Inside: Learn how to make and use a French knitter or spool loom. Includes detailed, simple instructions and a video tutorial. So, what do YOU call it? I think most common name is a French knitter, but it can also be called a spool loom or knitting nancy. Many versions of this tool have been …
Fun Crafts
Inside: Instructions and tutorial video to show you how to make this easy Pet Bowtie in just a few minutes with supplies you have on hand. You know what it’s like: You walk into your craft room to find that green ball of yarn you bought on sale a few months ago because it’s the …
Inside: 9 woven hot pad patterns with easy-to-follow photos and video. Remember that Christmas you got a potholder loom from your aunt? You grabbed those stretchy fabric loops and started weaving. (Okay, in all honestly, that was after shooting the loops all around the living room until Mom made you stop, right?) My potholders were …
Inside: GoodKnit Kisses YouTube Memberships give you loads of perks plus members only videos. I’m excited! And not like, “Oh, there’s a sale on paper towels” excited. Like “8-year-old on Christmas morning and there’s a bike under the tree” excited! It’s a new year and there are big changes on the horizon for GoodKnit Kisses. …
Did you make a resolution to learn a new craft this year? I’ve gone back to my childhood and relearned an old favorite: stitching on plastic canvas. My kids have joined me on this journey and we all had a part in making this project. Plastic canvas basic stitches are easy to master (even for …
I’m excited to show you three amazing craft kits from Mary Maxim. Each kit is for a different craft so there’s something for everyone today. But don’t work they all include yarn, because our love of yarn crafts is what draws us together. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to …
You guys know that I’m a crafter and I LOVE my crafts. Whether I’m working on a new project to film a tutorial or crocheting a baby blanket to give to charity or a braiding a quick friendship bracelet with one of my kids I’ve always got a craft going. (Or a dozen… or possibly …
Yarn Project Organizer & Workbook: Tear-out project pages for knitters and crocheters The Yarn Project Organizer & Workbook is a simple, yet comprehensive approach to organizing your knitting and crochet projects and inventory. This book includes 130 tear-out worksheets for knitters, loom knitters and crocheters. It includes project planning sheets with pattern, yarn and tool information …
Easy Twisted Friendship Bracelet pattern by Kristen Mangus We’ve all been there. It’s 8:45 Thursday evening and the last thing you want to hear is, “Mom! I need to dress up for Spirit Day tomorrow.” Those are the words that strike fear into your heart. (Although you have to admit it could be worse. At …
Thanks to Michaels for sponsoring this post, sharing their photos and encouraging us to craft. Have been to your local Michaels store lately? If so, you’ve seen an amazing new yarn, Loops by Loops and Threads. With stitches sewn into the yarn you can knit with no tools. All you need are your hands. Now …