Posts tagged with 'crocheting'

Shoes Shoes and More Shoes!

POSTED BY LEE MEREDITH, APRIL 28 2008 01:23 PM | PERMALINK

I was so excited to get the new issue of Craft and see that the theme is shoes, so I decided to do a shoe roundup! I've always been intrigued by handmade shoes, whether they be knit, sewn, crocheted, or repurposed, and I've found quite a few great tutorials/patterns around the web for you to check out if you're into the idea. And if you're not, hopefully these shoes will get you excited about the thought of shoe-making!

I'll start with some crochet versions, because I'm way into these...
Beret Brained!

POSTED BY TRICIA ROYAL, NOVEMBER 29 2007 11:30 AM | PERMALINK

I'll admit it: I've got berets on the brain lately!

The style has become quite trendy in recent days, but it's really quite a fashion classic, for men, and women: its one of those pieces that will almost always continue to look chic, no matter the current rage.

Of course, i think that making your own beret (or own ANYTHING) is a heck of a lot more creatively and personally satisfying than merely plunking down your cash for one at an urban outfitters (or it's sartorial hipster equivalent). Making stuff...