Update 2/25/2010: I’m doing a new dyeing tutorial, and decided I’ve learned so much and changed my methods over the years that I should edit these old posts a bit, so the basics here are original, but some minor details are changed… ok part 2: complicated multi-colored self-striping yarn! so after i made that variegatedContinue reading “multi-colored custom yarn with kool-aid, part 2!!”
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multi-colored custom yarn with kool-aid, part 1!
Update 2/25/2010: I’m doing a new dyeing tutorial, and decided I’ve learned so much and changed my methods over the years that I should edit these old posts a bit, so the basics here are original, but some minor details are changed… ok here i go, my first blog tutorial! it’s gonna be a two-parter,Continue reading “multi-colored custom yarn with kool-aid, part 1!”
do stuff to help the earth
i know it’s a bit late for an earth day post, but i just read a quote/monologue by Bill Maher that inspired me to recommend something everyone can do to help. stop using plastic bags! well, stop tossing out plastic bags. just say no to bags whenever possible; when you’re going somewhere where you knowContinue reading “do stuff to help the earth”
make shoes!
when the first issue of craft magazine came out last fall, i got super inspired by their knitted boots. but… damn, they looked like a lot of hard work, with the drilling and the multitudes of double pointed needles sticking out everywhere; plus, i don’t wear heels, and didn’t have any shoes that seemed likeContinue reading “make shoes!”
issue #1
it’s officially released! the complete contents are: p.1 intro, do stuff! p.2-5 ninja mitts tutorials (5 versions) p.6-7 record bowls how-to p.8 leethal tea recipe p.9 beer bread recipe p.10-11 hat of the issue: monster hat p.12-15 intro to photography p.16 listen to: angela correa p.17 correatown’s contribution p.18-21 go here: las vegas p.22 funnyContinue reading “issue #1”