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Friday, August 16, 2013
Amigurumi Blog Directory
The amazing All About Ami has put together an amigurumi blog directory. Head over to her post to browse through all the different crocheters' work from around the world.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Crochet Halloween Costume:
Futurama Brain Slugs
Happy Halloween everyone!
Every year, I tried to convince my husband to dress up. He's not a fan. So when I saw these crochet brain slugs from Louie's Loops, I knew I had to make them because they'll be an easy and tolerable costume for a Futurama fan.
Thanks for sharing the pattern, Louie's Loops.
Is any part of your costume crocheted? Do share in the comments.
Every year, I tried to convince my husband to dress up. He's not a fan. So when I saw these crochet brain slugs from Louie's Loops, I knew I had to make them because they'll be an easy and tolerable costume for a Futurama fan.
Thanks for sharing the pattern, Louie's Loops.
Is any part of your costume crocheted? Do share in the comments.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Quick Tip: Finding Both Yarn Ends of Your Skein
Stitch and Unwind has pointed out a useful video and instructions on how to find the two yarn ends of your skein on allfreeknitting.com. Take a look. (Another great tip they mentioned in the video is to pull both ends of a clump of tangled yarn to unwind it)
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Quick Tip: Storing Bits of Yarn
Just want to share some great inexpensive ways to store yarn:
Cornflower Blue Studio makes use of clothespins to keep bits of left over yarn organized. You never know when you'll need just a bit of a colour. Also make great decorations for your house I think.
In Home Made Simple, they turn mason jars into yarn dispenser. Great when you're doing a project that carries colours and you need to keep everything separate. (Check out their other suggestions to repurpose jars)
Apartment Therapy always has great ideas to enhance your space use and I really like the pocket idea for keeping your yarn organized.
How do you store and organize your yarn? Do share in the comments.
Cornflower Blue Studio makes use of clothespins to keep bits of left over yarn organized. You never know when you'll need just a bit of a colour. Also make great decorations for your house I think.
Source: Cornflower Blue Studio |
Source: Home Made Simple |
Source: Apartment Therapy |
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Free Crochet Pattern Roundup: Pirates
Arrrr, today is International Talk like a Pirate day. Set sail with these free crochet patterns.
You need a crew. Here's pirate bear.
And here's pirate duck.
If you can get Tony Tony Chopper on board, you're good to go.
Your kids can join the crew
And of course there is a costume for you too, kid at heart.
Remember though when you're creating your look that people have a new idea of what pirates look like since this guy came along.
Not ready to go full on pirate? Well, celebrate this fun day with a can cozy.
You need a crew. Here's pirate bear.
Free pattern from Crochet Me |
Free pattern from jennyandteddy |
Free pattern from Sasya |
Free pattern from Red Heart |
Free pattern from Red Heart |
Free pattern from AH! Creations |
Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn |
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Made: Hello Kitty Crochet Hat
My first crochet hat: free pattern from Crochet in Color |
Anyway, I would love some advice on how you determine the size and when to stop increasing. My first attempt, even though it seemed to be measured right, was way too big, so big that it fits me, even though I was aiming for a toddler hat. Now I'm waiting to hear if my second attempt fits or not. Crossing my fingers.
Here are some other free Hello Kitty crochet hat patterns I found: Inspirednest.ca • Crochet Creative Creations
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Made: Crochet Owl Applique
Here is an edging to a granny square piece:
Source: ATERGcrochet on Etsy |
Source: Petals to Picots |
And look at this amazing bag: