Knitting and Crochet Tutorials
Project Update: Super Bulky Crocheted Cat Bed with Bernat Blanket Big Yarn
Remember when I made that crocheted cat bed, and my cats absolutely fell in love? I revisited the project. But, with the most ridiculous yarn… Read more
Pussyhat Upgrade: March for Science Duplicate Stitching
March for Science + Earth Day: Update your pussyhat to show your support for science-based reality with my March for Science duplicate stitching tutorial! Read more
Tutorial: Basic Pussyhat Knitting Pattern
Know what the world probably doesn’t need? Another pussyhat knitting pattern. And, yet, here we are. Worked in the round, grafted top, about 4 hrs… Read more
Craft Tip: Keep Balls of Yarn Tidy with a Pair of Old Tights
Yarn running amok? Tights looking rough? Great! Keep your balls of yarn tidy in the toes of a pair of (clean) old tights! Read more
Knitting and Crocheting with a Plan
When you’re knitting or crocheting in the real world (read: with all manor of kids, pets, co-workers, friends, and spouses underfoot), there are tons of… Read more
Video Tutorial: Crocheted Metal Washer Pattern Weights
What do huge hunks of metal need more than anything else in the world? Cozies. (Obviously.) Solution: My crocheted metal washer pattern weights tutorial! Read more
TZoM on Threadbanger: Crochet Basics with Twinkie Chan + Haley
What happens when the Threadbanger crew comes over to play? A whole lot of yarn-y awesomeness, that’s what! Check out the super-adorable Twinkie Chan and… Read more
Knitting Pattern: Easy Grownup Pixie Hat
Fact: I am a grown woman, and I wear an adorable hand-knitted pixie hat in public. (I mean, why should kids have all the fun?)… Read more
Tutorial: Stabilizing Crocheted Buttons
Crocheted buttons are a pretty finishing touch to any knitting or crochet project, but they can also be flimsy and hard to use. Luckily, you… Read more
Tutorial: Crocheted Pocket Change Pattern Weights
Turn pocket change and yarn scraps into colorful, easy to make sewing pattern weights with this quick and simple crochet pattern! Read more
Tutorial: Super Bulky Crocheted Cat Bed
Looking for a quirky, modern cat bed for your four-legged favorites? Make a super bulky crocheted cat bed! Read more
Tutorial: Mini Crocheted Snowflake Necklace
Handy with a steel crochet hook? Add some teeny tiny holiday cheer to your wardrobe with this mini crocheted snowflake necklace pattern and tutorial! They’re… Read more
Tutorial: Fancy Felt Soles for Crocheted Slippers
Add fancy DIY felt soles with no-slip grips to your favorite knitted or crocheted slippers! Read more
Tutorial: Crochet Embroidery
Add eye-catching embroidered embellishments to your knit and crochet projects with this simple crochet embroidery tutorial! Read more
Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Striped Slippers
Make a cozy pair of crocheted slippers with this quick and easy rainbow striped slipper tutorial! Read more
Video: Dyeing Yarn with Sharpie Markers at Lion Brand Yarn
Did you know that you can dye your own custom yarn with Sharpie markers and a little bit of water? If the answer is no,… Read more
Tutorial: Perfect Felted Wool Balls and Beads
For a recent project, I needed a whole pile of fairly uniform felted wool balls. I thought it would be easy enough to make my… Read more
Tutorial: Crochet 101 for Craftzine.com
Were you excited about my crocheted snowflake ornaments or double sided dish scrubbers, but totally intimidated by the idea of learning how to crochet? Well,… Read more
Tutorial: Felted Mitten Ornaments
In the middle of holiday crafting madness, my fellow CRAFT writers and I decided to take on one more crazy last-minute project: a CRAFT holiday… Read more
Tutorial: Crocheted Snowflake Ornaments for Craftzine.com
My Crocheted Snowflake Ornament Tutorial—including the complete pattern, step-by-step instructions with photos, and a full crochet chart—is now available on CRAFT!Project: Crocheted Snowflake Ornaments My… Read more
Tutorial: Modular Colorwork Yarn Holders
Attention knitters and crocheters: Sick of having epic yarn knots all up in your project bag? My modular yarn holders tutorial—inspired by my colorwork genius… Read more
DIY-ing the Emmys: Red Carpet Handmade
This year, when Jeremy got nominated, I got crafty. I considered it the ultimate handmade challenge to bring DIY to the red carpet in a… Read more
Tutorial: Oversized Knitting/Crochet Project Bag
I came up with this design at the request of my BFF, who needed a knitting project bag that would be large enough for a… Read more
Tutorial: Crocheted Double-Sided Dish Scrubber Pattern
I’ve been making and using crocheted dish scrubbers for a while, and I’m totally loving them as an alternative to the gross bacteria-filled sponges and… Read more