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Project of the Month: Jil Eaton’s Knitting School

School is out for the summer but, luckily, Jil Eaton’s Knitting School is open all year round! Whether you’re a novice knitter or are returning after a knitting sabatical, author and knitwear designer Jil Eaton will provide the tips and tricks to have you knitting like a pro in no time.

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Project of the Month: The Art of Metal Clay

Make your rings sparkle and shine with a project from the new and revised edition of the best-selling metal clay book, The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded (with DVD) by Sherri Haab. The book brings you the new bronze and copper clays, up-to-date on firing with stones, provides new bead projects and [...]

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The Art of Knitted Lace

Here is a pattern for a lovely lacy scarf perfect for a cool summer night, from The Art of Knitted Lace.

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Finding Inspiration in Nature: Tips for Gathering Creative Ideas

Now’s the perfect time to take note of the summer’s palette and designs—from emerging buds to full-fledged oversized blooms—which can give you ideas for your own fresh and exciting motifs. Here are some tips from designer Susan Cariello, author of Bags in Bloom.
Flowers and plants are a tremendous source of endless inspiration for me, as [...]

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Project of the Month: Knitting Mochimochi

Welcome to Mochimochi Land!  Toys galore to make you smile, including this cute, “fearsome” baby gator.  It takes no time at all to put together and gives you reasons to smile for years to come!  Make one, make two—make a whole family.  And if you’re still so inspired, dive into Knitting Mochimochi to find an [...]

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Kids’ Cakes from the Whimsical Bakehouse: Magic Wands

CrafterNews asked the mother-daughter baking and decorating team behind the beloved Whimsical Bakehouse books, Liv Hansen and Kaye Hansen, what inspires their sweet creations.

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Let’s Paint the Town from Flowers Chic & Cheap

April showers do indeed bring May flowers! And forget about fussy bouquets and ornate vases. All you need are a few blooms from your grocery store, or farmers’ market, a simple container—perhaps one found in at a garage sale or in your recycling bin or kitchen cabinet—and a touch of whimsy to pull [...]

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Project of the Month: Tea Cozy from One Ball Knits Gifts

Mother’s Day is fast-approaching, and what better way to show your love than with a hand-made gift that’s both simple and quick to make? Our featured project of the month for April is the One Ball Knits Tea Cozy from One Ball Knits Gifts. We love this knit because it’s cute, practical, and easy to personalize, and we hope that you will too.

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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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