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Tutorial – Needle Sculpting an Amigurumi Doll Face
In amigurumi, needle sculpting is a way to add contours to an otherwise smooth surface. Carefully placed stitches are pulled tightly to draw the fabric in and make it pucker. This is a particularly useful technique for sculpting facial contours. This tutorial will show you a few basic steps to create eye sockets and a nose.
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Free Pattern – Message in a Bobble – Harmony Blanket Square #19
Message in a Bobble is pattern #19 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. Puffy bobbles are a fun texture and work really well to create raised shapes and letters. They also remind me of the raised bumps used in braille. This 12 inch blanket square uses bobbles to spell out the word "Love", in both braille and English versions!
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #41
Amigurumi was popular in last month's Scrappy Stitchers Link Party. Check out the most clicked link - this adorable Tortoise from Ginx Craft! Will your project be most clicked this month? Link up and find out!
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Book Review – 30 Knitted Headbands and Ear Warmers
Headbands are a wonderful anytime project. They're small, fast, and easy to travel with. They can be the statement piece that pulls a look together, or they can just keep your hair out of your eyes. With 30 Knitted Headbands and Ear Warmers by Jenise Hope, you'll have just the right one for any occasion. I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher.
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Tutorial – Knit Bobbles
Bobbles are a fun way to add texture to your knitting. As with most techniques in knitting and crochet, there are lots of different ways to make them. Learn the 3 basic steps of making a bobble, and some different variations to try.
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Free Pattern – Weave Only Just Begun – Harmony Blanket Square #15
Weave Only Just Begun is pattern #15 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. Like a series of mini cables, pairs of stitches cross over each other in alternating directions to make the beautiful texture. The pattern includes both written and charted versions of the instructions.
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Tutorial – Knit Diagonal Basketweave
The Diagonal Basketweave stitch creates a lovely, cross hatched texture. It looks a little intimidating at first, but with a 2 stitch and 2 row repeat, it's easier to learn than you might think!
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Book Review – Bath Knits
After a year full of washcloths in the Knitted Kitchen KAL, I gave away most of them but did keep a couple. I'll be honest though, I don't actually use them in the kitchen. I replaced my bath pouf with a knitted washcloth and liked the feel so much better I'll never go back! This, of course, makes me want to knit more fun things for my bathroom. That's where Bath Knits by Mary Beth Temple comes in.
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A Birthday Treat – 4 Giveaways and a Coupon Code!
Today is my birthday! I want you all to join in my birthday fun, so I'm celebrating by sharing some goodies with you. Enter to win one of 4 prize packages, plus get a coupon code for 50% off everything in my Ravelry store!
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #40
I hope you all had a great weekend (whether you were celebrating a holiday or not.) With April underway, it's time for our new Scrappy Stitchers link party! Last month's party was a small one, but had some really cute projects. The most clicked link last month was this Easter Basket from Raji's Craft Hobby
