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Oversized Knit/Crochet Project Bag | Red-Handled Scissors

Oversized Knit/Crochet Project Bag

My BFF, Melanie, is knitting a “ridiculous skirt,” so she commissioned a giant project bag that would be big enough to fit her largest projects. Because I couldn’t help myself, I made the bag to her specifications, and then I added some extra details. So the bag would be as resistant to sharp needles as …

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Crocheted Durango Hat with Buttons | Red-Handled Scissors

Crocheted Durango Hat with Buttons

I’ve had the Durango hat in my Ravelry queue for months. But, somehow, I managed to wait until the very weekend it started warming up outside to finally get around to making it. (Heaven forbid I make something when I can actually use it.) Since I was already making one ill-timed hat, I decided that …

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Sunday Snapshot: Mine Has Sprinkles! | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Mine Has Sprinkles!

The sprinkle process is a delicate one. See that empty space? We ate them all. Tonight, in celebration of Jeremy’s birthday, we invited friends over to make cake doughnuts AND yeast doughnuts. Then, like any good overachievers, we made regular glaze, maple glaze, and chocolate to cover them. Plus sprinkles. Don’t forget the sprinkles. Needless …

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Altoids Tin Watercolor Set | Red-Handled Scissors

Altoids Tin Watercolor Set

Inspired by the Watercolors To Go tutorial from One Golden Apple, I made Jeremy a portable watercolor set for his birthday. I wanted to make it as easy to take along as possible, so I used an Altoids tin for the container. I figure, at that size, he can always toss it in a bag …

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