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DIY Colorful and Cozy Yarn Coasters
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft Blogger behind Country Peony. Are you ready for a whimsical and cozy DIY? Then you will enjoy today’s DIY featuring Clover’s Mini Weaving Loom. Today’s DIY features colorful and cozy yarn coasters that are the perfect complement to brighten your winter decor. The art of weaving has always fascinated me. Even though it dates back almost 12,000 years ago, weaving has recently become more popular since the introduction of woven wall hangings and textural decor pieces gracing home decor…
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Funky Phone Case – Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Hi friends, it’s Christina from Citybrightknits, and I am thrilled to be sharing my Funky Phone Case crochet pattern with you! I always love to stay on trend, and these little green and white granny squares reminded me of shamrocks and clovers! So with springtime in mind, I created this quick and easy pattern for you. The contrasting colors give this project a checkered look, but you certainly won’t need an entire ball of each color for this project. I am all about using up yarn from my stash. Today…
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Yarn Guide
Yarn Guide System with instructor Steve Butler Class 151 What is it? – If you’re a fan of stranded color work like Fair Isle knitting with its symmetrical geometric motifs or Scandinavian knitting with its striking large asymmetrical motifs or even your own dramatic multi-color creative inventions, you know that these techniques can be both extremely rewarding but also pretty tricky. The challenges of organizing and controlling those multiple strands of yarn when doing creative color work can be rather daunting. Those challenges can be serious and will ultimately determine the…
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DIY Heart Bucket Hat -Punch Needle Tutorial
Valentine’s Day is here and that means appreciation is in the air! I hope that you’re able to spend time expressing love and giving extra hugs to the people that matter the most to you. This week on Clover’s blog, I will be sharing how to create a heart bucket hat that can be gifted to a loved one, donated, or added to your hat collection! The hat is not only trendy, but it’s handmade and that alone makes it extra special. Clover’s embroidery stitching tool really made…
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Classic Little Hearts Wine Bottle Sweater – Knit
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so today’s project has hearts for days! We’re going to make a cute little wine bottle sweater that’s written for two weights and is the perfect addition to your wine or liquor gift. This fun project is perfect for your galentine or it works year-round for birthdays, weddings, bridal showers etc. It’s a quick, advanced beginner level pattern that is perfect for your smaller yarn skeins laying around.
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Chocolate Kiss – Crochet Pattern
Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! Who doesn’t love some candy on Valentine’s Day? Make yourself this adorable candy kiss companion. It works up quick and could be made in so many colors for any holiday as well! You can also find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version here. Abbreviations (U.S. crochet terms) ch – chain sc – single crochet MR – magic ring dec – crochet two stitches together (decreasing) inc – crochet two stitches into the same stitch (increasing) BLO – crochet into the back loops only…
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All My Hearts Cushion – Crochet Pattern
Hi friends! My name is Elisa from Strings and Cuddles and I’m back again for another crochet pattern! Today, I am so thrilled to share with you my very pattern of this year, the All My Heart Cushion! Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I decided to create a heart-shaped cushion. This quick and easy project is perfect for a last-minute project that you can add to your home decoration. I have a few skeins of red worsted weight yarns in my stash for years now. I…
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Valentine Messy Bun Hat
Looking for a pretty crochet hat to make for you and your friends this February? This hat is perfect for any day….but especially for Valentine’s Day! You won’t have to worry about your hair when you have the cutest messy-bun hat with the sweetest pattern. Don’t worry, it’s easy! The hat only has 2 colors and you can work through the colorwork section with the chart or the written section if you prefer. I will guide you through it all, so have fun crocheting and wearing your new messy-bun hat!…
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Jumbo Lunar New Year Lantern – Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute Lunar New Year pattern! This jumbo lantern is an oversized way to celebrate Lunar New Year if you really love the jumbo velvet trend. It’s a pretty quick make and a great way to get into the spirit of family gatherings! You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable PDF on Etsy here. Celebrate Lunar New Year with this traditional lantern that can be commonly found in China during this festival. It’s a cute and…
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Extra Credit: Flower Loom
Drab to FAB Bag and Hat Upgrade By Shannon and Jason Seldom do we use the phrase “Quick and easy.” Some projects are quick, some are easy… rarely are they ever both. This project is one of those rarities that is indeed quick and easy! Woven handbags are easily found with a quick internet search. In fact, the “crafty” trend is huge in bags for 2022. Unfortunately, if you want the latest Chloé tote or Bottega Veneta bag from that trend, you are going to pay $1,200 or $7,200. Beach…