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May 8, 2008
Transcoding Lace Patterns
Cindy Moore is rewriting lace patterns from the 1897 book The Art of Knitting, modernizing the terminology and charts used in the patterns. You can buy greeting cards with the patterns on her website (great Mother's Day idea), and look at her altered book full of swatches.
Posted by Becky Stern |
May 8, 2008 04:00 PM
Knitting, Patterns, Vintage |
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May 6, 2008
Free Patterns @ Knit.1
Not sure how I missed this, but the Knit.1 website has a whole page of free pattern PDFs for you to download. Check it out and find knit and crochet patterns for everything from a knitted and felted reusable tote (pictured above) to a lacy cardigan, amigurimi octopus, or anchor-motif tube top.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 6, 2008 07:00 PM
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May 5, 2008
Knitted Carrots & Mandarins
Bleu Arts is offering these two cute new knitting patterns, which can be turned into sachets, baby rattles, or even pincushions.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 5, 2008 07:00 PM
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April 28, 2008
Celestial Bodies in Orbit Embroidery Pattern
The Floss Box is selling a downloadable PDF of this Celestial Bodies in Orbit embroidery pattern, which is nice enough to include poor ol' Pluto. This pattern is the fifth in her "Science in Stitches" series, which features such patterns as The Law of Gravity, DNA: The Code of Life, and Meteorology. [via]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 28, 2008 01:00 PM
Bazaar, Needlearts, Patterns |
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April 25, 2008
HOW TO - Make "Roller Coasters"
Juliette from Chickpea Sewing Studio has a new pattern up at The Sewing Republic which shows you how to make these ric-rac trimmed "roller coasters". This would be a great project to use up fun scraps of fabric you can't bear to part with.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 25, 2008 05:00 PM
Home and Garden, Patterns, Sewing |
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HOW TO - Make a Robot Toy
Revoluzza shows you the steps that go into making this fun plush robot for a lucky kid you know--or even yourself!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 25, 2008 01:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Patterns |
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Leethal's Short-Rows Wavy Hat - CRAFT Pattern Podcast
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This week's CRAFT Pattern Podcast is the Short-Rows Wavy Hat by Lee Meredith of Leethal.net. Lee uses beautiful hand-dyed recycled yarn to create the cool looking wavy knit hat! You can catch up with Lee and all her projects via her blog.
Related:
Leethal's Multi-colored Custom Yarn Dyeing with Kool Aid
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Apr 25, 2008 11:00 AM
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April 24, 2008
HOW TO - Knit an Evening Shrug
The Purl Bee shows you how to knit up this earthy yet sophisticated shrug from sustainable bamboo yarn. Perfect to wear over a little dress, or even with a tank and jeans.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 24, 2008 03:00 PM
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Ariana Marinelli Interview and Staindrop Hedgehog Pattern
Kristen of Plush You! has an interview with crafter Ariana Marinelli who makes plush goodness like these hedgehogs above. Read the interview and enter the giveaway to win two albino hedgehogs. Ariana also includes a pattern to make the cute little hedgehogs above.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 24, 2008 10:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Interviews, Patterns, Sewing |
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April 23, 2008
HOW TO - Crochet an Octopus
WhipUp tips us off to these great instructions by Laura Diez on how to make this cute crocheted octopus--and the info is available in both English and Spanish. Octopus How-To
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 23, 2008 05:00 PM
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April 21, 2008
HOW TO - Drape a Bodice
Domestic Haven has posted a series of helpful videos explaining how to drape a bodice on a dress form--here's the first of several. The site is also full of great pattern reviews, be sure to check it out!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 21, 2008 12:00 PM
101, Fashion, Patterns, Sewing |
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April 16, 2008
Sandi Henderson Interview @ QuiltersBuzz
QuiltersBuzz recently posted an interview with designer Sandi Henderson, who shares her free PDF pattern for these frilly Ruffle Pillows, which have of course been made with her signature Ginger Blossom fabric.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 16, 2008 12:00 PM
Fabric, Interviews, Patterns |
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April 15, 2008
Tiny Toys from Leftover Sock Yarn
Joey's House is selling a PDF pattern showing you how to create these tiny stuffed toys from the leftover sock yarn you have in your stash. Tiny Toy Patterns
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 15, 2008 12:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Patterns |
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Interweave's Top 5 Readers' Choice Patterns Available in Free PDF
For a limited time until May 14th, you can download these 5 knitting patterns that won The Best of Interweave Knits Readers' Choice Awards! The patterns available are: Cable-Down Raglan by Stefanie Japel, Nantucket Jacket by Norah Gaughan, Sunrise Circle Jacket by Kate Gilbert, Tweedy Aran Cardigan by Norah Gaughan, and the Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark. Now go and download this free PDF before it's gone!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 15, 2008 08:00 AM
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April 11, 2008
Hansigurumi Juvenile Sea Nettle - CRAFT Pattern Podcast
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This week's CRAFT Pattern Podcast is the knit Juvenile Sea Nettle by Hansi Singh of Hansigurumi, a crafter who knits the most beautiful under the sea creatures. Make this beautiful Juvenile Sea Nettle, a species of the jelly fish. You can see more close-up photos of the project in Hansi's Flickr.
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Paper Nautilus Shell by Hansigurumi - CRAFT Pattern Podcast
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 11, 2008 11:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, CRAFT Podcast, Knitting, Patterns |
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April 10, 2008
Bear and Bunny Embroidery Patterns by Wee Wonderfuls
If you're looking a fun new embroidery project, you're in luck! Wee Wonderfuls has just made her sweet bear and bunny embroidered doll patterns available for free download. Thank you Hillary! Bear and Bunny
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 10, 2008 03:00 PM
Needlearts, Patterns |
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April 6, 2008
Amigurumi Pear
Amigurumi Girl has a free pattern to make this adorable amigurumi pear. [ via Thimble ]
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Knit Fruit
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 6, 2008 08:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Crochet, Patterns |
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April 3, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Bulky Bucket Hat
Lee Meredith shares her quick and easy pattern to knit up this snuggly bulky bucket hat--just the thing for a chilly Spring morning.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 3, 2008 06:00 AM
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March 31, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Knitted Calculator
Katie Park of CaffaKnitted shares her free pattern for making this fun oversized knitted calculator, which also doubles as a throw pillow! Knitted Calulcator Pattern
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 31, 2008 01:00 PM
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March 28, 2008
Crochet Corsage from Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts Lacy Crochet - CRAFT Pattern Podcast
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Just in time for Spring, spruce up your wardrobe with this pattern to make the crochet corsage from the book, Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Lacy Crochet published by Chronicle Books. You can make two flower options based on the same pattern -- the Gerbera (pictured left) and the Rose. This book is one of my crochet favorites as it brings that beautiful and simple Japanese craft touch to pretty crochet projects for home, clothing, and accessories.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 28, 2008 10:00 AM
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