I made my third Abate sweater this winter and was reminded why it’s such a great pattern for the kids wearing it and the adults knitting it…
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Category Archives: knitting
Make with Me: Cabled Sweater!
You can find our full archive of knitting projects here. And, of course, we have many projects that don’t involve knitting; there’s embroidery and sewing too!
If you’re following our Instagram stories, then you saw me sewing up the seams of this sweater during the month of December. Knowing that I’d have to knit the sweater in parts and then sew it together almost stopped me from evening making this one, but I’m so glad that I jumped in and learned something new!
Read moreMake with Me: Shifty
Last year I started a series that I call Make with Me. The name is a bit misleading because I don’t really allow for us to make the same project concurrently, instead, I share projects in their finished state. Most of these projects use other designers’ patterns, so I can’t even share a pattern or tutorial. Instead, I give you the project details, helpful hints, and links to the patterns and materials.
If I’ve talked to you about 2020 and the pandemic, I’m sure that I’ve told you that this was the sort of situation I was made for. Definitely didn’t like the health crisis, but I was so excited to not leave the house for weeks on end. I have enough ideas and supplies to keep me busy for years (no joke), and 2020 was my big chance to get busy….
But about 6 months into quarantine, I needed something new and a bit of inspiration.
Continue readingMake with Me : Wine Bottle Santa Sets
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Hey there. Get rid of those gift bags because we’re coming at you today with a quick little knitting project that’s the perfect topper for that bottle of wine or liquor you’re giving this Christmas (we have a few suggestions below). Continue reading
DIY Christmas Decorations + Crafts
This post was originally published in 2015, we’re re-posting it today to inspire some simple crafting before Christmas!
Today we’re rounding up past Christmas crafts. While Sarah was busy ordering gifts yesterday, I was finishing up the decorating. I love to get everything up as soon as possible so that there’s plenty of time to enjoy it (plus, I need the decorating out of the way so that I have every extra moment left to think about gift shopping!). If you’re taking your time and in need of decorations, we put together a list of past DIY projects that we made, love, and we’re excited to put out again this year.
This list provides a range of projects from those that can be finished in 30 minutes to others that may take a few hours, and the skill-level required varies from the simple to the more complex. In addition to decorating your house, some of these projects like the felt and cinnamon ornaments make great gift tags. What we have here is a little bit of something for everyone.
Finished Object Friday!
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Thank goodness for the snowy Colorado springs. It makes it seem totally reasonable to start a sweater in February and then finish it in April for a big Easter snow. Totally reasonable. Continue reading
On a Tuesday Night
Last night I…
- made Half Baked Harvest’s One Skillet Greek Meatballs with Lemon Butter Orzo. I halved the quantity of green olives and added some thinly sliced preserved lemons (incorporating them into the dish at the same time as the olives). It was a big hit with everyone in the house.
- whipped up this No-Bake Lime Cheesecake for dessert. It was delicious, but I think I’d like it with even more lime flavor. Maybe I’ll add a bit of lime zest next time. I also think it’d be equally great subbing lemon for the lime, or maybe even grapefruit?!
- worked on the Night Groove sweater by Isabell Kramer while watching the debates.
Crafting with Kids: Knitting Looms
Knitting looms are a great tool for helping young kids make useful garments and play items out of yarn. Click through to see a variety of looms and how we use them.
Make with Me : Engineered Seams
Last year I started a series that I call Make with Me. The name is a bit misleading because I don’t really allow for us to make the same project concurrently, instead, I share projects in their finished state. Most of these projects use other designers’ patterns, so I can’t even share a pattern or tutorial. Instead, I give you the project details, helpful hints, and links to the patterns and materials.
My new favorite sweater is this way… Continue reading
DIY Christmas Gifts
Jingle bells batman smells… We’re back with another round up of Christmas crafts, but this time they’re ones you can gift to your friends. On Monday, we shared delicious treats that are perfect for giving and today we’ll round out your gift list by adding a few non-edibles for your loved ones. These DIY gifts range from easy to advanced (mostly because of the ingredients), but we explain everything you’d ever need to know in the posts, so hop to it! We also sell a few of these items in our Live Seasoned etsy shop if you’re low on time. All of these homemade gifts have natural, gentle ingredients perfect for any loving home. We also love to pair these items with other handmade goods to really amplify the maker aspect of these presents. We love supporting other crafters and creators so after you whip up these potions, browse around on etsy for perfect pairing gifts if you think your loved ones deserve a little more this holiday season.
