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I’ve been feeling like I really want to wear more dresses as the weather gets warmer, and I also want to sew more dresses, so I decided to make a collection of easy dress sewing patterns for summer so all of us can enjoy not wearing pants for a while. Shift Dress Sewing Patterns A […]
Inspired by a sweet teddy bear crochet glasses holder, I wanted to make my own knit glasses holder that looks like a cat. Maybe its a cat eye glasses holder? (Ha, ha) You can make yours without ears if you like, but why not add some cuteness? Supplies You’ll need about 38 yards of worsted […]
I was at a sit and knit event recently and one of the women there asked me about the crochet cast on and said it’s the only one she uses because it’s so neat looking. I don’t usually use it, but it reminded me to talk about it and why you might want to use […]
Knit blankets are my favorite gifts to give to new babies, so it’s high time I put together a collection of blanket knitting patterns. Why I Love Knit Baby Blankets Knit baby blankets (or crochet baby blankets, for that matter) are an ideal gift if you want to make something for a new baby. Every […]
This easy circular knitting machine scarf pattern is a great first project to make on a Sentro or Addi (or whatever brand you have) circular knitting machine. Use whatever yarn you have that works well on the Sentro and make your scarf as long or as short as you like. This project will give you […]
As a knitter and crocheter I have a lot of handmade sweaters, but even if your sweaters aren’t handmade, you might need some help to know how to wash sweaters. This advice is best for washing wool and animal fiber sweaters that shouldn’t be washed in the washing machine, but I wash all my handmade […]
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 […]