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Megan Nicolay revolutionized the T-shirt. She repurposed it, reinterpreted it, reinvented it—and created the #1 craft book in the nation, Generation T, which continues to dominate. Now she explores new ways to slash a tee, scrunch a tee, and sew a tee with Generation T: Beyond Fashion. A collection...

Crochet pattern to create a monkey doll. The monkey is 16" tall (41 cm). It's huggable and great for children. The arms and legs are floppy and flexible. For materials you can use: DK, Light Worsted: Bonny Baby DK from Robin (blue = 110g, pink 1361 = 20g and cream 1365 = 20g);...

Amigurumi crochet pattern for a sheep and her lamb. The larger sheep is approximately 7 inches in length and 6 inches standing.(18 x 15.5 cm). The lamb is approximately 5 inches in length and 4 inches standing. (13 x 10 cm). For materials you can use: Medium worsted weight yarn,...

The fascinating story of a friendship, a lost tradition, and an incredible discovery, revealing how enslaved men and women made encoded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad. In Hidden in Plain View, historian Jacqueline Tobin and scholar Raymond Dobard...

Natural dyes have been used for centuries. Archaeologists have found evidence of textile dyeing dating back to the Neolithic period. In China, dyeing with plants, barks and insects has been traced back more than 5,000 years. The essential process of dyeing changed little over time. Typically, the...

Crochet pattern to create large snowman dolls. These snowmen are great on the windowsill or to keep you company on the sofa. They are huggable and cute. You can make them fast: the pattern is simple. Use a large hook and thick yarn to create them quickly. The Snowmen are 14 inches (35 cm) tall.

Royal Yarns 202-215-2300 presents Plymouth Encore Worsted Colorspun Yarn Knitting Pattern F286 My First Baby Blanket. This pattern includes design images, sizing, yarn requirements, knitting needles, crochet hooks and other tools necessary to make this garment.All yarns and tools are available...

Japanese schoolgirl fashions and subcultures have sprung up, burned out, mutated, and evolved into a pop culture phenomenon gone global—from Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls" to Gothic Lolita-fueled manga and the deadly schoolgirl in Kill Bill, it's no wonder that international fashion designers look...

Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Whether you’re looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your knitting quandaries. With this definitive guide,...

Join the clique of the Chicks with Sticks! Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you’ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend—and by Sunday night, beginners will know what they’re...

Mouse Knitting Pattern: Catnip Cat Toy with Curly TailQuick and easy cat toy perfect for using up those bits and pieces of leftover yarn. Mouse is knit flat, then seamed and stuffed. You can knit the mouse in any yarn you like- just make sure your stitches are tight so the stuffing doesn’t fall...

Amigurumi crochet pattern animal friends finished size 4 inch.

Using basic stitches and common techniques, the final product makes a comfortable slipper with a longer cuff ensuring that they will stay snuggly on your feet. There is now a companion how-to video available on YouTube entitled How to Knit Adult Bootie Slippers. This video shows how to make the entire slipper from casting on to sewing up the seams.

One day out of the blue, Lonna found her life interrupted by delayed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: the anxiety, sleeplessness, and ongoing chest pains were the legacy of the chaos that took over her life when her first husband’s brain tumour took hold and turned him into a stranger with a familiar...