This is a free knitting pattern for a simple bobble baby hat. The front and back are worked separately, then woven together across the top, and seamed at the sides. 2 i-cords are created and joined at the sides to create strings to tie under the chin. The pattern is super easy and quick (because it’s tiny!) and is good for a newborn or young baby.
This knit bow headband is a super simple and quick accessory you can whip up in a few hours. A great project for beginners. It uses just a minimal amount of yarn and is perfect for stash-busting. It uses less than a skein of worsted weight yarn or US #8 needles — though gauge isn’t super critical, depending on the size bow you want to make.
I have searched for the perfect knitting needle storage solution, and not finding anything that was customizable to my selection of different needles and crochet hooks, I created my own binder. This works well because you can tailor it to fit whatever you have: circular needles, DPNs, straight needles, crochet hooks, and knitting supplies.
Pockets for all! I’m obsessed with pockets and think every dress, skirt or pair of pants should have them. This tutorial will show you how to add in-seam pockets to any garment you buy from the store — or make at home yourself that doesn’t already include them. This post …
This sewing tutorial will show you how to make your own quilted fabric. This can be handy when you’re making things like hot pads, pot holders or ovenmitts and you need a lush quilted fabric to give you padding. For quilted fabric, you layer cotton batting in between 2 …
This sewing tutorial will show you how to make a buttonhole using your sewing machine. Some machines have a built-in feature, which uses these same steps — and each machine can vary a little in how much they’ll do for you.
This sewing tutorial will show you how to hand slip stitch an opening closed. This is useful anytime you have two pieces of fabric, or any opening that you’re left with after turning a garment right side out after stitching it together and you’re left with an opening. This stitch is done by hand and leaves an invisible line of stitching that closes up your opening. Probably one of the most fundamental hand stitches, it’s definitely the most handy. This stitch is also really useful if you ever have a hole in your clothing, couch seams, or any fabric. Use this to close it up without any stitches showing!
This DIY necklace tutorial shows you how to make a heishi bead necklace out of vinyl African discs, or you can try it out with vintage sequins. Use an assortment of beautifully bright beads in your favorite color or shade. If you’re feeling adventurous, mix it up and try a …
