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I am a crafter and a quilter and a historian. This blog features craft stuff I found online. I post things that appeal to me, that might spark an idea in me, instructional how-tos and images that celebrate the international of of craft.

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Grow with me Baby Hat — part of my project to knit 52 children’s hats this year

Grow with me Baby Hat — part of my project to knit 52 children’s hats this year

 Hat detail on Flickr.
Detail of a hat I knit for my mom. I didn’t think about the fact that the brim was to be worn folded up — inside out — so my twisted threads are on the outside when worn — but I kind of like how it looks.

Hat detail on Flickr.

Detail of a hat I knit for my mom. I didn’t think about the fact that the brim was to be worn folded up — inside out — so my twisted threads are on the outside when worn — but I kind of like how it looks.

knittingfuckyeah:

(purchase pattern)
This is a pictorial representation of Emily Ocker’s Cast On, used to start a piece of circular knitting (like a tablecloth, shawl or dishcloth) in the middle. The magical thing is that after knitting a few rounds, you can pull on the loose yarn end to close the hole in the center - I used it on this doily for example. It’s also excellent for starting toe-up socks! (In fact that’s what I was doing in these photographs.) It’s been described by Elizabeth Zimmerman and I finally managed this thanks to Judy Gibson’s wonderful explanation. (via Bagatell :: Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On)

This is a pictorial representation of Emily Ocker’s Cast On, used to start a piece of circular knitting (like a tablecloth, shawl or dishcloth) in the middle. The magical thing is that after knitting a few rounds, you can pull on the loose yarn end to close the hole in the center - I used it on this doily for example. It’s also excellent for starting toe-up socks! (In fact that’s what I was doing in these photographs.) It’s been described by Elizabeth Zimmerman and I finally managed this thanks to Judy Gibson’s wonderful explanation. (via Bagatell :: Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On)

redpepperquilts:

Buttonwillow Wrap

redpepperquilts:

Buttonwillow Wrap


(via redpepperquilts)
alfineteoficinaderetalhos:

handspun Buttonwillow wrap II by yarnloopie on Flickr.
alfineteoficinaderetalhos:

DSC_0450 by westknits on Flickr.
alfineteoficinaderetalhos:

Sweet Stitching with Erin:  Bandana Cowl by the purl bee on Flickr.
This sweater is lovely — I might even buy the pattern.

This sweater is lovely — I might even buy the pattern.

sweater from back

owlmania1999:

NY in my Mind Cowl on Flickr.
in love…
thedaintysquid:

 (by Spellstone)
alfineteoficinaderetalhos:

Baby Boots 02 by Rosemily1 on Flickr.
Easy Leaves Scarf

Easy Leaves Scarf