Posts tagged: knit
How to Knit a Demon Mask
By DIY Maven
This demon mask makes me wish I were a better knitter. Although, if I made one, I'd probably have to store it in the freezer overnight to keep it out of my dreams. Seriously, it is a stunning piece of work. To bang one out of your own, here's a few things you'll need:
Lampshade Sweaters....?
By DIY Maven
Studio Beelden Bouwers thought it would be a good idea to re-use old sweaters by turning them into lampshades. They were right. For knitters or crocheters, customizing shapes for lampshade slipcovers would be a snap. Pieced together with a blanket stitch....hmm. From 3ring » READ MORE
Using Linen Packaging for Yarn Storage
By DIY MavenYou know those heavy duty plastic bags that duvet covers, quilts, shams and etcetera come in these days? One way they can find a second life by keeping your yarn stash tidy.
If you currently keep your yarn stash in a big plastic storage container, you know that the individual balls or skeins find a way to become a tangled mess in no time.You reach in, dig around, balls unravel.
However, plastic bags that hold queen and king-sized bedding can » READ MORE
Phat Knits Phurniture
By DIY Maven
We've had teeny tiny knitting and now we have ginormous knitting. » READ MORE
Knit an Aran Armchair Slipcover
By DIY Maven
While suffering disappointment earlier today at my favorite craft store--they were out of the yarn I wanted--I meandered over to the pattern books and found a copy of Erika Knight's Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Project for Creative Knitters ($15.96). I about let out a whoop when I flipped the pages to a picture of this knitted slipcover. I'm not sure how practical it would be, but it certainly is beautiful! Now...if I could just convert th » READ MORE
Glow in the dark YARN!
By DIY Maven
Just in time for spooky Halloween crafts, Bernat has introduced their new worsted weight glow in the dark yarn. To make your photo-luminescent experience even more fun, Bernat also has some free knit and crochet patterns to download like the knitted 'boo' bag pictured above the glowing crocheted star below.
15 Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns
By DIY Maven
Tipnut has assembled the ultimate list of homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns. Some you sew, some you crochet, and some you knit.
Knit Your Own Scrubbie Sponges.
By Chrisjob
These handmade scrubbie dish sponges are far more attractive than disposable options, and certainly more eco-friendly. This well photographed tutorial from Berlin's Whimsy will help you customize your kitchen in no time.
How To Make a Brimmed Beenie Hat
By threadbangerHave you had any problems creating the perfect hat? The rim always turns out to be warped right? And you don't want to follow the crowd and buy one of those mass produced beenie hats right? Well, we here at Threadbanger, have been overwhelmed with requests for guy-fashion, so in this episode we are taking the que and making an awesome rimmed beenie hat! Also, subscribe to us on itunes!!!
Materials:
old sweater
composition notebook
r » READ MORE
How To Knit a Pidge Scarf
By threadbangerIn this episode of threadbanger, Corinne shows you how to make a very simple yet fashionable pidge scarf. Using the knitting techniques from a previous tutorial, this scarf is an awesome fashion accessory for both the guys and the girls.
Materials:
size 15 needles
thick bulky yarn
2 buttons
needle and thread
1. The first thing you should do before starting this project, is watch our knitting tutorial from a » READ MORE
Crocheted Anatomy Helps Detect Cancer (Warning: Mature Imagery)
By Chrisjob"The Boobs and Dinks early detection kit teaches you to look for anomalies by fondling these crocheted simulations. You can buy them for $5 which goes towards Cottage Dreams, a cancer recovery center.
They're a part of a larger installation which includes life size Boobs and Dinks strap-ons and a PSA style video. Yes friends, this is the one place grabbing your goodies is a good thing."
Knit Your Own Doctor Who Scarf.
By Chrisjob
Pop culture figures often come with their favorite accessories: Twiggy's eyelashes, Kojak's lollipop, and for Dr. Who, an impractically long multicolored scarf. Who fan Chris Brimelow offers a how-tos and patternsfor knitting your own.
Make a Super Mario "Goomba" Beanie.
By Chrisjob
I was fortunate to snag a Nintendo Wii when I was out of the country (still not available in the U.S., right?) and I'm finally building some Wii-mote skills on the marvellous Super Mario Galaxy, which is everybit as fun as Super Mario Brothers for the NES.
And it includes plenty of these goombas for the smashing, but thankfully none of those ducks with the turtle shells.
Grab the goomba hat pattern here.
10 Ways to Reuse Old Sweaters.
By ChrisjobYour winter clothes are out of storage again, and some of your sweaters might not look as presentable as when you put them away last year. Farrah Parkes from DIYLife has assembled some of the best tutorials 'round the 'net for recycling you sweaters.
1. Simple instructions for using sweater sleeves to make extra long gloves
2. Sew knit or felted mittens
3. Create a felted bag
4. A recycled sweater coin purse
5. Turn your old sweater into a » READ MORE
The Most Adorable Baby Hat Ever!
By ChrisjobI don't imagine a cuter hat could exist. The Coverall Hat by Oeuf is designed to solve the eternal problem of keeping the hat on the youngster's noggin, where it belongs. The effect, however, is ultimate adorableness.
DIYable? For sure. Can the design translate into an adult model? Absolutely, but we should probably keep our shirts on.
Made from 100% baby alpaca wool, which is non-allergenic.
Annual Yarn Event at Michaels: November 11, 2007
By DIY Maven.jpg)
This Sunday, Michaels is having their Annual Yarn Event from 1 pm to 6 pm at which five different knit and crochet projects will be demonstrated. As an added bonus, every yarn Michaels carries will be on sale from November 11th through the 17th at 25 to 50% off. To find a store near you, visit Michaels.com.
(One skein begginer scarf, pictured above, will be demostrated from 3 to 4 pm.)
How To Create Custom Knitting and Crocheting Patterns.
By ChrisjobI must admit: I haven't taken the time to become very skillful at knitting or crocheting. I can do it, I just generally don't. It's partially because I'm not much for repetitive activity, but its mostly because I know I'm gonna have to get really good at it before I can start making my own designs or patterns.
The KnitPro web app from Microrevolt says, "nuh-uh". The KnitPro website allows anyone to upload artwork, and produce a grid designed for h » READ MORE
How to Spin Yarn Out Of Plastic Bags
By DIY Maven
Pluralmolecule over on Instructables has posted a very easy and clever method of spinning yarn out of plastic bags. The supplies are minimal; they include:
- A bunch of plastic bags
- A scissors
- A simple spindle
This how-to does not include an accompanying video, but I found step-by-step videos on joyofhandspinning.com. In them, they are spinning wool, but the technique appears to be the same as in the Instructable post. The website also includes instruc » READ MORE
