Awesome knitting patterns for animal softies from under the sea are here to help you enjoy summer even more!
Wondering what Christmas crafts to make and sell for a profit this holiday season? Here are the easiest DIY holiday crafts you can make and sell today...
If there’s one thing that knitters worldwide can appreciate, it’s nifty tips and tricks that…
BEST funny CRAFT memes on everything from glitter to craft rooms to craft hoarding to shopping at the craft store and life as a crafter and maker!
Step-by-step tutorial for beginner knitters about a simple way to make neat increases that do not form holes.
Japanese Basket Rocks (with Clay!): Have you ever seen Japanese Basket Rocks? Traditionally you use basketry cane, leather or even rope to make these rocks but I decided to try using polymer clay instead! These decorative stones are a nice little addition to your office or home decor …
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
Free knitting pattern for Christmas ornaments. Cute and easy Christmas free patterns to knit your own ornaments.
The M1r and M1L knitting increases are used in various types of patterns for shaping. These are essential techniques for any knitter to know.
Turn smooth stones into adorable Santa stones to give, display and use at Christmas. 10 Ways to use them suggested in post.
12 simple knitting stitches for beginners for any knitter including those learning how to knit and the more advanced. Take a look and start swatching!
To be an unforgettable grandparent, you need to do memorable things with your grandchildren. Here are 19 unforgettable activities to do with grandchildren. These are grandparent tested and grandchild approved!
When I was pregnant, I had a lot of time to knit. I knitted scarves and baby hats and a friend of mine suggested I could make crafts to make and sell. I had no idea, but there are thousands of profitable crafts (like mason jar crafts too!). And if you’re a stay at home […]
Learn how to knit a scarf for beginners in this free step-by-step video tutorial. We'll cover the three main steps to knit a scarf!
Get ready for winter with these free cowl knitting patterns for beginners. This collection includes easy cowl knitting patterns for every kind of knitter
Senior family members are often the best genealogy resource. Here are family history interview questions to ask to discover more about generations past.
When we need to adjust the length of a sweater or change the bottom band on a sleeve, we wish we could undo the cast on edge, pull the yarn and unravel the work the same way as we unravel it from the bind off edge. If you’ve ever tried to unravel the work from […]
ARGH! Those blasted moths! If you just discovered that your closet has been Golden Corral All-You-Can-Eat Buffet destination for the clothing moths in your neighborhood, then you need this post.
Is ‘dress to impress’ the style mantra you swear by? Then you better watch what you wear! I know, I know. You’re probably arching
Modern conveniences and busy schedules have made modern housekeeping faster and less hands-on. But what important, old-fashioned homemaking skills have we lost? Here are some ideas to inspire you, and tips to get you started. Table of contents1. 🍎 Gardening2. 🥫 Preserving Seasonal Food3. 🍞 Baking Bread4. 🍽 Cooking from scratch5. 📒 Planning ahead6. 🧶
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I recently shared a crocheted Cascading Kimono Cardigan Pattern here on the blog so I thought it might be fun to share this knit kimono pattern today! This particular kimono is completely beginner friendly and it's made with my all time favorite super bulky yarn and large needles. It's so comfortable to wear and it's
How to Read a Knitting Chart for Absolute Beginners with Video Tutorial by Studio Knit
These are 18 incredibly easy things to make and sell for extra money online. Featuring Etsy, Google & Pinterest best-selling DIY & craft trends.
You’ve probably seen the odd tutorial for something like this, but this one is just a bit extra special. How amazing is the vessel above? I just love the colour combinations, the…
Learn how to get a smooth, beautiful edge, avoiding that stair-step look of the normal bind-off with the Sloped Bind-Off Method. A simple technique that changes your...
Today I would love to share with you a technique that I learned several years ago that is absolutely essential for cardigans if you want to avoid knitting the bands and finishing the raw edges. It also comes in handy for scarves or any items with open raw edges. It looks like an ap
Keep your hands toasty warm with these adorable DIY hand warmers that are cheap and easy to make and perfectly pocket sized!
Looking for something truly special to gift this holiday season? Here are our favorite edible gifts to make at home, plus tips for how to wrap them.
Need a stretchy cast-on? How about a cast-on for a moebius scarf? Or a cast-on method that will destroy Second Sock Syndrome? Check out these little-known cast-on methods Can a cast-on method change your life? Oh, you’d better believe it can! Once upon a time, I had a distressing problem knitting anything that came in twos...
8 Cable Stitch Knitting Patterns - Knit up some cable swatches and develop your skills, from basic designs to more complicated cables.
Learn How to Join in the Round With Circular Knitting!: You’ve cast on the right amount of stitches, and you’re ready to start your project. Now the next big step…join in the round! This fun technique is easy to learn and will allow you to work all those circular knitting patterns you’ve always wanted …
Yarn weights. Everything you ever wanted or needed to know in one complete reference guide including a yarn weights chart!
One of the best ways of preserving your family history and to make the most of your research is to make a family tree album that can help you preserve the information for future generations. Making a family tree album can also help to bring all the family stories and pictures together so that your
When a project requires steep increases, the pattern will instruct us to cast on a certain number of stitches at the beginning of a row. At first, it might seem confusing, because we usually cast on stitches when there are no stitches on the needles, not when we are already halfway through the project. Despite […]
This Robin amigurumi is a great project for intermediate and seasoned crocheters! You can use it to make any round, little bird you like.
Sleepovers at grandma’s house can be the best times of your kid’s lives but they can also cause anxiety for all if you’re not prepared. So how do you have successful sleepovers at Grandma’s? In this post, I’ll give you 10 simple tips to help make sure the time spent will be wonderful for both […]
Have you ever been caught off-guard by a visual tangent in your art? When creating a composition there are so many different things to juggle that it's easy to miss even the obvious flaws - and that’s when tangents sneak in.
Following a basic formula that uses the same markup no matter what you sell can easily overprice your work. Here's the right way to price handmade products.
You’ve probably noticed that no matter how careful we are when we bind off stitches, the last stitch is always too big. It creates an unsightly hole at the very end of the bind off edge and pushes the edge upwards. I’m not exactly sure why it happens (it probably has something to do with […]
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This one hour crochet pattern results in a silly goose- or duck or flamingo! This amigurumi goose and duck pattern is low sew!
This easy-to-follow instructional video demonstrates how to install a zipper using a self-basing zipper.
It’s a myth that teenagers don’t want to ever hang out with their grandparents. Even though you may mourn the loss of your adorable little grandchild, don’t give up. Being their grandparent doesn’t stop when they become teens. Here’s how to stay close to teenage grandchildren.
Craft Pricing Calculator Looking for a pricing calculator to help you figure out what to charge for your work? One of the hardest things to determine when making the leap into selling items is how much to charge for your products. Pricing can feel complicated and confusing. Almost like a random shot in the dark…
How to make homemade fire starters from fragrant trimmings like herbs from the garden. They couldn't be any easier and make great gifts.
Yarn weights. Everything you ever wanted or needed to know in one complete reference guide including a yarn weights chart!
Have you ever wondered what Vikings wore to help them survive long, cold winters? Their fabric-making technique, Nalbinding, pre-dates knitting, and creates dense and warm items which don't unravel the way knitted items do.
