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Knitted Tofu Character
Ever wanted to find a good use for all those knitted sample squares you use to practice on? Here's a great little tutorial from Bittersweet that is great for beginners to try out their new stocking stitch skills. And really... how could you not find the idea of knitting a tofu character unavoidably amusing?? All you need to do is knit the 2 square sides of the tofu character, then knit the front and... -

Kawaii Softie Owls from Moonstitches
The Japanese make such kookie and interesting characters - and this ofcourse applies to their crafting. Moonstitches found a pattern for these 'Kawaii' owls from a Japanese Craft book. I'd buy it too if I could read it! At any rate, Moonstitches has lovingly taken the pattern and re-created these charming owl softies with their own linen and felt twist. This is how you make them... STEP 1: Cut out... -

Bunny Boo-Boo Pincushion
Ok ok, I know this is a little bit twisted, but I just think this is super cute. It kind of reminds me of the bunny suicides cartoons. Anyway here is my newly knitted pincushion. Bunny had a boo-boo. LEGS: Step 1: Using 3.00mm needles, cast on 3 stitches. Step 2: Knit 4 rows. Step 3: Break off yarn leaving tail 10cms long, push piece to end of needle. Step 4: Repeat for second leg casting... -

Rug Up! - Men's Wool Scarf
BBBBbbrrrrrrrrr!!! Well ok, it's really not that cold here down under, but I've been watching the news lately and have seen images of the giant cold snap happening all of Europe and the US at the moment. For all you northerners out there, I thought I would post a scarf I put together for my man a few months ago during our winter. And even for you Aussie gals... it's never too early to start knitting for... -

Top 5 iPhone Apps for Crafties
If you're like me and your iPhone is just one of those things you could never live without, then you're not alone. I use my iPhone for just about everything and this doesn't stop when it comes to crafting. Today I'd like to share with you my top 5 iPhone Apps for crafting - be it knitting, felting, crocheting, or sewing. Theres an App for just about anything right? Easy Stitch We all have to start...- apps batik bunny characters charity childhood christmas collage craft craft army craft show downloads escapism etsy felt festive finders keepers grey illustration iphone japanese Knitting markets mens owl paper parties pattern pincushion projects review scarf shop sketching softies tofu traditional crafts travel tutorial welcome winter workshop workshops
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