This is my first jewelry tutorial, so bear with me. Jewelry making is my new passion, and I consider myself a jack of all trades, master of none (hah)! I’ve been self-teaching and I started making some custom jewelry for a few craft fairs I’m going to do with my mother, so I thought I’d […]
Heart Coaster {free knitting pattern}
April 13, 2009 1 Comment
Heart Coaster [Ravel-It!] Materials: Lion Brand Micro Spun (green and pink) Size 7 needles Heart Chart (optional) Techniques Used: KG – Knit green (i.e. K3G means knit 3 green) PG – Purl green (i.e. P3G means purl 3 green) KP – Knit Pink (i.e. K3P means knit 3 pink) PP – Purl Pink (i.e. P3P […]
How To Clean A Comb/Brush
March 21, 2009 2 Comments
I don’t know about you, but I tease my hair and always end up with dried up hairspray on my comb. It’s a specialty comb so I don’t want to just keep buying new ones as I had always done before. A few tips passed down to me to try: 1. Take 2 brushes/combs and […]
V-Stitch Headband {free crochet pattern}
March 5, 2009 2 Comments
V-Stitch Headband [Ravel-It!] Difficulty: Easy Materials: Small amount of WW cotton (2 oz. or less), H Hook, approximately 26 6mm beads Note: You can add or subtract from the beginning chain to make it longer or shorter, as long as it is a multiple of 3. I made the chain, then sl st it together […]
Super Thick & Quick Potholder {free crochet pattern}
February 24, 2009 2 Comments
[Ravel-It!] Super Thick Potholder Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Charcoal is used in the picture) K Hook yarn needle Ch 2. Join with a sl st to form a ring Round 1: Ch 1. Work 9 hdc in ring. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 1. (10 sc) Round 2. Ch […]
Crochet Earring Holder {free crochet pattern}
January 19, 2009 5 Comments
Crochet Earring Holder [Ravel-It!] If you are like me, you would then have a very large amount of earrings. I wanted to keep my most frequently worn ones out in eyes sight for easy access, but I didn’t like the projects I saw where you buy mesh wire and place it in a picture frame, […]
Bloomin’ Bag Dispenser {free knitting pattern}
March 31, 2008 1 Comment
Bloomin Bag Dispenser [Ravel-It!] This pattern was done with a combination of crochet and knitting (mainly knitting) so you could substitute the crocheted parts for knitting if you prefer. I was plain and did mine in all green to match my kitchen, but you could do stripes or whatever to spruce it up. Want […]
Pink Ice Beaded Headband and Wristcuffs {free crochet pattern}
June 27, 2007 13 Comments
Pink Ice Beaded Headband and Wristcuffs [Ravel-It!] These work up fast and make a good item to make and sel. Lion Brand WoolEase G hook Beads Special Stitches: BUB – bring up bead (to hook before starting the stitch) BLO – make hdc in the back loop only Wristcuffs Make 2. prestring 45 beads (or […]
Quick and Easy Beaded Coaster {free crochet pattern}
May 8, 2007 1 Comment
QUICK AND EASY BEADED COASTER [Ravel-It!] Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick K hook 8 beads (wooden ones used in the example) yarn needle ch 4. sl st to form a ring Round 1: ch 1. 7 sc. sl st to beg chain. (8) Round 2: ch 1. sc in same st as beg […]
Crochet Bag Dispenser {free pattern}
April 27, 2007 16 Comments
This plastic bag holder pattern has many potential uses. A plastic bag dispenser can be used as trash bag holders or grocery bag storage for instance. Want a free knit bag dispenser pattern instead? Bag Holder [Ravel-It!] WW cotton H Hook 2 Elastic Ponytail Holders Yarn Needle Round 1: Ch 3. 35 DC around elastic band. Sl st […]
Beginner 1×1 Ribbed Dishcloth {free knitting pattern}
March 16, 2007 4 Comments
1×1 Ribbed Dishcloth [Ravel-It!] This is a dishcloth I started making from this Lion Brand pattern, and ended up with something different. It’s very simple, great beginner cloth. I’m not sure if it has been done before. You could even make these and sell them online for a home-based business as they work up so […]
Summer Beaded Choker {free crochet pattern}
April 9, 2006 1 Comment
Photo Credit: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Neenas3/summer-beaded-choker Summer Beaded Choker [Ravel-It!] Difficulty: Easy Materials: Small amount of WW cotton (2 oz. or less), G Hook, approximately 13 6mm beads, optional clasp (I used 9 mm) Note: You can add or subtract from the beginning chain to make it longer or shorter. prestring about 13 beads (may wanna do […]
