I love Mondays, it’s the one day a week that I let myself fully indulge in cruising around the internet and checking out all my […]
book review
Pattern Review: the Darling Durby Sweater (aka Jak’s Jumper)
I finally finished Jak’s sweater. Thank goodness we had some excellent, unseasonally warm weather this past month. I just had too much on my plate […]
wips
Newest CL WIP: Jak’s Jumper
This Saturday Jason and I delightfully welcomed the newest citizen of our home: Jak Jak Par, a retired racing greyhound. And, being me, I immediately […]
wardrobe redress
Wardrobe Redress: Making the old new again
Hello there! It’s me, Karen. You might remember meeting me. Kristin introduced me here. I’m stepping out of the background today to share a few […]
howto - journal
On the Needles: Changing Yarns Around
It’s been awhile since I started a new knitting project, so I wanted it to be really great. Something I would want to wear all […]
journal
Finished Objects, stash busting, and using up leftovers
Quite some time ago I posted about how I was working through my stash of works in progress. I thought (unrealistically) I would be able […]
book review
Book Review::Refashion by Alyssa Devanny
Alyssa Devanny of Refashion released a wonderful book right up the Craft Leftovers ally. Everything in the book is repurposed, reworked, and well! You guessed […]
book review - journal
The Sweater Chop Shop
I was delighted when Debora of Storey Publishing asked me if I would like a copy of the The Sweater Chop Shop: Sewing One-of-a-kind Creations […]
howto
How To :: Yarn Spa Day :: Refreshing Spent Yarn
Sometimes yarn gets a little abused and used and worn out and just needs a good relaxing day. Well, actually, after ripping out yarn several […]
patterns & tutorials
ReReleasing to the Wild:: Coffee Sweater!
So the coffee sweater is this month’s Craft Leftovers Monthly Kit. I did a run through with it to make sure it would work with […]
book review
Book Review :: Sweater Surgery!
I first saw this book quite a few months ago. I was instantly in love. A book after my own heart. A book I would […]