Learn how to sew your crochet items to fabric using your sewing machine to make it fast and easy. Here are my best tips and tricks!
Originally shared here in 2012, this is still one of my favorite knitted pieces ever. Knitted art by Caroline Gates via Cardiac Art. Knit Organ Patterns: This post contains affiliate links.
For hot chocolate lovers, The City Bakery in New York City is legendary. So when…
The Bucket Bag pdf sewing pattern comes in two sizes and these drawstring bags are perfect for knitting, sewing, or embroidery projects on the go. These handy
A step-by-step tutorial on the pinhole cast-on method - including a video. How to do it with circular or double-pointed knitting needles.
Easy and quick fingerless gloves knitting patterns for all skill levels. Choose from basic rib designs and cable knits.
Knitting needle case tutorial with beautiful contrasting fabrics, includes smaller pockets for cable needles & crochet hooks. DIY knitting needle organizer
How ARE you angels?
I am still trying my hand at different medieval crafts. So I came across Nålebinding or needle binding. Needle binding is the precursor of knitting & crocheting. With knitting & crocheting you are using loops to form a fabric. With needle binding on the other hand you are using more or less complicated knots. For
Download and print these knitting planner/crochet planner pages and get your fiber and supply stash organized!
SKEINS: 3 skeins of Purl Soho's Tussock SIZE: 22½ inches wide x 75 inches long COLOR: Bright Verdigris
The Russian Join is one of the absolute best ways to join yarn due to it's secure hold and invisible finish As enjoyable as it is to crochet and knit, weaving in ends is generally
Knit Cradle Bag with Bedding Free Knitting Pattern
Imagine a group of extra-terrestrials gathered in a living room. They’re poking and prodding a…
Explore Your Crochet's free patterns blog and discover inspiring ideas to ignite your creativity. Read our post, 'Book Rat Free Crochet Pattern'.
This is a collection posts crocheted shawls, in different shapes, colour and skill levels. Disclaimer This is a collection post containing free patterns I have found in the crochet world. Each picture and design belongs to the original designer, you will not find the patterns written in this post but a link is provided that
Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.
Free knitting pattern for Christmas ornaments. Cute and easy Christmas free patterns to knit your own ornaments.
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25 modern patterns for crochet blankets
Jazz up some fabrics in your home with Kate Eastwood's adorable crochet edging tutorials! Finish off the edges of tea towels and pillow cases with shell, chain loop or curvy lace edging stitches.
Check out the Crochet Accessories That Look Knit Roundup! They're all free patterns and won't cost you to use. Yay! To get the free patterns, just click
Knitting Nancys (a.k.a. French knitters, knitting nobbies, spool knitters, etc.) have become something of an obsession for me this week. I’ve been thinking about what …
In today's collection of patterns for Decorative Knitted Shawls, you will find beautiful projects to keep or to give to your loved ones.
What we like the least as knitters is having to join one yarn ball to another with bothersome knots, which later show on our projects. That’s why in the We…
s announces the release of More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, a spectacularly lush book of 30…
Photo above © yarnmaThis crochet pattern is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Hedgehog Pincushion
These well-crafted carry-all and eyeglass cases blend elegance and function. For more knit crafts, get Martha's Guide to Knitting— it’s the exclusive resource for knitters of all skill levels.
It's so encouraging to read comments, and receive emails, from all of you! Having that feedback inspires me more than you realise. I thought today you might like to see some things from other craft people that inspire me!? ~~~~~ Let's begin with Jessica from Twin Fibers. She took a plain Wonky Star block and dazzled it!! I literally drooled when I saw this on the blog she shares with her friend, Jennifer. Because I make myself at least one thing just for pleasure each month, I have this near the top of the list. Jessica made hers a mini quilt, and I'm thinking I may do the same. GAWJUS!! See more pics, a step by step tutorial, and Jessica's blog post HERE. ~~~~~ Another pretty thing I'd like to make is one of these, from The Haby Goddess... I have PLENTY of old doilies, but have never thought to dye them! Visit The Haby Goddess HERE and see her step by step tutorial. (Just remembered I have a few fabric dyes packed away....mmmm....) ~~~~~ About four years ago Blossom learned to crochet, and she made me lots of teeny tiny crocheted granny squares and circles in vibrant yellows, blues and reds. I did use some as a 'window' in small soap sachets for the linen cupboard and for Lavender bags, but I never thought to use them as pin cushions like Namolio! Aren't they gorgeous!? You'll find plenty more in her Etsy Shop HERE. ~~~~~ It's been a while since I did some straight piecing. I get so caught up in stitchery designing that I lose time for some basic quilting - until now. I saw this quilt on the Blue Elephant Stitches blog... ...and noticed she had a tutorial too, so guess what is on my list as well?? I just love quilt blocks surrounded by white. You can see her tutorial HERE. ~~~~~ I have been playing with something new myself today. I love affirmations and inspirations, especially the one word kind, so thought I'd draw up some words and stitch them onto sweet little lavender scented pillows... I dug out some of my vintage buttons for a little bit of embellishment. They'll look really cute in a basket, I think. ~~~~~ Finally I want to announce the winner of the "Someday Roses" challenge! I shared this design with you earlier in the month... Apparently the pattern has been downloaded almost 700 times in the last three weeks, but only one lovely lady has sent me a photo of it on a re-purposed project, so guess who wins this book? SISBABESTITCHES used fabrics from an old shirt, skirt and other scraps to stitch 'Someday Roses' into and apron! Before... After! Congratulations SisBabeStitches! I'll be contacting you for your address and this book will be winging its way to your door. ~~~~~ I'm wondering if you need an easier Re-Purposing challenge for March? Do you have some ideas? If so please leave a comment and I'll see which one grabs my fancy. I want to mention the new Blogger 'double word' verification on comments. I hate it. Time consuming, hard on the eyes, and a nuisance for everyone. What was wrong with the single word, Blogger?? I opted for no verification to make life easier for you, but ended up making life harder for me. Hackers were leaving rude links and ads on comments as far back as 2009 - and in two days I spent a good couple of hours working my way through them and deleting them. Not nice. So I have the word verification back on. Sorry, but it just has to be. ~~~~~ Before I go let me share with you pics of my final birthday gifties from dear friends. My besty, Fee, spoiled me by printing up the first 8 issues of my Elefantz HOME Magazine (cause she knew I couldn't afford the ink), and sending me other beautiful goodies!! Michelle sent me a sweet parcel of elephant fabrics, and 'real' Shabby Chic stationary all the way from the US...I haven't stopped writing myself notes in that book since it arrived! Kathleen (Cottonreel) sent me these lovelies all the way from the UK, with a picture of her garden in May. I often dream of visiting her and Bluebell one day. And my final gift was from my dear friend, Dawn! It arrived in a huge box and I had no idea what on earth she would be sending me that big. It's a white elephant!! I have white floors and white walls so I had to put it up against the fence for the photo. This is so me! Dawn also sent another parcel the day before. That one had two of my quilt tops which she had machine quilted for me, and they are GAWJUS! I'll show some pics once I've sewn on the bindings. If you're in Australia and need a quilt top machine-quilted then visit Dawn's blog for details. She's wonderful! Thank you to all my friends - you made this a very special birthday indeed! ~~~~~ Goodness, I should have told you to make a cuppa before you started reading this blog post. It kind of got longer and longer...maybe we all need a coffee now. ;-) Have a wonderful March. First day of autumn!!! \o/\o/\o/ (excited? Who, me?) Hugs Jenny xxx
This crochet towel ring is a modern spin to a crochet towel topper, that's just as useful. These cute towel rings are super quick to whip up, making them great for prepping for your next craft fair or vendor market. They also make a wonderful crochet Christmas gift, especially when you pair them wit
Come wintertime, we get out the gloves, whether we like wearing them or not, since they're the best way to keep the chill away from our hands. Gloves come in many forms, depending on the material, pattern, and even their purpose. Someone might ask about the purpose of fingerless gloves.…
Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.
Oef, dit is de andere zomer.......... Dat waren we even niet meer gewend, een hele dag regen! Maar je hóórt de planten buiten bijna zingen, en het is een heerlijke dag om weer nieuwe handwerkplannen te maken. En morgen schijnt de zon weer. Plannen heb ik genoeg, tijd ietsjes minder. (Voor wie het nog wil weten: tot half twaalf gisterenavond boontjes ingevroren, met die keuken is het redelijk goed gekomen ...). Maar dit staat zeker nog op mijn lijstje to-do: Is het geen plaatje? Je kunt het stijven met suikerwater of speciale textielverharder. Je kunt als basis een patroon van een kleedje (uit een oud boekje?) gebruiken, deze hierboven vond ik hier, maar is in het engels. In principe kun je prima patroontjes van kleedjes gebruiken, maar kijk of er bijv. veel lossen worden gebruikt: dat is nl. flexibeler in het maken van vormen over een schaal, dan een patroon met heel veel stokjes. Je kunt een prima beschrijving vinden voor het gebruik van suikerwater op het blog van Karien! Op het internet kun je best veel haakschema's vinden van gehaakte kleedjes, even googlen op "gehaakte kleedjes patroon" of zoiets!
s announces the release of More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, a spectacularly lush book of 30…
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
What we like the least as knitters is having to join one yarn ball to another with bothersome knots, which later show on our projects. That’s why in the We…
