By Yarn and Needlework Contributor Stephanie from the blog Twilly 23
Want to make a cute stuffed animal? This crocheted monkey is super cute and makes a great gift. The Create A Friend kit provides everything you need to make this cute monkey toy.
By Yarn and Needlework Contributor Stephanie from the blog Twilly 23
Want to make a cute stuffed animal? This crocheted monkey is super cute and makes a great gift. The Create A Friend kit provides everything you need to make this cute monkey toy.
By Yarn and Needlework Contributor Stephanie from the blog Twilly 23
Cooler temperatures have started trickling in where I live. Fall is returning and so is the need for knitwear. A close fitting cap makes an excellent bike hat to wear under your helmet. It provides extra warmth and some extra cushioning. A cable pattern gives this hat great texture. Though this pattern is for intermediate knitters, if you are a beginner knitter who wants to level up this is an excellent project to do so. Once mastered, cables are easy to do and are an impressive addition to knitted gifts.
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By Yarn and Needlework Contributor Stephanie from the blog Twilly 23
Have an old bra past its prime? Instead of throwing it out, use the bra hardware for craft projects. By simply cutting off the hooks and eyes, you can resew them to create your own bra extender. This little accessory is a quick way to fix an ill fitting bra.
By Crochet Contributors Sara & Helen. Follow them on their blog, Sunflower Cottage Crochet.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet the slip stitch join?
By Yarn and Needlework Contributor Stephanie from the blog Twilly 23
Love sewing? Me too! Making a fabric cover for your sewing machine protects it from dust and other grime. A sewing machine cover is a great beginner project. Basically, this pattern has you sewing together rectangles of varying sizes. This is also a good opportunity to use stash fabric. My sewing machine cover was made from leftover fabric from my Upcycled Apron.
By Crochet Contributors Sara & Helen. Follow them on their blog, Sunflower Cottage Crochet.
Today we’re going to learn how to do the single crochet join method.
I actually really like how the single crochet join method looks because it creates a “pinstripe” appearance on the right side of your work. It is a raised, visible line and when done with a pretty color to join your squares with, it looks amazing.
By Yarn and Needlework Contributor Stephanie from the blog Twilly 23
It may be hot now but before we know it fall will return. Make some arm warmers to wear when cooler temperatures arrive. Find an old knit long sleeved top that’s wearing out and upcycle the sleeves. This beginner sewing project is a good way to practice your new skills.