Sock inspired by the novel Fjäderholmarna (Swedish for Feather Islands) by Zacharias Topelius. Knitted in bulky weight yarn these sock knit up very fast and they make a perfect last minute gift. This post contains affiliate links. Shallow Feather Islands Far out in the Gulf of Bothnia, almost midway between Sweden and Finland are some […]
How to Knit in the Round Using Straight Needles
What to do when you need a cowl and all you have is straight needles? I’m going to show you that in this tutorial. Yarn 100 g of bulky and soft yarn, for example Berreco Ultra Alpaca Needles a set of 2 straight needles 7 mm (or 10.75 US) Notions None Special Skills needed None. […]
Artesanitarium Designs Designer Challenge Round 5: Things That Come in Pairs
Have you ever thought of designing your own knitting or crochet patterns, but somehow you haven’t got around to start? Do you have ideas but don’t know hoe to execute? Now is your change to design along with other just like you! #ADDesignerChallenge Things that come in pairs! Anything that comes in pairs! Pairs could […]
Around The World Stitch-a-Long
The first annual Around the World Stitch Along is coming in August! Empty your needles, you want them to be ready for this! We have tens of Indie Designers bringing their best for you! Join the fun, knit and crochet and win prizes! Who is it for? Stitchers from all around the world, all color, […]
Three of Hearts – Free Knitting Pattern
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate your love for your valentine by knitting them this lovely heart and hand warming gift! Yarn 35 g sport weight yarn, sample uses Opal Uni Solid 6 ply by Zwerger Garn. 420 m/ 150 g. Fiber content; 75% wool, 25% nylon. Needles a set of dpn’s or long circular needle for […]
Girls Best Friend – Free Sock Knitting Pattern
You thought diamonds were a girls best friend, didn’t you? Yeah, well… Diamonds won’t keep you warm at night, these socks will! And it is FREE! My go to winter house socks! I absolutely love them! I’m using them every winter. They’re super durable because of the bulky sock yarn! The relatively small needle size […]
St Lucy’s Crown
St Lucy is celebrated in Sweden and in Swedish speaking parts of Finland. She is celebrated on December 13 with parades and songs. Every school and kindergarten class had their own parade and one lucky girl got to be Lucy and wear the candle crown. This girl usually had long blond hair, and that was […]
Crochet your self a Halloween Costume
Halloween is coming! Check out these 6 sexy creative costumes you can crochet your self! Quick and Easy Adult Halloween Costumes suitable for beginners projects. Skull Corset Top – Artesanitarium Designs A full blown skull on the front, small skulls surrounding the hips and a lace up back.This is the ultimate top for all you […]
How to Upcycle Your Own Yarn
You found this wonderful second hand hank of yarn at a yard sale, ripped out an old second hand sweater for yarn or just frogged a beanie you knitted and never wore? Any and all of these? Never the less, you need to get that curly noodle yarn to behave and be pretty! Here’s the […]
Affordable Knitting Gadgets You Need to Get Right NOW!
Yarn gadgets, you know you want them… I mean NEED them! Here’s some of my favorites need to own knitting suff to own! This post just crawls of affiliate links! If you like something you see in this post, just click on the picture and you will be taken to the shopping place. It doesn’t […]
