Posts tagged crochet

• 06 Nov

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit and Crochet Blankets!

     If I had any free knitting/crocheting time, I would definitely be making myself a new blanket this time of year!  I love the gorgeous eye candy of these handmade blankets... Starting with the crochet designs - Sarah London made this beautiful Wool-eater blanket and shows us how to make

• 16 Oct

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit and Crochet Halloween Costumes!

     Here at Threadbanger, we've done tons of Halloween related posts and episodes already, including my costume roundup from last year, but it's just such a crafty holiday, there's always more to show you!  So this year I'm sticking to just knit/crochet patterns for something a little diff

• 02 Oct

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Game-Related Knit+Crochet Projects!

  I just released my first ebook last night, which is all about a concept of playing a game with your knitting to create a random design - I'm so excited that it's finally done and out in the world, this week I've rounded up a bunch of projects that somehow combine games and knit or crochet!  I've a

• 04 Sep

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit and Crochet Vests!

     Being the first week in September, I thought now would be a good time to roundup some great Autumn weather vests!  There are so many fabulous patterns out there, this list is narrowed down to just my personal favorites out of free patterns available online - do a ravelry search to find

• 21 Aug

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit and Crochet Head Kerchiefs!

  In the summer I normally wear a ponytail most days, but sometimes I like to mix it up and pull my hair back with a kerchief!  There are a bunch of great summery knit and crochet patterns out there, like this one on the Purl Bee:I like this simple-ish design too - Rosie the Riveter Kerchief on AmyBs

• 14 Aug

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Small Crochet Projects!

     Earlier this week, on my own blog, I reviewed Linda Permann's new book - Crochet Adorned - and then last night I got to go meet Linda and see the projects in person; all the great crochet embellishment and small crochet projects in this book have inspired me to round-up similar projects

• 24 Jul

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Quick Knit and Crochet Patterns!

     Small items are great for summer knitting and crochet, when the last thing you want is a pile of wool on your lap.  So this week I'm taking advantage of my brand new addition to my personal website - leethal quick knits - and I'm showing you my favorite patterns from my list of designs

• 13 Jul

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Celebrity DIY Style: Celebrity Barbie

    While celebrity Barbie dolls are nothing new, the latest, modeled after Victoria Secret Model and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, is.  If you have a tiny celebrity that you've been dying to make a new wardrobe for, there are lots of pattern options.  First, check the pattern catalogs c