What else does a bright and sunny day in Santa Barbara, California require while on vacation to visit some family? A trip to the local yarn shop of course! The local yarn store in Santa Barbara is the cutest little shop called Cardigans Knit Shop. The shop is located on…
Looking for a quick little DIY to make some knitting stitch markers or progress keepers? Try making these mermaid ones! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Mermaid Scale Charm Packs (Purple and Green) Jump rings Split Rings Jewelry Pliers Step 1:…
Are you looking for a unique way to use up some of your scrap yarn? DIY a lamp!! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Recycled Jar Lots of yarn balled up GE Bottle Lamp Kit Drill with Glass Drill Bit Screwdriver…
Would you like to learn really easy methods for hand dyeing yarn with Kool-aid? In this tutorial, I’ll teach you three different techniques to get three different looks. *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn Kool-aid…
Are you looking for a quick and simple chunky knit hat project? Make a hat in one evening with this pattern and top it off with a gorgeous fur pom pom! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Chunky Yarn Size 15…
After I finished knitting the What the Fade Shawl for my mom’s birthday present, I decided to tackle my next brioche project – the Ramble Shawl! I have always LOVED the herringbone pattern with all that is within me. I even had my kitchen backsplash tiles installed in a herringbone…
Fabric Stash Buster! Use up some old fabric from your stash to make this adorable and quick little reversible tote bag! Use it for your groceries, as a project bag, or whatever you need it for! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!*…
This is an AMAZING use of scrap yarn! You get to create a beautiful wreath, and show off your love of crafting to the neighbors! Materials: Metal Wreath Form Lots of scrap yarn Knitting Needles Scissors Yarn Needle Step 1: Use your scrap yarn to make varying sized balls of…
Every since I went to my first Yarn Dyeing Party, I thought it would be neat to dye yarn with Tazo Passion Tea because of its beautiful color. What I ended up getting was totally unexpected! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!*…
Use some leftover fabric to sew a drawstring bag for your knitting/crochet projects, or anything else you need a cute little bag for! *This post may contain affiliated links. For more information on this, please see my Disclosure page!* Materials: Fabric (Leftover fabric from This and That) Ribbon Scissors Sewing Machine Safety…