[quote user="kabin"]Another thing I like to make is beautiful little stitch markers for knitting and crochet. Same concept, only using larger jump rings as the base and sometimes premaid charms to add a little more interest.[/quote] I love these! I made several of the myself using Swarovski...

Looks-wise I would prefer the knit because of the smoother texture, finer texture. However working knit compared to crochet - crochet is faster, easier to work the shaping. I've never made one, though. Edey

When we were kids we had slippers that were like a combination of knee socks and mocassins and we called them mukluks. The leg portion and instep were knitted or crocheted, but the sole was leather stitched to the sock portion, with short sides on the sole wrapping around the foot. Has anyone here made...

Great Way to Recycle Those Unused Buttons! Ever wonder what to do with the "stuff" that is left-over when you finish an art project. Stuff like yarn, felt, colorful buttons , beads, colored pencils, paper scraps with interesting designs, fabric - those things just a bit too small to use. Well...

I thought I would spread the news, there is a really great organizational social site for knitters and crocheters called Ravelry. It has a notebook feature to help you organize you projects, yarn, needles/hooks, and has groups in it. Is anyone here a member already? My user name is "avidwisher"...

I accidentally hijacked a thread applauding Hobby Lobby. I really really enjoy going there. To the point that my internal financial adviser often forgoes going to that store to avoid temptation. The reason I hijacked it is because I was really happy with the deals at Smiley's Yarn. Pat mentioned...

I've done that before. Look for items that are hand made. Factory made knit garments are cut and sewn, so you'd come up with a lot of short pieces of yarn. Once you've unraveled the piece, wind the yarn on a chair back or someone else's willing arms, then tie it in several places and...