is Day 2 of Strawberry week: Learn How to Make Crochet Strawberries. Yesterday, we featured strawberry bead earrings. Today, we’re giving away a free pattern for crochet strawberries. Plus, I’ve added 2 strawberry knitting patterns, just in case crocheting is not your game. Whether knit or crochet-ed, these strawberries are super-cute. Strawberry [...]
Just a quick article, as I’m travelling to the Netherlands today. One of my readers told me I’m no longer allowed to say that it is ‘freezing’ in the northern countries. OK. So let’s just say that travelling north makes me think of things that make me feel warm. Like a water bottle cozy. Got [...]
50+ Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Mothers Day Gifts Pretty, personalized, functional & stylish gifts for moms, and other important women in your world. Make a gift yourself, or give mother the craft materials along with a free printed how-to tutorial as an enjoyable ‘DIY craft project kit’. Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Older Kids Who Can [...]
Last week, Owl week. This week, ‘Mother’s Day Gifts’ week. I’ll post one or more personalized DIY gift projects every day, with some free Mothers Day Printables and all that good stuff. Friday will be the grand finale with 101 Mothers’ Day Gift Ideas – a free eBook, with links to all ‘secret’ mom’s day [...]
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