Yarn Blog
Welcome to the Yarn Blog! As part of the Yarn Methods website, this blog will...
- let you know when new web pages and questions appear on the website
- share photos and ideas for using yarn in fiber arts such as knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving
- point out some helpful pages and advice that you might have missed.
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The most recent blog entries are listed below...
Mar 09, 2014
We're Moving to the Homestead!
In an effort to simplify my life, I'm moving all the fiber arts info on this website to my Sage Urban Homesteading website. Please come on over and let's do some crafts!
Sep 28, 2013
Site Sponsorships on Yarn-Methods.com
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Jun 19, 2013
Watermelon Baby Crochet Dress
Isn't this adorable?! I love the matching shoes, too. The pattern was originally created to make crochet dresses to donate to charity.
Mar 29, 2013
Plans for March 2014
What are you doing next March? Put the 10th annual Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival on your calendar for March 14-16, 2014! They've announced that author Debbie Macomber will be a guest.
Can't wait that long? The Knittreat is November 7-10, 2013.
Nov 13, 2012
Toy Knitting Patterns
Do you know how to find toy knitting patterns that will make safe, hypoallergenic knit toys? I'll share safety tips and suggest some patterns for knitting projects.
Nov 13, 2012
Knit Afghan Patterns
Here's a list of my favorite knit afghan patterns. Afghans make great knitting gifts!
Jun 28, 2012
Crochet Baby Sandals
Aren't these crochet baby sandals so cute?! I love the rainbow yarn.
I want to make them, but I'm going to wait and see how big my baby's feet are. I'm not sure if sandals are the best thing to wear as we get into chilly fall weather, but maybe I can make them with a thicker yarn.
Mar 22, 2012
Knit Baby Moccasins
I made these two pair of knit baby moccasins while pregnant with our first child. This was my first baby knitting project after I made the rainbow crochet
Mar 15, 2012
Free St. Patrick's Day Filet Crochet Doily
Here's a filet crochet doily to make for St. Patrick's Day. You can even add some beads for more texture and sparkle.
I think it could also be used around Christmas or anytime you want something green.
Continue reading "Free St. Patrick's Day Filet Crochet Doily"
Feb 05, 2012
Free Crochet Football Pattern
Need a project to keep your fingers busy during the Superbowl? Here's a free crochet pattern for a stuffed football!
It was designed by Kim Guzman and makes a nice large, soft football, perfect for tossing around inside the house.
Nov 03, 2011
Cup Warmer Knitting Pattern
Ready for winter? Here's a free knitting pattern for a coaster and cup warmer.
This free pattern is provided by Knitpicks.
Oct 07, 2011
Knit Poncho and Shawl Patterns
Learn how to make a knit poncho or shawl with these free knitting pattern links and suggested books.
Aug 13, 2011
Comfort Doll Project
There's a program for getting knit and crochet dolls to the orphaned children of African AIDS victims. So far they've distributed 60 dolls and 30 newborn caps.
They don't need anymore dolls right now, but they do expect to have more patterns for you to participate in the future. And take this as inspiration -- What can you do to help the needy in your community?
May 21, 2011
Dye Wool with Kool-Aid and Felt a Mini Clutch
For a very personalized felted mini clutch, try dying wool yarn with Kool-Aid. It's actually a simple process!
Click to open the .pdf files in a new window. The mini purse pattern is knit in stockinette stitch.
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