Polka Dot Cottage: 26 books

If you’ve ever been tempted to learn polymer clay, but were intimidated by the long list of necessary supplies, you’ll like these hearts. They are simple to make for the beginner, and no specialized or expensive tools are required. REQUIRED SKILLS None! TOOLS AND MATERIALS...

A collection of six top down, seamless, round yoke sweater patterns to knit: Everyday Cardigan (Women chest sizes 32" to 48") Everyday Pullover (Women chest sizes 32" to 48") Everyday Baby (Baby + Toddler sizes Newborn to 4T, includes four long/short sleeve and cardigan/pullover variations)...

Learn to make five types of buttons while also learning your way around polymer clay. All of these buttons can be made with the simplest of tools, many of them found around your house! REQUIRED SKILLS None! Absolute beginners are welcome. TOOLS AND MATERIALS 3 packages...

This project is great for beginners.  If you can sew a straight line, then you can do this! Whether you are motivated by frugality, by the desire to live in an eco-friendly way, or by an abundance of fun and funky vintage sheets in your linen closet, this simple tutorial should appeal...

The Afghan Cane consists of sixteen polymer clay “granny squares” assembled in a grid, much like a crocheted afghan would be. Unlike the crocheted version, though, we don’t have to create sixteen individual granny squares to make a colorful blanket. Through the magic of polymer color blends,...

The author's son, who likes to call himself “Flufy,” has Cozy down to a science. Wherever he happens to be, if there’s a couch with a blanket, he’ll crawl underneath and make himself right at home. So, when it was his turn to be on the receiving end of a significant Mom-made project, she...

My teenage son wanted an afghan that would remind him of being in a forest by a lake. Together we brainstormed ideas for the perfect lap-sized blanket, and now he loves his straight-sided hexagon afghan in shades of blue, green, and brown. This design is easily adaptable for different colors and...

The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit term for “circle.” Mandalas have their roots in Indian religions, but these geometric designs have become popular with artistic types in recent years. Mandala coloring books are all the rage, and crochet mandalas pop up all over social media. (Search...

Make your own custom elastic-waist a-line skirt pattern using this fully-illustrated book as your guide! REQUIRED SKILLS The project is suitable for beginners. If you can sew a straight line and do a little basic math, then you can do this! TOOLS AND MATERIALS 1 1/2...

Special knit and crocheted projects deserve special buttons, and sometimes the best fasteners are the ones that fade quietly – and artfully – into the background of the garment. What better way to procure unique sweater-matching buttons than to make them yourself? REQUIRED SKILLS Basic...

From those first crisp moments of fall, to the last lingering chills of spring, a simple cardigan is a wardrobe staple. Throw it over your favorite tee, layer it under a light Winter jacket, wrap it around you as you sit by the fire and watch the falling snow… This sweater is meant to be worn every...

Hook up this cheery throw and add a little bit of modern retro flair to your favorite space! You will learn how to crochet an eight-petal flower, and add granny-style rounds that transform the motif into a square shape. Once complete, these squares can be used anywhere that you would normally use...

If you have ever wished for a knitting loom pattern that didn’t scream, “I was made on a tool marketed towards children!” then your search may be over. This neckwarmer tutorial is adapted from a pattern originally written for #13 knitting needles, and has all of the class and elegance of a luxurious...

The Plaid Cane is deceptively simple, featuring a straightforward construction. The color play is achieved through a nontraditional use of a single Skinner blend. The Shawl Pin is constructed easily with cookie cutters and a patterned veneer. REQUIRED SKILLS If you are comfortable...