Click on images below of past posts featuring easy and fun to make DIY jewelry projects and tutorials. Great for summer ideas and projects!
6/24/2015
6/15/2015
Girls rule! The adorable free patterns featured in this week's post are definitely with girls in mind.
All of the designs are easy, fun to make for both knitters and crocheters. With the long summer ahead and going forward into the cooler weather, they are practical. Pinafores can be thrown over t shirts and even the tops can be layered for the cooler weather.
How cute are the boleros and shrugs! Your little fashionista will want more than one to wear.
From the top of the head down, there are patterns that includes hats, summer tops, classic "pinnies", shrugs and boleros, many of these ideal for the beginning knitter and crocheter.
Read further for a charming collection of free knitting and crochet patterns, ideal for that special princess that are practical, yet beautiful. This collection of garment essentials caters to all your toddler's knitwear needs for the warm weather ahead.
All of the designs are easy, fun to make for both knitters and crocheters. With the long summer ahead and going forward into the cooler weather, they are practical. Pinafores can be thrown over t shirts and even the tops can be layered for the cooler weather.
How cute are the boleros and shrugs! Your little fashionista will want more than one to wear.
From the top of the head down, there are patterns that includes hats, summer tops, classic "pinnies", shrugs and boleros, many of these ideal for the beginning knitter and crocheter.
Read further for a charming collection of free knitting and crochet patterns, ideal for that special princess that are practical, yet beautiful. This collection of garment essentials caters to all your toddler's knitwear needs for the warm weather ahead.
6/07/2015
Inspiration image | Pinterest
You really don't have to resort to extreme knitting to achieve a great garment.
Case in point is the featured pattern above which has been given a few updated twists on a traditional classic.
Sleeves definitely look more modern, shorter, with a drop shoulder and beginning with a wider rib, reminiscent of the 80's.
Length has been cropped, not cinched with a rib allowing for ease with a plain edged hem.
No need to worry, no midriff is exposed but long enough to wear with a long skirt or wide pants.
Personalize the pattern further by adding two row stripes, easy for combining colors you love.
Four rectangles make up this simple design and it is truly seasonless. Whether you prefer cotton, wool or mohair, this is the pattern for you.
Read further for schematics, pattern instructions, helpful tips and videos on finishing that garment perfectly.
Case in point is the featured pattern above which has been given a few updated twists on a traditional classic.
Sleeves definitely look more modern, shorter, with a drop shoulder and beginning with a wider rib, reminiscent of the 80's.
Length has been cropped, not cinched with a rib allowing for ease with a plain edged hem.
No need to worry, no midriff is exposed but long enough to wear with a long skirt or wide pants.
Personalize the pattern further by adding two row stripes, easy for combining colors you love.
Four rectangles make up this simple design and it is truly seasonless. Whether you prefer cotton, wool or mohair, this is the pattern for you.
Read further for schematics, pattern instructions, helpful tips and videos on finishing that garment perfectly.
5/31/2015
Inspiration image | Pinterest
Give me fringe, colored beads, patches and especially, mirror work and I'm all over it when it comes to flea markets and vintage stores.
For as long as I can remember, I've always been fascinated by the gypsy, ethnic, tribal and boho look.
This was especially true of accessories such as bags, scarves and jewelry.
No wonder this style is enduring and now a whole new generation has given it their personal spin.
Fringed vests, floppy hats and destroyed, cutoff jean shorts are not new. Sadly, I wasn't one who looked good in these but accessories gave me that bohemian spirit. In my travels, I have collected all kinds of accessories which are now considered vintage but just as fashionable today as they were back in the day. Read further for a variety of ways and types of bags that you can crochet, adding your own bits and pieces to end up with one heck of a unique piece .
Fringed vests, floppy hats and destroyed, cutoff jean shorts are not new. Sadly, I wasn't one who looked good in these but accessories gave me that bohemian spirit. In my travels, I have collected all kinds of accessories which are now considered vintage but just as fashionable today as they were back in the day. Read further for a variety of ways and types of bags that you can crochet, adding your own bits and pieces to end up with one heck of a unique piece .
5/18/2015
Classic T| free pattern available here
Over sized T | free pattern available here
Flared T | free pattern available here
Striped T | free pattern available here
Over sized T | free pattern available here
Flared T | free pattern available here
Striped T | free pattern available here
T shirts are standard, casual wear and are pretty much in just about everyone's wardrobe.
If something a little more special is to your liking, there are t shirts made of silk, chiffon or embroidered and embellished with sequins.
A basic "T" can have set-in, raglan or drop sleeves, shaped straight or flared. If you can dream it, it's out there in the retail landscape. For summer, a cotton "T" is perfect, so why not knit one. Shape is an important factor when picking a style to make and to suit everyone's taste and body shape, there are four different patterns.
A classic shape, very easy to begin with. The oversized "T" is great for leggings and skinny jeans. Stripes can be more fun and flared insets allows for a flattering flared shape.
A basic "T" can have set-in, raglan or drop sleeves, shaped straight or flared. If you can dream it, it's out there in the retail landscape. For summer, a cotton "T" is perfect, so why not knit one. Shape is an important factor when picking a style to make and to suit everyone's taste and body shape, there are four different patterns.
A classic shape, very easy to begin with. The oversized "T" is great for leggings and skinny jeans. Stripes can be more fun and flared insets allows for a flattering flared shape.
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