Craft + Yarn Shenanigans
I have an oldie, but a goodie for you today from my previous blog! It’s a take on a traditional circle mandala but by using different colors placed strategically on the mandala, it resembles a dartboard. Genius I say! See for yourself below and make one today to adorn your game room or office space. Original Post from WallflowerGal.com Lately, I have been extremely taken with the beauty and symbolism
Purses, totes, bags…..Whatever you want to haul your essentials around in, this project will do just that! Don’t let the name fool you though, this purse can be made and used in all seasons. I originally designed this pattern back in March when all the signs of Spring were blooming. I wanted to name it the Spring Blooms purse but it took me so long to finalize the written instructions
If you hadn’t heard the latest on new yarns released by Yarnspirations, they’ve recently released a special variant of their popular Bernat Maker yarn called Bernat Maker Outdoor. This yarn is constructed similarly to the original Bernat Maker that we know and love (tube like yarn lightly stuffed inside to give it volume), the main difference with the Outdoor yarn being that it is fade resistant and perfect for outdoor
Salutations! I’ve got a delightful green baby blanket pattern to share with you all today! This blanket was originally published on my other, soon-to-be defunct blog site and I needed to get it transferred over here before I flipped the off switch. In prep for the transition though, I’ve reviewed and refined the pattern so it’s updated and even easier to read! Inspiration This blanket is clearly influenced by my
One of the many fandoms I love and tend to geek out on when given the opportunity is the Harry Potter book series by JK Rowling. Back in January, I attended a local Harry Potter themed event here in downtown Asheville and ambitiously made it my goal to knit something for the event to sport my sorted house colors – the fiery hues of burgundy and gold for Gryffindor! I
Hello and Happy Valentine’s Day to all! It’s been my experience that some people have a personal love and affinity to the celebration of Valentine’s Day while others I’ve known have loathed and despised it. I think it might be safe to say that whether you love or hate this national holiday of love, nothing can take away from the personal touch and expression of affection as giving someone something
Hello to all the lovers and those that are loved. Valentine’s Day is upon us once again and love is certainly in the air! A super quick and easy pattern to make and pass out to your loved ones is most certainly a crochet heart! With just a little bit of yarn and a hook, you can show someone just how much you appreciate them and provide them a material
As the age old saying goes (or at least from the moment George R.R. Martin published his Song of Ice and Fire series turned mega HBO hit Game of Thrones), ‘Winter is coming!’ Despite it being such a warm and humid fall, the weather is finally turning chilly and a few frosty mornings have graced our presence here in Western North Carolina (we even had some snow the weekend before
How many of my crafty friends out there love Halloween?!? I think in some way or another, everyone has a positive affiliation to the fun and spook-filled holiday. Whether it’s dressing up yourself or your kids, handing out candy, visiting a haunted house, partaking in a fall festival, or going all out with the gory gruesome decor, Halloween is full of mystery, magic, creativity and whimsy! While at the craft
Wow! Can you believe October is finally here? Bring on the cool temps, fallen leaves, pumpkin spice and continued desire to knit and crochet ALL THE THINGS! In complete contrast to the season we’re currently in, I was struck to design this ocean inspired bath rug back when the weather was warm and sunny, and I swear I could hear the beach calling my name. It only took me a
