Reversible Bucket Hat
I made this hat today, but neither of my kids would cooperate to model it, so I had to use Mr. Sleep Sheep here: This is a Martha Stewart crafts pattern – it was pretty straightforward after I figured out how to tape the…
Threaded Bangle Bracelets
I got the idea for these threaded bangle bracelets from this pin on Pinterest, from the website Mary & Patch. I like the effect on the bangles (cheap ones I got from Fred Meyer for $2). I used a different knot than the…
Jersey Knit Necklace
Tonight I made this necklace/scarf hybrid out of braided jersey knit. I came up with this project at the spur of the moment – I was free associating ideas, thinking about braiding, crocheting, knotting, and combining one of those techniques with the materials…
Beaded Crochet Necklace
I had the idea to use crochet and beading to make a casual necklace. I think the idea was a good one, but the execution tonight – not so much. Part of the problem was that the only crochet hooks I have were much…
Old Pants Upcycle
I had an old pair of pants that didn’t fit me anymore, but were way too sentimental to give up. These old, faded cotton pants were one of the three pairs of pants in my backpack during my 8 month trip to South America…
Another Friendship Bracelet. . . Getting Better
Ok, now I’m getting somewhere. I like this version much better. I’m still going to play around with this idea, but I like the direction I’m headed in. For this bracelet I used nine strands and worked in a chevron pattern, with the beads…
Beachcomber Pendants
It was so beautiful today that we went to the beach after school. My poor little buddy kept saying “It’s summer! It’s summer!” Boy will he be in for a shock when it starts raining again tomorrow. We each picked up a few rocks…
Little Girl Sweater Embellishment
I bought my daughter a sweater a few months ago and she has absolutely refused to wear it. Its main offense is that it’s not pink, followed by the fact that its not purple, or sparkly. Lastly, it offends her that its brown. Here’s…
Crocheted Knot Headband
Today I made a knotted crochet headband, courtesy of the awesome and easy to follow tutorial on Maybe Matilda. I haven’t crocheted in many many years, and I was never a pro back then either, but this was so quick and easy that I’m…
Jersey Knit Infinity Scarf
My cousin was wearing a knitted infinity scarf the other day and it reminded me that I’ve been wanting to make one with some leftover jersey knit cotton I used for a baby wrap when Dom was born. This scarf was so simple to…
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