One of the other fun gifts I got from my mom on my Birthday was some new dog toys! These dog toys are really special though, because my mom made them! Do you believe it? My dad didn't even notice they weren't store bought goodies. Keep reading to find out how my mom made these
These are the most important knitting abbreviations & symbols you can’t knit without Do you find yourself knitting only the simplest projects because you struggle to read patterns? I’m fairly adept at reading knitting patterns. However, every now and then I come across a pattern that feels more like a calculus equation than a knitting...
.
Looking for a simple knitting project and a pop of foxy whimsy for the kitchen? This Fox tea towel is your solution!
I am a big fan of crafting with nature as a theme. So when looking back at craft ideas from the past, I noticed that I had done a large amount of bird and butterfly crafts. With that in mind, I put together 8 of my favorite butterfly themed crafts to share with you! Many of
The first of April, I shared my Easter Dishcloth. However, I had not taken the time to finish the pattern for publishing. Thanks to Sue, one of my blog readers, I was motivated to finish it. So f…
Kernel Lace Scarf This knit pattern is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Kernel
Use these beautiful Christmas gift-wrapping ideas to set your presents apart from the rest this holiday season. Get inspired with these color schemes, gift tags, and accessories.
This free knitting pattern shows you how to knit a pair of slippers that would make your Grandma proud.
knitting blog
I'm going to be really honest, I should have made a casserole carrier YEARS ago. I've been taking casseroles to add a dish events wrapped up in a towel. Yes, a towel. And I'm going to be even more honest here - my husband is the one that finally said, 'Hun, don't you think we should buy some sort of casserole carrier? Wrapping up casserole dishes in a towel is a little weird.' So, thank you darling for inspiring me to diy my own casserole carrier. And because I LOVE simple DIYs, you'll find this one to be super simple and
Make these cute and easy DIY felt ornaments for a homemade touch to add to your Christmas tree or give as gifts.
Bleaching gives pine cones an aged, whitewashed patina that works for both modern and rustic décor schemes!
The addition of marshmallows makes these hearty bars more like treats.
Our happy horse has won first prize - hurray! He'd make a great a gift for any animal lover and as he only uses simple shaping, you'll be able to knit...
I took two common mason jar crafts, the snow globe and the soap dispenser, and put them together to make… a Mason Jar Snow Globe Soap Dispenser!
There's nothing like DIY holiday crafts to get you in the Christmas mood. So warm up some cocoa, grab the supplies you need, and make one (or more).
We are ready to bust the myth that has knitters believing that a grafted row is the equivalent of one pattern row. Have you heard this? Are you a believer? If so, get to change your perspective on yet another myth about grafting knitting.
The Christmas craft experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for crafting birdseed ornaments for kids to give as holiday gifts or use to feed hungry wintertime birds.
I'm a huge fan of vintage western wear, especially embroidered shirts and suits made famous by tailor Nudie Cohn. I’ve always wanted to add embroidery to knitting, but have been so intimidated by the idea, I've procrastinated out of fear. Turns out, it's not the monster I made it out to be.
Keeping your food safe and pretty has never been more easy. Use these patterns for sewing your own insulators to protect your casseroles.
Were you gifted gorgeous hand-painted sock yarn but aren't sure what to do with it? This pattern using a knit herringbone stitch is just the thing!
The kids' craft experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for turning felt and a candy cane into a sweet Christmas tree ornament or handmade holiday decoration.
With reversible knit cables, the cables look good from the back as well as from the front. "No way!" you say? Lily Chin has the full reversible cable scoop.
This Soft Peanut Butter Fudge is a nice rich, super creamy, delicious fudge! So, so awesomely good!
It's important to know how to have basic skills and how to make things. Here are some ideas on how to be self sufficient no matter where you live.
