Cat Toy Patterns
Craftershock has some patterns for felt cat toys that can be made quickly from scraps of felt that you have around the house. via ThreadBanger. Related HOW TO – Make Felt Cat Toy Critters
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HOW TO – Knit a Picot Edge
Instructables user stinkymum made this knitting tutorial for the Instructables Craft Skills Contest: How to knit a “Picot” Edge: Most sweaters, hats etc. have a ribbed edge, which stops the knitted piece from curling up. It is also stretchy. If you don’t want a stretchy hem or sleeve cuff there is an alternative. It is […]
HOW TO – Refashion a Men’s Shirt into a Skirt
Aimee at Label Free posted a tutorial for converting an XL men’s dress shirt into a skirt. She says it is simple with only a few seams. via Whip Up.
Refashioned Shirtdress
Antoinette from Clever Girl created this shirtdress out of two white men’s dress shirts for the Wardrobe Refashion pledge. She’s looking to spice the dress up a bit, but I think it is pretty impressive as is. Help her out with some ideas.
Katamari Knit Hat
Ansley of Blue Arts has also made a version of the Katamari hat based on the pattern by Easily Amused and The Knitting Fiend. Ansley shares her directions to make the “bumps” of the hat. Related: Katamari Damacy Prince of All Cosmos Baby Hat Pattern Katamari Damacy Queen of All Cosmos Earmuffs
HOW TO – Change Blythe Eyechips
I’m working on a custom Blythe doll and needed to take out my little lady’s eyechips for modification. I found this video tutorial for removing them using the melted end of a hot glue stick, and it works really nicely! From the pages of CRAFT: 03: “Queen of the Misfit Toys” by the blog’s own […]
HOW TO – Felted Messenger Bag
Lime & Violet links to this felted messenger bag pattern designed by Stephen Houghton of hizKnits. The project appeared on the “Real Men Knit” episode of Knitty Gritty.
