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February 8, 2012

Ohio Besties Coffee Cup Sleeves

You and your bestie might be too old for a best friend's necklace, so luckily Amy of Made By Amy D has thought of a solution - Ohio bestie coffee sleeves! I wonder what the Michigan version would be...

February 1, 2012

Lion Brand Yarn CHA Fashion Show

For the past few days, I've been doing demos and soaking up crafty awesomeness at the Craft & Hobby Association Winter 2012 Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim. Per usual, there have been tons of amazing events on the show floor. But, on Monday, Lion Brand Yarn rocked my fiber-loving socks off with their Lion Brand Winter 2012 CHA Fashion Show. There, the models walked an honest-to-god catwalk and sported a combination of Lion Brand Yarn patterns and creations from emerging designers, like this gorgeous dress from Elissa Eriksson.

Here are are a few more of my favorite designs from the show:

Sweater by emerging designer Gareth Brown.

Dress by emerging designer Lucy Faulke.

Gown by emerging designer Paula Cheng.

Dress by emerging designer Heather Orr.

There you have it, folks. I'm submitting this as definitive proof that yarn can be high fashion!

January 31, 2012

Felt Heart Bracelet

The Long Thread's Ellen Luckett Baker shows off this felt heart bracelet she made from Stash Happy: Felt. The bracelet is just one of 30 projects you can make with your stash scraps and comes in handy just in time for Valentine's Day.

January 25, 2012

Get Ready for Knit Michigan

Ok, Mitten crafters. It's almost time for the sixth annual Knit Michigan, a fundraiser to support Michigan cancer charities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills, fiber-arts lovers can participate in workshops, all-day knitting and crocheting, and shop at local stores on hand for the festivities. To learn more, visit Knit Michigan's web site.

January 24, 2012

How-To: Recycled Sweater Throw

Need more ideas for upcycling old sweaters? Check out this recycled sweater throw from Better Homes and Gardens!

[Via One Pretty Thing]

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January 21, 2012

How-To: Needle Felted Mushroom Terrarium

Lisa from Lil Fish Studios shared this gorgeous needle felted mushroom terrarium project on Lark Crafts. I'm loving the textures and details on the ground—especially the multicolored leaves!

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January 19, 2012

How-To: Hudson's Bay-Inspired Knitted Crib Blanket

Hudson's Bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. I adore the solid primary color stripes of the original blankets, so this Hudson's Bay-inspired crib blanket tutorial and knitting pattern from The Purl Bee really caught my eye. If, like me, you're more of a crocheter than a knitter, I think the simple lines would also look great in single crochet!

January 2, 2012

How-To: Knitted Mushroom Wrist Warmers

These knitted mushroom wrist warmers from Adrian at Hello Yarn definitely speak to my inner funky forest sprite! Ready to get your colorwork on? Head over to the site to download the free pattern.

[Via Pinterest]

December 27, 2011

How-To: Crocheted Flower Hair Clips

I love a quick crochet project, and these crocheted flower hair clips from Ellen at Creative Passage are both pretty and fast! Depending on the yarn, they could easily be customized to make speedy handmade barrettes for kids and grownups!

December 23, 2011

Tool Review: Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit & Weave Loom Kit

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I'm a yarn crafter, so when the folks at Lion Brand Yarn sent CRAFT the Martha Stewart Crafts™ and Lion Brand Yarn® Knit & Weave Loom Kit, I jumped at opportunity to put it through its paces. With loom pieces included for more than thirty configurations for making square, rectangle, circle, and oval looms in multiple sizes—plus tools for single knitting, double knitting, weaving, making rosettes, and weaving in ends—there are so many options for creative projects that it's almost overwhelming!

I tested all of the major configurations and techniques, and had a great time learning new skills and trying out yarn crafts that I'd never done before, like weaving and yarn rosette-making. The loom was easy to assemble and easy to configure into different shapes, but the pegs do require a firm hand to press them in and remove them.

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December 12, 2011

Hip Knitted Neck Scarf

Amy from Angry Chicken called her knitted neck scarf "jaunty," and I couldn't agree more! I love the fact that it doubles as both a fashion accessory and a functional neck warmer that can be tossed in your handbag for days when you need some extra warmth on the go. Even though I have tons of handmade gifts to finish up this week, this scarf makes me feel mighty tempted to pull out my needles and get started on a little something for myself!

For all you Ravelers out there, her post also includes a link to the original pattern from Martha Stewart on Ravelry.

December 7, 2011

How-To: Amigurumi Crocheted Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

When I saw this tiny crocheted Rudolph from Cult of Crochet, the cuteness was so overwhelming that I actually squeaked out loud. Need a teeny reindeer of your own? Head over to the site to see step-by-step instructions!

[Via Pinterest]

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