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Looking for some relaxing and calming crafts for adults? Check out these 35 stress relief crafts to make when you're feeling anxious and stressed.

This listing is for the PATTERN ONLY. This pattern is rather easy, so perfect for beginners! basic stitches used, only the back / head plate can be tricky but I tried to explain it the best I can! Stitches used: SC, INC, DEC, CH Materials used: 4mm crochet hook, yellow and blue yarn, toy stuffing, red felt I do not own this character. Cyndaquil belongs to Nintendo. Please do not claim this pattern as your own or sell the finish products for your own profit as I spent a lot of time working on this pattern. However, feel free to share your finished products on social media, but please give credit and possibly a link to the listing ;D Thank you! As this pattern is sent to you digitally, I cannot offer refunds.

Copycat Dishcloth This knit pattern / tutorial is available for free... Full post: Copycat Dishcloth

These crafts are easy to make and look beautiful in your home. They can be done by anyone with the right materials, so you don’t need any previous experience! These easy crafts are great for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Little Conkers made this Little Duckling pattern: Follow the links below for more details about the pattern in all the usual places: Duckling Crochet Patterns on Etsy Duckling Crochet Pattern on LoveC

Cute Amigurumi Onigiri Free Pattern Ideas – Onigiri is a popular Japanese snack that uses seasoned rice. Let’s make a cute amigurumi version of Onigiri. This is so cute and ... Read more

The granny stripe circle is a lovely pattern to make mandalas, coasters, table(cloths) placemats, use for round cushions, and the list goes on if you have an adventurous and wild imagination. Here's how to make one. Supplies: * DK yarn in as many colors you'd like and a 4 mm hook * scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving ends You may want to work ends/tails as you go. Learn how I do that here. Stitches in US terms: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), chain space (ch-sp), double crochet (dc). Measurements of sample circle: Pattern Foundation and round 1: In color 1, ch4 (counts as 1dc+1 ch) and in last st from hook, d1, ch1 eleven times (12 dcs -we are going to retain this number in the next rounds as well). Sl st with first st to end round. Round 2: Insert color 2 in ch-sp (any, I usually do it in the one before the last of round 1), ch3 (counts as the 1st dc) and dc1, ch1, and in next and all other ch-sps, dc2, ch1. Sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 3: Insert color 3 in ch-sp, ch3 (counts as the 1st dc) and dc2, ch1, and in next and all other ch-sps, dc3, ch1. Sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 4: Insert color 4 and repeat round 3. (Repeat round 3 to increase the circle to your desired size.) Sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 5: Insert color 5 in ch-sp, ch3, dc2, ch1, dc3. In next (and all other ch-sps) work this pattern: dc3, ch1, dc3. When last ch-sp is filled, sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 6: Insert color 6 in ch-sp, and repeat round 5. Work rest of tails. Hope you have fun!

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I bought a book on Chinese knots by Suzen Millodot several years ago. It was a well-written book and very easy to follow. I've mastered...

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This is a guide to making DIY Swedish advent stars. Learn how to make a fun and festive craft using old books, by following this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

Looking for a fun craft project on a budget? Check out these cool and easy DIY crafts for adults! From simple DIY crafts to home decor crafts, Here are some of our fun dollar store crafts to make on a budget. So get creative and start crafting today!

It's stuff. Made from yarn and fiber. Yarn doesn't have to be boring!

Exclusive sneak preview for our devoted RePlayGround bloggers, this soda tab belt project is coming out in our new 100-project book, set for publication in April 2011. In the meantime, summer is here and suddenly the streets are littered with soda cans and tabs - here is an an eco-chic way for your to upcycle your summer treats. 1. To start out your belt, you'll need approximately 110 soda tabs, or 13 tabs for every 4" of your belt. For the cording you can use anything from shoelaces to nylon cording. For a recent RePlayGround workshop we used t-shirt strips, cut in a spiral around the edge of a t-shirt, 1" thick. Pull your t-shirt strip to utilize that natural curl shape! Start by bending down the extra sharp flap of metal in the center hole, if it hasn't broken off already. 2. Cut your cord (or t-shirt strip) to 100" and tie a loop at the center of the cord, securing with a tight double knot. The loop should be about the same size as a soda tab, because this is what you're going to hook your last tab onto to close your belt. 3. Thread the two cord ends through a soda tab, from the underside of the tab (see Abby's illustration above). 4. a) Put a second tab on top of the first. b) Bring the cord ends up and around tab 2 from one side, down the middle, and back through tab 1. 5. a) Put a third tab under the second. b) Bring cord back to front through tab 3 and up through tab 2. 6. Continue this pattern until the belt is a few inches longer than your waist size. 7. Finish the cord with a tight double knot and trim loose ends. 8. Now you get to show off your belt! To wear, just slip the knot end through the loop you tied at the beginning. Happy Upcycling!

Whether you are looking for something to make for yourself, your kids, or your home, take a look at these 6 projects you can make using fabric scraps.

Magnetic Katamari Desk Organizer: My, your desk really is full of things! Which is why you totally need a katamari to get everything together. This organizer not only holds pencils and pens, but also sports magnetic ends to hold paperclips, pins or binder clips. And if you'…

Twisting is simply the process of combining together multiple fibres, threads or yarns in a wrapping around (twisting) motion. Twisting fibres will create a thread (or singles), twisting threads will create a yarn, twisting yarns will create a cord or cable - and so on.I'm a huge believer in knowledge is power. If you don't know how a fabric is constructed, how will you be able to design a product that is suitable for your customer? Do you know what a "racked" garment is? Do you know how to fix it?We've already had a quick look at microns, so let's start from the beginning with "Twisted Fibre Fabrics".

DIY of Predyeing with madder root and print with botanicals to produce such unexpected beautiful results. Using leaves with high tannins give great results

Finger knitting is so easy! And it's so fun! It's sooooo much easier than regular knitting. And you can actually make something from beginning to end in less than 10 minutes. OK, so we're only making bracelets, necklaces and headbands here, but out of all the time I've spent knitting with my girls, we still haven't actually finished anything. Not even a Barbie blanket. (lol We'll get there some day...) I've spent quite a bit of time this year trying to teach my 7 and 9 year olds how to knit with knitting needles. It's definitely been a struggle for

It's stuff. Made from yarn and fiber. Yarn doesn't have to be boring!

The needle felting kits contain everything you need as well as detailed instructions with high quality photographs of each step.

If you’re a beginner, crafting with epoxy resin can be challenging. Here are the five things you need to know before you start.

NEW Sushi Party - by Luluslittleshop • This listing includes 11 patterns! • Patterns in English • #3 and #4 weight yarns • 3.25 and 3.5 mm hooks • Magnets optional • YouTube tutorial on how to make 2-color sts Please show me yours by tagging me on Instagram @Luluslittleshop and use #Luluslittleshop.

BeadCreator is a software package for beaders who want to design their own patterns either for personal or commercial use. I've been busy testing it out - check out my full review in this article!

I can't believe I've made it this far! I don't have a giveaway for this milestone, because it totally snuck up on me. But I did want to share my 200 days of grannies mosaic with you. I know you all enjoy seeing everything laid out together. Crazy huh?! I...

IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTICE FOR HOLIDAYS: Please ORDER no later than DECEMBER 3RD for delivery by Christmas. In the U.S., shipments from my store go via a 3rd part shipper, then to USPS. Once shipped, I have no control of delivery timing. To Canada, the shipper is usually DHL and it can take longer due to clearing customs, etc. Questions? Please message me before ordering. Thank you so much! You've heard the saying, "not my circus, not my monkeys," but what happens when everything turns upside down and you realize it actually IS your drama after all? Crap. Oh well, might as well embrace the chaos of life. You're going to need all the coffee you can get so might as well drink up in this mug that says it all. This is a terrific work mug, boss gift, etc. This mug is offered in two different sizes: 11oz. or 15oz. In Starbucks terms, think of one mug holding nearly the contents of a tall drink and the other more like a grande. I've designed the graphic which I then have a U.S. company print on a mug and ship to you. It's dishwasher and microwave safe. The highest quality printing possible is used so it won't fade no matter how many times you wash it. NOTE: If this is being shipped to someone as a gift, we apologize we are unable to gift wrap or include a gift card. This is because the outside manufacturer who prints my design onto the mug and ships it is unable to because of the type of protective packaging used for shipping. SHIPPING NOTE: If ordering more than 1, shipping costs apply to each due to the mug's protective packaging. If ordering in bulk, please first inquire about shipping costs.

A very fat Yoshi. Made entirely with sheep wool with a technique called needle felting, where a barbed needle is stabbed into sheep wool to form shapes. Complete with back rolls, a comically small shell, and little tail. This chonky boi is approx. 4 x 4 x 3.5 inches.

Don't miss these easy crafts to make and sell if you want to start making extra cash from home. They're all cheap to make but look unbelieveably stunning!