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Project of the Month: Bouquet Socks

Sock knitting is fast, portable, and fun—plus socks make great gifts! Knitting instructor, designer, author, and blogger Wendy Johnson—of Wendy Knits—is a sock knitting expert, and her new book, Toe-Up Socks for Every Body: Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits shows knitters—whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock—how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit.

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Free Patterns from the Potter Craft News Archive Part 4: Buggy Knits

Here’s another fantastic find from the Potter Craft News archive:

From Morehouse Farm Merino Knits: More Than 40 Farm-Fresh Designs, these adorable mittens, made from the odds and ends of yarn, are sure to thrill any child with a wide imagination and uncanny appreciation for all things bug-like.

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Project of the Month: Valentine Hearts from Girligami

Need a last-minute Valentine’s Day present for your honey? Looking to decorate your home for the holiday of love and romance? Fold up a Valentine Heart from Girligami: A Fresh, Fun, Fashionable Spin on Origami by Cindy Ng! These easy and festive hearts can also be used as cupcake toppers, gift tags, or little tokens [...]

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Free Patterns From the Archive Pt. 3: Princess Mitts

Continuing to look back through the Potter Craft News archive and find some recent classics that our fans loved and offer them up again to CrafterNews readers (is that a full sentence?).

This beaut is the Princess Mitts pattern from The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes (of KnittersReview.com)

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Project of The Month: Susie Hoodie from More Big Girl Knits

Try the Susie Hoodie from More Big Girl Knits: 25 Designs Full of Color & Texture for Curvy Women by Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer (Potter Craft, October 2009), founders of Knitty.com. With just the right amount of vertical cabling and a sweetly detailed hemline, this sweater will have all your friends—even the not-so-big girls—clamoring for your secrets.

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DIY Your Wedding Day
An Interview with Esther K. Smith, plus a free project

The Paper Bride: Wedding DIY from Pop-the-Question to Tie-the-Knot and Happily Ever After by Esther K. Smith (of Purgatory Pie Press) is a one-stop guide to everything you’ll need to plan the perfect wedding, from DIY invitations and albums to guest books, escort cards, and more. CrafterNews chatted with Esther about her work and inspirations, crafting for brides-to-be, and what it’s like to work with her once-groom.

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Project of the Month: Back-to-Back Kanzashi Ornaments

Shiny tinsel, colorful ornaments, and twinkling lights all make elegant and classic decorations for your Christmas tree, but if you’re looking for something new this winter, try your hand at the Japanese craft of Kanzashi! These fabric flowers made from small petals made of folded fabric were traditionally used to adorn the elaborate hairstyles of the geishas, but have been reinvented by modern crafters as decorations for tote bags, clothing, and Christmas tree ornaments.

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Free Project: Moss Aquamarine Bracelet

Festive chic, semi-formal, downtown chic, cocktail attire, smart casual, creative black tie . . .dress code options on holiday party invitations can be mind-boggling. Whether you’re in jeans or a ball gown, you’ll never go wrong with an eye-catching accessory like the Moss Aquamarine Bracelet (from Nancy Alden’s, Simply Stunning Jewelry: A Treasury of Projects, Techniques, and Inspiration). And we’re offering CrafterNews readers the opportunity to download this beautiful project for free.

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Project of The Month: CD Jewel Case Frames

Come clean. Most of your walls are as bare as the day you moved in. Plus we know you’ve got a mess of CDs gathering dust in your closet. So consider this project a friendly intervention. All you need are jewel cases from those old CDs and—of course—some of your favorite photos!

● Download CD Jewel Case Frames from Photojojo (at Scribd.com)

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Embellished Chaos Earrings

To celebrate his new book, Scott David Plumlee is happy to share a beautiful project from Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections. “Embellished Chaos Earrings”, as Scott calls them, adds color and visual weight to another beautiful design from the book, his “Chaos Earrings”.

• Download Embellished Chaos Earrings from Chain & Bead Jewelry Creative Connections (from Issuu.com)

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