By Maggie Casey
A yarn bouquet makes a gorgeous and thoughtful gesture to give the gift of yarn to any yarn lover!! Easy to make too!
Remember those simple little diamond shaped yarn weavings we all made at summer camp with just two popsicle sticks and a some colorful yarn? Who knew that god’s eyes, which originated from Mexico’s Huichol Indians, can be so beautifully…
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I took my time when creating these dye samples. I gathered plenty of yellow onion skins to fill my dye pot completely. I added water to my pot, boiled the skins for 30 minutes, and allowed the skins to soak in the bath for a few days. I strained the skins from the bath and added my (pre wet) fabric. I brought the dye bath back to a boil for 30 mins with my fabric, keeping an eye on the surface making sure to release any air bubbles from the fabric. I allowed the fabric to soak in the bath overnight. This amount of time isn't necessary to achieve color results, but it is how and why my colors are so saturated.
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The Sidekick is Schacht's travel spinning wheel. It's designed to fold easily yet be a solid spinner. Features: Folds to 21.5" h x 8.25" w x 15" d. Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport. Lightweight at 13 pounds. 13.7" drive wheel Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1. Long, comfortable treadles. Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless, Flatiron, and Ladybug wheels. 25" orifice height for comfortable spinning. Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob. The drive wheel spins on ball bearings. The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings. Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.
I found these beautiful paper plate circles via Fine Little Day . Doesn't this look like a fun project? The photos are from Fem Manual...
Welcome to the new How To Crochet series on Tip Junkie. Today we are covering the very basics for those of you who want to learn how to crochet. This is a beginners guide to crochet with an introduction to the look, the yarn, the hooks, gauge, and a new yarn called the Sashay from Red Heart Yarn. (Source: Attic 24 via Pinterest ) YouÂ've probably noticed that crochet has made a comeback. Likely because of the increased interest in DIY and all things handmade. Crochet continues to crop up in womenÂ's apparel, cute baby sets, market bags, childrenÂ's toys,
Artist Jose Romussi found a new application for string art and embroidery–applying them to vintage photographs of dancers. The results are stunning. Jose Romussi is a Chilean artist currently…
By Benjamin Krudwig
The craft of yarn spinning allows you to turn loose fibers into beautiful yarns with unique pattern, colour and texture combinations. This page offers an introduction and inspiration for beginners.
Inspired by the 18th century short jacket, this classic wrap cardigan is cropped, and looks great worn over an Empire line, high-waisted dress, or as part of a layered outfit. With instructions for extra-long sleeves, this is a modern twist on the classic ballet-wrap. The sample is knitted using 2 strands of a lovely soft alpaca mix yarn - the equivalent of a 4ply. The pattern first appeared in my 2012 book A Handknit Romance (see separate listing). This is an updated version. Images also show a red version, knitted using a 4ply yarn and with a lace panel at the back and on the sleeves, a chart for which is included in the updated pattern. PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A KNITTING PATTERN! After purchase is complete a download link to a PDF with instructions to make the featured item will be made available immediately via Etsy. Your purchase will give access to 2 pattern PDFs in different sizes. The first pattern gives instructions for sizes 81 - 106.5cm (32 - 42 in) bust The second pattern gives instructions for sizes 112 - 132cm (44-52in) bust The sample shown is knitted using Rowan Fine Lace (5 - 9 x 50g balls, depending on size) Tension is 27sts and 37 rows to 10cm/4 in over stocking stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles For further information go to Ravelry on http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wrapover-cardigan-4 Photos: Nick Sargeant
Carina aka keinfraeulein has very kindly translated this pattern into German. I have now uploaded the pdf with German instructions too. A quick and light knit, this crescent shaped shawlette has a lacy edge and is worked from the bottom up. Blocked Measurements: Length between tips: 50” (125cm), depth: 12” (30cm) Yarn: 2 skeins of Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca (183 yds/167m, 100% alpaca, 50 gms) or approx. 350 yds/320m in sport weight. Shown here in colorway 2020 Light Camel. Notions: Use markers or a lifeline for the lace part, if required. Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10cm) in st st after blocking.
The last few months (since September) I've done quite a bit of nalbinding and finishing old projects. Finnish Stitch 3+3 pouch from Imperial Tracie Too sport weight yarn. (My Ravelry project page for the pouch has general instructions for making your own.) Finnish Stitch 3+3 mittens from handspun yarn - mixed batts from Moonrover and SD Natural Colored Wool Rådmansö Stitch hat from Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky yarn Hand Warmers from Finnish Stitch 3+3 Stitch done with Imperial Yarns Tracie Too sport weight. Currently I'm working on a circular vest, inspired by the crochet pattern for the Pinwheel Sweater. Simply doing Oslo stitch to have more drape than the thicker stitches that use more loops. General crochet conversion instructions and tips for this vest are in my Ravelry project page. Has it really been that long since I posted last? Eghads! Well, to make up for that, I've updated the site quite a bit - new look, added a calendar of classes that I'm teaching, and a list of classes I have ready to go (I've had several inquiries lately and I thought this might help). (Update 12/28 - added in links to the project pages for the pouch and vest, since I'd has questions on them. The project pages have general directions for these projects, if you'd like to try to make them too.) What projects are you working on lately?
In the Spin Off Summer 2017 issue, Kate Larson shared her tips for spinning cabled yarns. Just follow these simple steps!
This is an old blog belonging to illustrator Catherine Campbell - for new updates you can now find her at: http://www.catherinecampbell.net
To make handspun yarn, you don’t have to use a spinning wheel. Drop spindle spinning is easy to learn, portable and less expensive.
By Jamie Marie Chan After I watched Becky Stern's Ask Craft video about plying yarns, I was inspired to try plying some of my scrap commercial yarns
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Silk is one of life’s great pleasures, and so it is with great pleasure that…
A super easy pattern! You will learn the basics of knitting a triangle with a lace border and get to use up all the remnant yarns in your stash! I used all the handspun yarns from my SPINDLING series in this shawl, and it's such a fun piece to wear! MATERIALS Size 35, 32 inch circular needl
Pierre Fouché is a lacemaker and internationally respected practitioner and teacher of contemporary bobbin lace. Thematically, his work focuses on portraiture and the gaze, photography and representation, appropriation and web-media cultures, as well as some forays into overt queer politics. This portrait by Cape Town-based artist Pierre Fouché was made over a four year period
I learned how to knit during my first year at college. I took a machine knitting class where I made my very first knitted garment (a pink dress covered in pink florals)! At the end of the class, I …
A blog about Saori hand weaving,sewing clothing from hand wovens and many fiber arts from felting to hand spinning to fiber dyeing.
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Als je – zoals ik – veel met garen (wol, katoen, acryl) werkt, dan heb je voor je het weet een prachtige, vaak kleurrijke, verzameling afgeknipte draadjes. Een internet-zoekopdracht gee…
Make a DIY yarn swift at home. 2 video tutorials inside, one tutorial requires the use of power tools (drill) and some readers asked for something simpler and building from scratch.
Last week I tried weaving with fabric, so this week I wanted to try weaving with denim. Denim is a really neat texture, because it has a stiffness to it and has it's own pattern in the way it is woven. I also like how it frays when cut. This again is a great opportunity
Learn to weave and you’ll never put down the yarn again!
Like me, my friend, Ellen, is a yarn-lover. And an all-around crafty-chick. So, when it came time for Ellen to visit New York City for the very first time, I knew I needed to include the best yarn shops in Manhattan on our tour. I admit it: this isn't a guide that hits every yarn
Spinning Yarn: Yarn has been spun on spindles for thousands of years. With a little fiber and a spindle, you too can participate in this oldest of alchemies. This instructable will show you how to spin a single from wool roving, using a top-whorl spindle.
