an exploration of cosmetic and aesthetic beauty, old portraits are embroidered with colorful yarn to distort the faces and therefore redefine their visual impact.
A soft, super cute earring/jewelry holder. 100% handmade. Made with cotton yarn. sizing: square mesh- 8x8.5in oval mesh- 9x8in dc w net-9x7in simple dc- 8x6in
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…
It has been a hot & humid start to Summer here in the Hudson Valley. I've been trying to squeeze in gardening & grilling all while doing to...
Pretty woven star decorations.
Learn how to start lever knitting (also known as Irish cottage style) which allows for faster, fluid movement and cuts down on repetitive wrist strain.
All things sunny & possible come in our May Color of the Year, Marigold. It's honey-warm, with a fullness and depth beyond your usual yellow. Read on for a list of our most Marigold yarns, and patterns & kits to work up this brilliant color.
Marigolds are one of the easiest flowers to experiment with due to accessibility and a simple dye process, yet here I am, 15 years into dyeing, using them for the first time. One of my 2018 g…
Learn how to reuse leftover scraps of yarn in all kinds of projects like gift-wrapping, pom-poms, and wearable accessories.
This colorful baby shower featured super cute yarn and elephant-themed decor. Since the gender of the baby was unknown, tons of color were incorporated.
【Materials】 Yarn (color: skin, pink, black, gray, red ) Eye accessories Button accessories Crochet hook Toy stuffing Needle 【Abbrevations】 MR-Magic Ring sc-single crochet inc-increase dec-decrease ch-chain stitch hdc-half double crochet dc-double crochet FLO-through front loops only BLO-through back loops only ss-slip stitch sp-space 【Hand】x 2, make with skin color R1: MR 8 sc (8) R2: … Girl Doll – Mia Crochet Pattern Read More »
If you’ve been a fan of ours on Facebook, Pinterest, or Tumblr, you may have noticed the beautiful photos of Artyarns yarn colors juxtaposed against photos of nature or art that contain similar color themes. These have been very popular and are quite fun to put together! Our next contest centers on beautiful photos of Artyarns. […]
This article contains an overview of natural green dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. The first color that comes to mind when
Nature has such amazing colors and so many gorgeous layers and color combinations. Have you ever wondered if you could dye yarn with a particular herb or other plants nearby you? Growing up I loved to read and in several of my book adventures were people that had created dyes out of the everyday nat
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…
What to do with those yarn scraps left-over from crochet projects? These simple yarn ideas are a great way to bust through your yarn stash and create something artistic and beautiful! Try a few of these this weekend.
For hot chocolate lovers, The City Bakery in New York City is legendary. So when…
Knitting is time consuming, so every once and awhile we think knitters deserve the instant gratification of a one hank wonder. They're a great solution for a last minute gift or to get rid of extra yarn.
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firenze 23.02.07: ivano vitali con i suoi filati di carta di giornale. foto guido mannucci©
Dyeing yarn with rosemary is a great way to get started with natural dyeing. Rosemary is readily available in many regions, even if you
My own hand-spun Perendale and natural-dyed yarn work in progress. Dyes are eucalyptus leaves, coffee, green tea, NZ flax seed pod, walnuts, onion skin.
Dutch Knitting Stitch is a lovely little lace pattern characterized by staggered eyelets. Worked over…
Image 2 of 19 from gallery of Meet the Artist Behind Those Amazing, Hand-Knitted Playgrounds. Photograph by Masaki Koizum
Finished Measurements To fit: 31 (34, 36, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53)“ at bust Yarn Canopy (Worsted) by The Fibre Co. (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% bamboo; 200 yd / 100g) DISCONTINUED • 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins in Acai
Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota is known for monumental installations of yarn, threaded through the room like splashing paint in the air. One giant red woven...
Each card contains the brand, color and weight of yarn. The yarn is just wrapped around and knotted on the back side. No tape or glue was used. When I go t
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"Every step you take, every move you make," 2010, detail Megan Geckler is a Los Angeles-based installation artist who creates site-specific one-of-a-kind
Elevate your crafting with the perfect skin color yarn! Explore the perfect hues for realistic and inclusive creations.
Easy beginner knit pattern: Knit a chunky wool blanket. Free downloadable pattern for the chunky wool blanket on Design The Life You Want To Live by Lynne Knowlton
We were blown away by your thoughts and ideas about our Color of the Year post earlier this month. And watch this - we're ready to share a beautiful video!
SKEINS: 7 skeins of Purl Soho’s Blackbird Linen; Color A: 3 skeins Color B-C: 2 skeins each SIZE: 11 inches wide x 17 inches tall COLORS: Color A, Carnelian Orange + Color C, Queen Anne's Lace; Color A, Silver Thistle + Color B, Warm Copper; Color A, Natural Flax + Color B, Queen Anne's Lace + Color C, Red Radish
1 this method produces subtle color variations reminiscent of tie dye you will need some dye (i used a powdered Dylon dye left over from a previous project) cotton kitchen string (2 balls for $1 @ the bargain shop)--not the...
