Yarn Crafts

Knitting With Beads Tutorial

April 24, 2012

Knitwear, jewelry and lace designer Laura Nelkin is offering her expertise with a new Craftsy online course, Knitting With Beads. This fun and interactive class will teach you how to add a little sparkle to any of your knitting projects by incorporating beautiful beaded detail. Beads add glamour and texture to any knitted piece, so [...]

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Craftsy Workshops Will Teach and Inspire

April 21, 2012

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Do you need some help with a craft you are working on? Or want to learn new tips and tricks to finish projects that you’ve been trying to complete? Craftsy workshops could be just the answer you have been searching for. Visitors to the Craftsy website can simply click on the Workshops tab for access [...]

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Craftsy Deals and Steals

April 17, 2012

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While the Craftsy website is primarily known for its classes and workshops, a new Craftsy Deals section now offers discounted items that will help creative people make even better crafts. One of Craftsy’s main focuses is supporting independent designers and artists, and the Deals section helps accomplish just that. Craft lovers will find discounted yarn, [...]

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Craftsy: A Place For Patterns

April 11, 2012

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The Craftsy website is one of the premier online destinations for craft lovers to learn about and make all kinds of fun and creative crafts. Craftsy is most well known for their online classes and workshops, but the website has also recently launched a Craftsy Patterns section where crafters can buy a large variety of [...]

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Crochet Plus Size Patterns

February 26, 2012

Crocheting is a hobby that many people enjoy, however the standard patterns sometimes just don’t fit every body type. If you love crocheting, but are frustrated with finished products that just don’t fit you the right way, it may be time to sign up for a crocheting course that teaches you how to use crochet [...]

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Christmas Gifts For Crafters

December 10, 2011

Christmas is the perfect time of year to gift the craft lover in your life a special present that they can use to further their hobby. Christmas gifts for crafters can include supplies, materials, tools, classes and other things that are great for specific crafts. No matter what type of craft the craft lover in [...]

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Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 11 Itty-Bitty Toys

December 6, 2011

***Today’s giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner, drawn by random number generator is……Jamie, who left the following comment….. “Without a doubt it would be the year my sister and I both got new bikes for Christmas. My parents were always tight on money and that year was just magical for us–everyone in our [...]

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Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 8 Keep Calm & Cast On

December 3, 2011

***Today’s giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner, drawn by random number generator is……Ainslie, who left the following comment….. “my biggest mistake is an oft repeated one of always sewing one bit of a sleeve or a collar the wrong way – and I will have triple checked it and then I need to [...]

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Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 3 Mini Christmas Crochet

November 28, 2011

***Today’s giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner, drawn by random number generator is……Sara, who left the following comment “Top of my Christmas list is a new sewing box as the lid on mine doesn’t close properly and I keep dropping its overflowing contents onto the floor!”. Congrats Sara, I will be mailing you [...]

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How To: Crotchet Video For Beginners

November 22, 2011

Getting started with crocheting might seem like a daunting task if you’ve never picked up a crotchet hook, but with How To Videos For Beginners available today, starting the hobby couldn’t be easier. Videos for beginners are tailored towards providing the best introduction material for hobbyists that want to start crocheting. So whether you are [...]

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Gifts for Craft Lovers

November 19, 2011

A birthday or Christmas is the perfect time to gift the craft lover in your life new tools and supplies to inspire new ideas. The best gifts are the ones that include a little bit of thought and a lot of love. If you know someone who enjoys crafting, they’ll be overjoyed to receive a [...]

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How To: Knitting For Beginners

October 28, 2011

Knitting is quickly becoming a popular hobby for all age groups interested in making fun and unique handmade garments and products. Everyday, more and more people are realizing how being a little crafty can go a long way with knitting. Creating beautiful sweaters, knits, hats, scarves and more is easier than you realize with new [...]

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Knits To Give: Great Gifts For The Whole Family

September 11, 2011

There is nothing quite like giving and receiving a handmade gift. For the person on the receiving end of the gift they have something that is unique to them and something that has been made with love and care. For the giver of the gift they have enjoyed crafting something that they know will be [...]

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Crochet Hook Sizes: An Overview

August 9, 2011

There are so many different available, and an equally large number of crochet hook sizes. The task of picking a crochet hook can be really intimidating, especially if you are new to crocheting. Luckily, patterns for what you are crocheting will almost always recommend both the crochet hook type and size. Crochet hooks come in [...]

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The April Giveaway: Knitty Gritty Book

April 5, 2011

** The Giveaway is Now Closed ** For the April giveaway I have another lovely book to add to your collection. Have you even wanted to learn to knit? Well is this your lucky day or what? The book is called ‘Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner’ and is by Aneeta Patel. Aneeta is [...]

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