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September 24, 2012
Travel FO
In-flight WIP
I rarely get the time to make things for myself. However, after designer, Nicole Winer's Kickstart Monday Quickie Slippers being made at the Bernat offices -- well, I couldn't help grabbing some yarn and whipping up a pair during my flight back to the states. In fact, they were so fun to crochet that I modified the pattern and made a mini version for my daughter. Aren't they
I rarely get the time to make things for myself. However, after designer, Nicole Winer's Kickstart Monday Quickie Slippers being made at the Bernat offices -- well, I couldn't help grabbing some yarn and whipping up a pair during my flight back to the states. In fact, they were so fun to crochet that I modified the pattern and made a mini version for my daughter. Aren't they
September 17, 2012
New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Webbed Legwarmers!
Shown in colors: Black(ish), White(ish) & Pumpkin(ish)
Alright, it's the middle of September, so I can't wait any longer to start posting Halloween projects. Oh, how I *heart* this season! Over the coming weeks I'll be posting a several spooky projects -- both new and from the archives -- so, get ready! First up though, is my latest, littles design: Webbed leg warmers. Simple, black & white,
Alright, it's the middle of September, so I can't wait any longer to start posting Halloween projects. Oh, how I *heart* this season! Over the coming weeks I'll be posting a several spooky projects -- both new and from the archives -- so, get ready! First up though, is my latest, littles design: Webbed leg warmers. Simple, black & white,
September 14, 2012
Video: No-tool Pompoms + Pom-inspiration!
'Tis the season to get crafty, and nothing says craftiness like a puffy, little pompom. Here's my DIY tutorial on how to make your own fluff balls, without needing any special tools. Yes my friends, all you need a some yarn & scissors, your hands and a dream! Give the video a watch and please, share it with friends.
Need a little pom-speration? Hows-about a snapshot of my Pompompalooza
Need a little pom-speration? Hows-about a snapshot of my Pompompalooza
September 12, 2012
Candy Corn Poncho in Crafts 'n' Things!
Halloween is a little over a month and a half away and I don't know about you, but I'm already in the spirit. I *heart* Halloween, so keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks for some spooktacular project ideas for kids and home. First up: the crocheted, Candy Corn poncho from the latest issue of Crafts 'n' Things Magazine. It's a sweet, little project that'll ward off the
September 10, 2012
Free Bernat Softee Chunky Pattern: iCover Digital Tablet Cozy!
iCover, digital tablet cozy.
Do you have a case of the Mondays? Well so do we. Weekly. That's why on every Monday this month, the Bernat Design team and I came up with quick-and-easy projects that'll begin your week with a bang! Join us on the Bernat Blog for, Kickstart Mondays. Free projects + easy to accomplish = a feeling of world domiKnition!
First up, is my iCover pattern --
Do you have a case of the Mondays? Well so do we. Weekly. That's why on every Monday this month, the Bernat Design team and I came up with quick-and-easy projects that'll begin your week with a bang! Join us on the Bernat Blog for, Kickstart Mondays. Free projects + easy to accomplish = a feeling of world domiKnition!
First up, is my iCover pattern --
September 6, 2012
Still Crazy for Chevrons!
Here we are, exactly a year from the infamous Missoni at Target stores (in the U.S.) launch; the tipping point for what has continued to be a collective, crazed enthusiasm for chevron print. It's a bandwagon that I happily jumped onto with both feet -- I even designed a Sheep(ish) baby blanket that was featured on Apartment Therapy on that same, fateful day. Then, because I tend to get graphic
September 5, 2012
Meet the Designer: Jill Zielinski
Jill Zielinski aka" Kniterella"
If you've seen my DIY specials, listened to my podcast mini-series or read either the Craft Corps book or website, you know how much I love to interview creative, interesting people. I also love giving a forum for fellow designers to shine. It's been a while since I've shared one of these conversations on this blog, but I'm thrilled to be able to do so today
If you've seen my DIY specials, listened to my podcast mini-series or read either the Craft Corps book or website, you know how much I love to interview creative, interesting people. I also love giving a forum for fellow designers to shine. It's been a while since I've shared one of these conversations on this blog, but I'm thrilled to be able to do so today
Meet the Designer: Jill Zielinkis
Jill Zielinkis aka" Kniterella"
If you've seen my DIY specials, listened to my podcast mini-series or read either the Craft Corps book or website, you know how much I love to interview creative, interesting people. I also love giving a forum for fellow designers to shine. It's been a while since I've shared one of these conversations on this blog, but I'm thrilled to be able to do so today
If you've seen my DIY specials, listened to my podcast mini-series or read either the Craft Corps book or website, you know how much I love to interview creative, interesting people. I also love giving a forum for fellow designers to shine. It's been a while since I've shared one of these conversations on this blog, but I'm thrilled to be able to do so today
August 28, 2012
Granny Biased Pillow for Interweave Crochet
My latest Home Hooking column for Interweave Crochet Magazine is in the Fall 2012 issue, along with my pattern for a granny-stripe worked on the bias pillow. I love playing with pops of color in an otherwise neutral room at home, and pillows make that easy to do without having to make a big, home decor commitment.
This version uses Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) yarn in colors: Yellow(ish)
This version uses Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) yarn in colors: Yellow(ish)
August 27, 2012
Crafts 'n' Things: Knit Frame Front
As we inch closer to official "crafting season" (aka "It's time to get gift-making!"), I thought I'd share a quickie idea that's great for using up those yarn scraps. You can easily add a little warmth to a room by knitting a easy, garter stitch cover to go over the front of any ol', plain frame. Check out my version featured in Crafts 'n' Things Magazine. To make it, I used left-over
