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Using blanket stitch on cross stitch fabric is a great way to finish the edges and help reduce fraying. I used this technique on my cross stitch napkin rings, but it’s a great way to finish bookmarks or anything else that won’t be framed or finished so that the raw edges aren’t exposed. Why is […]
I like using cross stitch in unusual ways, and I decided a perfect little cross stitch project for spring (or any other time) would be some cross stitch napkin rings. The finishing is a little time consuming, but the cross stitch itself doesn’t take that long, and it’s a fun way to use different colors […]
One of question when it comes to using the circular knitting machine to make scarves is how to finish the ends of a knitting machine scarf. Because you’ve made a tube, the short ends need to be closed up in some way to finish the project. Here are five ways to finish the ends of […]
This collection of crochet baby blanket patterns has plenty of options for beginners as well as those with more experience. We’ll look at simple stitch patterns, textured stitches and some fancier options so every little one can have the perfect blanket for them. Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns The most basic baby blankets to crochet […]
This moss stitch baby blanket crochet pattern came about from me just seeing what I could make with the yarn I had available. It’s a good example of the way I like to make baby blanket patterns up as I go along (detailed in my post on how to make a crochet baby blanket). The […]
There are so many baby blanket patterns out there, but you can also learn to make a crochet baby blanket pretty easily to use whatever yarn and stitch pattern you like and to make it whatever size you want. These instructions mostly cover making a square or rectangle baby blanket in once piece using the […]
Seed stitch knitting is a lot of fun and pretty easy to do even if you’re a new knitter. Let’s learn all about how to knit seed stitch. What is Seed Stitch? Seed stitch is a simple repeating pattern of alternating knits and purls that also alternates from row to row. So in the first […]