When designing this charming scene for our winter issue, Maria surely dreamt of the many things that warm the heart during the coldest season of the year. Comfort in winter lies in the cherished memories of the holiday season and how the brightest lights are found on the Christmas tree, and the North Star – […]
Tag Archives: Winter
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Working with over-dyed floss is always fun – the trick is to complete both legs of each stitch as you go, so the colour changes flow through the design. The direction you stitch (horizontal or vertical) can change the entire look of a piece! In this design and the one featured […]
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Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] craftycreations-beamish.blogspot.ca
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Shaded yarn has the ability to add texture and pattern with such little effort. This yarn is not only colourful but amazingly soft and the perfect choice for warm comfy accessories. This hat and cowl are easy to crochet and wonderful to wear! Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. […]
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These nifty hot pads are quite an oxymoron! Since when is a snowflake able to resist the heat?! When they’re crochet of course. Consider starching them for home décor. Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] With Carla’s request for a beaded scarf project, came the perfect opportunity for combining beads with knit lace using a technique that adds beads during the knitting process. No pre-stringing is required for this style of beaded knit. A fine crochet hook that fits into the hole in the bead is […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] This knitted tie has both a certain charm and a sense of humour. Inspired by some left over variegated yarn, I thought a knitted tie would tie in perfectly in a winter issue. As I was knitting it up, it quickly occurred to me how it looked so much like the […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] Who doesn’t like a knitted scarf? When I knit something for someone, I want to make sure that the pattern I choose for them reflects their personality. I couldn’t imagine knitting the item without knowing what their favourite colour is either. In 2011 I decided to make a scarf for each […]
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Last fall I created my first mug rug for www.QUILTsocial.com and was very pleased with the results. I really loved the fact that the little piece could be made in one sitting. While working on this mug rug I started thinking about how these mug rugs could be designed and came up with so many […]
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[columns] [span4] [/span4][span8] [/span8][/columns] A reversible mat is so cool. Make it in 2 of your favourite colours, and turn it to the colour that best suits the day’s mood, or your mood. Most of the time, a room will have 2 colours in its colour scheme. To beat winter doldrums, make it in two […]