My Knitting Series - Lesson 21

Yarn overs are another increase technique which are used for all kinds of knitting, and are especially useful for 'lace' knitting, as YOs can be used to create decorative holes in your work.

Happy Camper Piñata

Fun idea for a pinata design - a camper van!

Go here for the how-to.

Homemade Wooden Spoon

Head over to this page to view a video detailing how exactly you can create a spoon from just a couple of primitive tools and a chunk of wood. A very satisfying project I would think.

My Knitting Series - Lesson 20



How to do a make one (M1) increase on a purl row (rather than on a knit row as shown in the previous video).

Quick Kermit Costume

A cute Kermit costume which consists of 3 small parts - perfect for last minute dress-up parties!

Go here for the DIY.

Union Jack Pillows

 

For DIY instructions to make the punk rock plaid pillow shown below, click here, and to find the how-to for the classy patchwork design shown above, click here.

 



Designer Corner Lamp

Click here to see how you can replicate this designer lamp using hardware parts.

My Knitting Series - Lesson 19



There are two varieties of this common increase technique; the make one right (M1R) and the make one left (M1L). Unlike the kfb and pfb, these increases are invisible.

Garden Flower Mobile

Pretty outdoor mobile made by decoupaging flowers onto wood slices...go here for the how-to.



Thread Web Lamp

Use thread, string or yarn plus glue to make an eye-catching lampshade.

Go here for the DIY.

My Knitting Series - Lesson 18



This video shows the purl version of the kfb increase technique; the pfb (purling in the front and back).

French Fries & Ketchup

I love this idea; french fries cookies and buttercream ketchup ... but I think it would be mighty strange to eat though!

Go here for the recipe.

Pendulum Art

Part art, part science; these pendulum art canvases are interesting and cool decor. Perfect art project for the more technically minded.

Go here for the how-to.

My Knitting Series - Lesson 17



How to increase by 1 or 2 stitches with the 'knitting in the front and back' method.

Beginner's Polymer Clay Roundup

So this week I've been researching polymer clay and things you can make with it - and I am actually quite surprised at the different effects you can create with it and the wide range of things you can make with clay...it's certainly very versatile!

I've put all the best ideas and beginner lessons on this page so you can browse at your leisure :)

Wire Words Decor

Simple yet effective...I think the wire name on the light fitting looks very sweet, and you could use the same idea to display your favourite words around the house.

Click here for details.

Metal Screen Lights

Made with metal screens from a hardware shop, this pendant light looks modern and would be particularly cool for a guys room.

Go here for the DIY.

Stockinette Snake

A fun knitting project for beginners - it's easier to make than it looks because it's actually flat knitting which makes use of the stockinette stitch's natural curl to create the tubular shape!
Go here for the instructions.

Tape Marker Turtle

This is such a great idea... If you find it a pain having to find the start of your sticky tape, why not make a cute little animal to help you out?!

Go here for the how-to.

Faux Taxidermy Deer DIY

To find a free template for making your own deer head from just cardstock, click here.

My Knitting Series - Lesson 16



This video just makes it clear how the most common decrease techniques are paired up usually.

This is also the conclusion to the decrease technique lessons...next up, increases!

My Knitting Series - Lesson 15



The ssp (slip, slip, purl) decrease is made on the purl side of your knitting.

P.S. Sorry for not blogging much recently, but I hope you like the new blog look!

Light-Up Bouquet

Lovely mood lighting you can create with fairy lights and doilies - go here for the DIY.

Mosaic Tutorial Roundup

Yup, it's another one of my roundups...I'm on a roll!

This time it's for beginners to the craft of mosaic. I have to say I'm definitely getting itchy fingers to try a tiled kitchen backsplash! Click here to have a browse through the best how-tos I've found on the web.

Learn How To Quill

 

Photo by Erin Casner.

I've always loved the look of modern quilling - it's so intricate and detailed - so I decided to put together a quilling tutorial roundup here which hopefully will help other people give it a go too, especially as it's actually a pretty cheap hobby to start.

Concrete & Cement DIY Roundup

Another of my crafty roundups - this time for all things concrete and cement!

Click here to browse through the DIY indoor and garden projects to try :)