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I knit this Halloween Coffee Cup Cozy years ago with the intent that there would be a whole bunch of seasonal cozies to follow. I finally did make a Christmas tree one using intarsia and another winter coffee cup cozy using stranded knitting to make trees, but I think there are a lot more possibilities! […]
This knit mini pumpkin pattern made on the circular knitting machine is quick and easy to make, and you can do it a few different ways (and in different colors!) to make a bunch of pumpkins in no time. Materials I have only made this knit mini pumpkin pattern with worsted weight yarn (specifically Lion […]
When I interviewed with Brian for the editing job at the University of Arkansas Press, I’m sure we talked about all the usual things you are supposed to talk about at job interviews, such as my experience (newspaper editing and avid reading) and why I wanted to leave the paper (night work sucks when your […]
This bulky stockinette throw knitting pattern is super easy to make and a really fast project because three strands of yarn are held together throughout. When I made it I happened to have a lot of several different colors of the same yarn so mine is actually color blocked, but you could hold three strands […]
Whether you do cross stitch, embroidery or visible mending, having a travel stitching kit can be helpful when you’re on the road or just away from home and want something to do that doesn’t involve a screen. I don’t usually take stitching projects away from home, but I do sometimes do them in different parts […]
Whether you’re traveling long distance or packing a project to take to appointments, having a travel crochet kit that works for you can make crafting away from home so much easier. Travel Crochet Kit Needs The first thing to think about when building a travel crochet kit is what you need to put in it. […]
I’m a writer who still likes to write on paper with a pen, so you’d think I’d have a lot of experience with how to remove ink stain from clothing. But I don’t, so I was weirdly excited when I got ink on this long-sleeved shirt because I get to show you how to remove […]