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Duplicate stitch is one of those things that I don’t use that often but whenever I do I’m reminded of how much I like it. It’s an easy way to add little details to a knitting project after the knitting is done. You can also use it to stitch larger graphics so you don’t have […]
A big complaint a lot of crocheters have is that it’s really hard to crochet straight edges, especially as your stitches get taller. That’s because when we chain at the beginning of a row, it doesn’t look or stand up the same way as a normal stitch would, which makes the edge wavy and uneven. […]
It’s easy to make a twisted headband on a knitting machine, whether you have a Sentro or an Addi. They’re super cozy and quick to make, and they make great gifts, too. I decided to give myself bangs pretty arbitrarily a few years ago, and I decided just as abruptly that I’m ready to grow […]
This easy embroidery sampler project is more of an idea than a pattern: mix up a bunch of basic embroidery stitches on a piece of fabric and make it into a little bag, pillow, or just keep as a practice piece. Prepping the Fabric Before we get started stitching, you’ll need some fabric. This blue […]
There are lots of different ways to use French knots in embroidery projects, from little bits of embellishment to whole projects worked in knots. Let’s take a look at all the things this like knot can do! Use French Knots for Little Details One of the most common ways to use French knots in embroidery […]
This heart knitting pattern was available a long time ago on my About.com Knitting website, then when the name changed to the Spruce it was still available for a while, but it isn’t any more. A reader requested the pattern so I’m happy to share it again with more step-by-step instructions. The pattern is intended […]
This quick little visible mending embroidery project solved a problem for me, and hopefully it will also inspire you to fix a little something that’s been bugging you. I have a bunch of old tank tops that I wear basically as undershirts/workout shirts/in place of bras. I love them. They’re comfy, they fit well, they […]