Blog
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]
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]
Knooking Socks
This weekend I found a thread on Ravelry that has basic instructions on knooking socks [Read More]
Inspiration
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
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
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
After a long “holiday” weekend we are all moved in and have made much progress with putting things away. [Read More]