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Craft an Innovative I-Cord Needle Cozy

Keep your needles safe and secure in this fun yet practical needle case.

Lee Meredith's DIY Jewelry Frame and Knitting Needle Accessories

Crafter extraordinaire Lee Meredith of Leethal.net recently posted this quick project idea: a jewelry rack made with fishnet stockings stretched over an old frame! Don't miss her recycled knitting-needle jewelry, too.

How to Make Your Own Newspaper Yarn

If you liked the idea of recycling newspaper into yarn, here's how to spin it yourself.

Urban Fauna Grand Opening in San Francisco

Jamie Marie Chan of Mary Jane's Attic has a new crafty endeavor: the Urban Fauna Studio. She's throwing a party to celebrate with all kinds of cool giveaways!

Upcycled Yarn on Etsy

Etsy Seller Jessysprkle spins unique yarns from unexpected recycled materials.

How to Make a Custom-Knitted Button and Win the Style Game

Button, button, who’s got the button? For a flawless finish, consider knitting your own buttons for a one-of-a-kind look.

How to Make a Super-Simple Roll-Up for Organizing Your Crochet Hooks

Keep your crochet hooks corralled with a pretty hook case. This version starts with a store-bought place mat to make it quick and easy, perfect for beginning sewers.

Guilt-Free Crafting

Feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your crafting? Or is someone in your life encouraging you to reduce your craft-supply bill? Try these ideas for reducing your "guilt footprint."

Avoid Knitting Disappointment—Choose the Right Yarn

Preplanning and careful consideration will prevent the dreaded knitters’ remorse.

Scarfittens: Dual-Purpose Cold-Weather Gear

Get ready for the cool weather by knitting up this ingenious scarf-mitten combo. This simple, chic accessory needs only a couple of balls of yarn and couldn’t be easier.

Strip-It, the Fabric Strip Cutter

Make light work of cutting mountains of fabric strips for quilting, weaving, knitting, or crocheting!

How to Organize Your Yarn Stash, Part 2: Pare It Down!

Now that you've gone through and assessed your stash, it's time to decide what to keep and what to let go. If the thought of parting with your dear fibers horrifies you, read on for some encouragement.

Donate a Scarf to the Special Olympics

While you're watching this week's coverage of the Olympics, knit or crochet a scarf for a Special Olympian.

The British Invasion - Knitting Magazines From Across the Pond

Expand your knitting savvy by observing styles from our knitting cousins overseas. We may share a common heritage and language but our styles are sometimes worlds apart.

Knit a Pretty Rose Pin

Knit up a bouquet of colorful roses in the time it takes to drive to the garden center. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can “grow” this everlasting rose pin in less than an hour. Forget about fertilizer and bug spray, all you need is a few yards of yarn that reminds you of a perfect summer day.

Fabulous Crafters at the Southern Vermont Art & Crafts Festival

Every year I trek to Vermont for this crafting spectacular--here are some of the highlights.

Another Super Simple Stash Buster: Yarn Vase

Use this easy Design Sponge tutorial to make your own yarn wrapped vase in colors to suit your style.

Unique Stash Buster: Dryer Balls

Eliminate static cling and work through your stash in one fell swoop with these eco-conscious felted dryer balls.

Twist and Shout - New Patterns are Out!

If you are constantly on the look out for the latest and greatest knitting patterns available scouring magazines and websites (Ravelry and Knitty addicts you know who you are), check out The Twist Collective.

How to Organize Your Yarn Stash, Part 1: Get It Together

To celebrate my recent move, I'm doing a monthlong series on how to get your stash organized and under control. Click for tips on getting started.

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