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If You Try to Find a Hook
If you try to find a hook, you'll stumble across that WIP that needs blocking, so you'll stop to block it. You'll run out of pins, and take them out of the larger project that's done blocking...
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #42
Our May Scrappy Stitchers Link Party was very active, with more clicks than usual. The link that got the most clicks was this Bean Stitch Beanie by Meladora's Creations - congrats! It's such a fun texture, and I love the detail on the brim.
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Tutorial – Adding Hair to an Amigurumi Doll
Adding hair is often one of the last steps of an amigurumi project. For me, this is when the doll really takes on a personality of its own. Just like styling human hair, doll hair can be a great way to express your creativity. In this tutorial, I'm using a crocheted doll and adding long hair with a center part and side ponytails. The same techniques can be used for a wide variety of hairstyles, and for knit amigurumi projects too.
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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!
