CRAFT at Maker Faire: Talking with Lion Brand Yarn
CRAFT catches up with Zontee Hou and Liz Shaw from Lion Brand Yarn at Maker Faire.
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Cardboard Box Spinning Wheel
Gareth @ MAKE writes: This enterprising fellow built a chakra (a spinning wheel) largely out of cardboard. At the end of the post, he also has links to a bunch of other cheap lo-tek spinning wheel projects available online.
Simple Yarn Project Travel Case
For you traveling knitters and crocheters, there’s an easy way to make your own project caddy for the car, train, bus (or other) trip. When you get a new set of sheets, save the vinyl zippered case they came in, and poke a few holes in the top, then pass through your yarn. The pockets […]
From Washed Alpaca Fleece to Spun Yarn
As a follow up to this post, Laura at Aran Brew has part 2 of her process from washed Alpaca fleece to spun yarn.
Circuit Board Latch Hook Rug
I’m so in love with this circuit board latch hook rug from Red Tarts, I’m not sure what more to say other than … wow.
How-To: Make Yarn Fireworks
Make and Takes has a great tutorial for making these fun yarn fireworks, perfect for adding a little safe spark to your 4th of July celebrations!
Threadbanger Roundup on Spinning Yarn
Lee Meredith has a great DIY roundup on spinning yarn at Threadbanger from links on tutorials, videos, and yarn techniques.
