Friday July 30th 2010

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Skew Socks

I’ve been kind of crafting all over the place lately. I have no idea what my CAL project will be for August. I [Read More]

A New Look and an FO

According to my notes on Ravelry, I started this sweater on August 9th, 2009. I finished it this weekend, just 2 weeks [Read More]

Construction

I’m seriously considering a site re-design. I may just tackle it this weekend so if things look jumbled for a [Read More]

Tutorials

More Crochet Fabric Edging

A few weeks ago I posted a tutorial on how to add crocheted embellishments onto existing fabric.  (Specifically, adding length to the bottom of an old denim skirt using [Read More]

Techniques

One Heel Down

This knitted ankle sock pattern consists of tons of short rows for the heel. It’s [Read More]

Sock Knitting

So I mentioned a while back that I wanted to learn to knit socks. Now that we’re [Read More]

Knitting

Lately I’ve been increasingly interested in learning to knit socks. I’m not a [Read More]

Reviews

Vintage Crafting

A while back a friend came across this gem at a book sale: The Good Housekeeping New Complete Book of Needlecraft. She though of me and picked it up. It was published in 1971 [Read More]

Tools

Homemade Knook

In an attempt to “knook” socks, I needed the smallest hook and cable I could [Read More]

Knitting

Lately I’ve been increasingly interested in learning to knit socks. I’m not a [Read More]

Knooking Socks

This weekend I found a thread on Ravelry that has basic instructions on knooking socks [Read More]

Inspiration

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

My existing color palette: red, white, black, natural wood We have white large appliances, light wood floors and cabinets, red and black towels and small appliances. I’m thinking about adding light blue accents sort of inspired by this kitchen: a little bit of this [Read More]

The Master Bedroom

The Master Bedroom

We’ve never had a very cohesive decor theme in the bedroom. It’s just been whatever we found that worked for [Read More]

The Living Room

The Living Room

Our living room is interesting. We have a big dark sage green couch, a bright orange leather chair and ottoman, light gray [Read More]

Settling In

Settling In

After a long “holiday” weekend we are all moved in and have made much progress with putting things away. [Read More]

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