I’ve recently rededicated myself to spending at least a little time every day handling yarn. Knitting, crochet – whatever. I find I’m a lot more balanced whenever I’m working on a fiber-based project. I don’t know why that is! In honor of my rediscovered zen zone, today’s Weekly Reader is dedicated to my favorite recent yarn-related patterns, finds, projects & ideas!
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DIY FYI: Starting a Skein of Yarn
Save yourself time and headaches by learning where to start working your skein of yarn.
How-to: Balloon Garland
Make an incredibly festive AND affordable balloon garland. Oh, and happy 3rd birthday to Hands Occupied.
DIY Yarn-Wrapped Bottle
Make an easy home accent with leftover yarn & recycled bottles.
How-to: Kid-friendly Treat Bag Project
Learn how to help a kid make their own Halloween treat (or gift) bag.
Nina: A Contemporary Yarn Store
I want to live in this store!
Exciting News & A Stash-Busting Yoga Bag
Crochet your own yoga bag and some exciting news!
A Hard Knit Life
On reaching a new level of knitting skills, finishing my first pair of socks, and learning to knit left-handed.
In Progress: Knitting My First Sock Heel
As of this writing, I’ve successfully turned the heel of my first knitted sock and am bracing myself for the gusset (yes, that’s what it’s called). For today’s post, I just wanted to share the latest photo of my work-in-progress, and some videos and links I found helpful when working on my first sock.
