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August 25th, 2010 at 03:58pm Under Knitting
When I was younger I remember my grandma had taught me how to knit. She always knit blankets and afghans, so I decided I wanted to learn. I made a little baby blanket for my dolls, of course my mom had to help me too. Now that I’m older and know the difference between knitting [...]
Continue Reading How to Knit a Scarf
Tags: free knitting patterns, how to knit a scarf
By Christine 2 comments
August 23rd, 2010 at 05:04am Under Knitting
There’s something about knitting that just makes everyone so calm and happy! Perhaps it’s the repetitive and therapeutic stitching, or the way a simple ball of yarn can turn into a warm, cozy afghan or sweater. Last week on FaveCrafts.com, we added some brand new patterns for knit baby jackets for you to enjoy. Make [...]
Continue Reading New Pattern Monday: Knit a Baby Jacket
Tags: baby clothes, knit sweater, knitting patterns, knitting patterns for baby, Wearable Craft
By Karisa Add comment
August 3rd, 2010 at 11:43am Under Events+ Knitting
Have you heard the latest craze about all this new technology we have? Do you love knitting? Are you fond of the new iPad? Well today might be your lucky day!
VOGUEknitting is giving away a brand new 16GB iPad to one lucky FaveCrafts reader. The iPad is so new and exciting you can download all [...]
Continue Reading Win an iPad from VogueKnitting!
Tags: free knitting patterns, ipad, Knitting
By admin 3 comments
July 19th, 2010 at 09:41am Under Crochet+ DIY+ Home Decor and Design+ Jewelry Making+ Knitting+ Tutorials
Are you the type of person who will receive a compliment for your work and you easily dismiss your project as being amateurish or easy to do? I would be broke if I had to give a dime for every time I receive a compliment and I just dismiss the compliment without accepting the praise [...]
Continue Reading Dismissing Your Crafting Compliments
Tags: Amateur, Artist, Compliment, Creativity, Designer, Failure, Ideas, Mikeyssmail
By Mikeyssmail Add comment
July 7th, 2010 at 09:00am Under Crochet+ Knitting+ Tutorials
Viewers write me questions that I originally found strange because I think there’s guilt or worry when they don’t feel motivated to continue their crafting.
“I am just not interested in crochet right now… nothing is inspiring me… and I don’t feel the urge to want to pick up a hook and yarn to force myself to [...]
Continue Reading Resting… To Energize Your Creative Self
Tags: Break, Crochet, Energize, Mikeyssmail, Pressure, Rest
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July 6th, 2010 at 12:30pm Under Crochet+ FaveCrafts Radio+ Knitting+ Tutorials
My free online tutorials, Mikeyssmail, has been broadcasting Free Loom Knitting and Crocheting Tutorials for iTunes for 1 month now. iTunes is something I have stayed away from because I never owned a Mac Product. I figured iTunes is just for iPod-like products. I never realized the power and free accessibility for everyone online that has access on iTunes. If you [...]
Continue Reading iTunes and Free Creative Resources
Tags: Favecrafts, free, Inspire, iTunes, Mikeyssmail, Online, Podcast, radio, Tiffany Windsor, Tutorials
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June 3rd, 2010 at 09:31am Under Knitting
Hey Everyone, it’s Mikey from Mikeyssmail in Canada. I’m the guy who films video tutorials for AllFreeCrochet.com for you to learn free crochet and loom knitting techniques on You Tube. I absolutely love crafting with yarn. I’m not sure what I would do without having string dragging across in my hands to form blankets, hats, and [...]
Continue Reading Creativity Has No Borders – American Flag Baby Hats
Tags: American, baby, Crochet, Design, Flag, free, hats, Loom Knitting, Mikeyssmail, New Born, patterns, Viewers
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March 19th, 2010 at 05:00am Under Ask Maria+ Knitting
Dear Maria,
There are so many different knitting needles available. What’s the best to buy? I’m just not sure what makes each kind so different and if the material the needles are made out of will make my projects better.
Marilyn R.
ANSWER
I’m a tool fool! I just love any kind of art or craft tool so I [...]
Continue Reading Ask Maria “Which Knitting Needle Do I Need?”
Tags: crafter, crafting, crafts, Knitting, knitting needles, Maria Nerius
By Maria 1 comment
February 3rd, 2010 at 07:34pm Under Knitting
Dear Readers,You have been pleading for instructions on how to convert loom knitting patterns into hand knitting patterns. You love our loom knitting patterns but you do not own a loom! Since I am a beginner to the craft, I have been doing some research for you all. Unfortunately, research tells me that converting from [...]
Continue Reading How to Loom Knit and How to Convert
By Caley 1 comment
December 21st, 2009 at 08:30am Under Knitting
I hope you’re staying warm this December. We’ve had some very cold temperatures already, and we’re not even in the dead of winter yet. It makes me want to expand my warm-clothes wardrobe – so I’ll always be prepared for whatever cold weather comes my way.
If you’re taking a few days off for the holidays, [...]
Continue Reading New Pattern Monday: Knit Picks
Tags: free knitting patterns, knit Afghan, knit hat, knit sweater, new knitting patterns
By Kristen 1 comment
Monday: New Craft Patterns
Tuesday: Home Decorating Ideas, Book Giveaway
Wednesday: How-to
Thursday: Link Love
Friday: Ask Maria, Product Giveaway
Saturday: Crafts for Kids
Sunday: Christmas Crafts
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