While flipping through The Big Ass Book of Home Decor a couple weeks ago, I came across a project like this – yarn-wrapped twig arrangement. I felt like I’d seen similar projects online too, like it wasn’t the first time I’d seen a branch wrapped in yarn, but now I can’t find anything in blog-landContinue reading “Make a scrap-yarn-wrapped branch decoration!”
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Switch Plates! And how to make one from an old record cover!
My club mail out day was Tuesday, and, like I do every month, I put the 2 patterns up on ravelry and flickr after sending out the pdf to the members. Normally, since the patterns aren’t available to the public, plus they are small trinkets that most knitters don’t seem to care much about, thisContinue reading “Switch Plates! And how to make one from an old record cover!”
Make long stripes in your hand-dyed yarn!
Here it is, part 4 of my yarn dyeing tutorial series! This is probably a good place to announce, my next big project (not counting all the smaller projects I’m currently working on) is a yarn dyeing ebook! I’m guessing the release date will be around late summer, and it will be awesome, seriously. EverythingContinue reading “Make long stripes in your hand-dyed yarn!”
Tutorial: Crock Pot Yarn Dyeing!
You may not even know about these, but way back at the beginning of this blog, almost 3 years ago, I did a couple of kool-aid yarn dyeing tutorials. They were specifically how-tos for getting particular kinds of variegation (as opposed to dyeing basics) – part 1 being three blending colors, part 2 longer stripesContinue reading “Tutorial: Crock Pot Yarn Dyeing!”
Fingerless Mitts part 3: Knit Gradient Mitts!
Now for part 3 of my Fingerless Mitts Times 3 tutorials from Craft: 10! Knit Gradient Mitts! It’s written as more of a how-to than a normal knitting pattern, with step-by-step instructions and photos to go with them! I made it into a free PDF – download it directly here or head over to ravelryContinue reading “Fingerless Mitts part 3: Knit Gradient Mitts!”
Fingerless Mitts parts 1+2: Recycled Sock Mitts!
Remember the Fingerless Mitts Times 3 project I had in Craft: 10 back in February? Well, now that it’s getting colder, I want to share the tutorials with all of you do stuff! readers! I’m dividing the 3 mitt types into 2 parts, because the first 2 go together – the 2 different recycled sockContinue reading “Fingerless Mitts parts 1+2: Recycled Sock Mitts!”
how-to: Recycled Sweater Wool Jewelry!
do stuff! is in need of a new tutorial, don’t you think? It’s been awhile! This is a project I’ve been teaching at the Multnomah County Libraries all summer – my last class is coming up on Thursday and I think it’s about time I share it with the rest of you! It’s a simpleContinue reading “how-to: Recycled Sweater Wool Jewelry!”
free pattern: Penta-Coasters!
When I was getting ready to release leethal quick knits I realized all of my patterns so far had been cuffs/bracelets, so I designed these Penta-Coasters! You can get the free pdf from the patterns page over there (or ravelry), and I’ll also paste the pattern below for anyone who is anti-pdf… I made upContinue reading “free pattern: Penta-Coasters!”
bobbie’s tee tote tutorial!
a few months ago i got the nicest package in the mail! pete’s aunt bobbie made this super crafty, recycley t-shirt tote bag and sent me not just the bag itself, but a supernice note with a how-to for making my own! so flippin awesome! so this is bobbie’s tutorial, brought to you by doContinue reading “bobbie’s tee tote tutorial!”
craftstylish celebration month tutorials and more
oh hello there world. i’ve been so out of everything lately, it’s been a weird last couple of weeks. pete had a semi-emergency surgery a week ago and has been home recovering since, so i’ve been working less than usual, and things like blog-reading and twitter-following almost not at all, so i’m pretty detached. we’veContinue reading “craftstylish celebration month tutorials and more”
Lee Does Stuff 