If you have a pair of old knit sweaters, don’t throw them. Just pay attention to this project, so you can make cute hats for yourself and your friends. For this project you will need a knit sweater and sewing machine. First, find the old sweater that you’ll want to use. Use the hemline of the...
If you like simple designs and crocheting, then this hat will be ideal for you. Since this project only uses simple stitches it works up fairly quickly (about an hour) and would make the perfect last minute gift. You’ll need Clover Amour Crochet Hook, size J, 6.0mm, yarn in oatmeal, a yarn needle, scissors, large...
If you’ve been following use lately, then you’ve already read the DIY leg warmers roundup. Today we’ll make chunky knit boot cuffs, and the project is all about knitting. The cuffs can be knit in the round if you so choose, with this pattern you will end up with a boot cuff that measures approximately...
Cooler weather is rolling in! It’s time for warm sweaters, cozy coats, big scarves… and pompom hats! The last one you can make by yourself from your old sweater or make use of a thrift store sweater that doesn’t fit. The tutorial is easy-peasy and you don’t have to have expert sewing skills. So, except...
Let’s make a cool wire wrapped pendant that resembles of a real pear! Take 1.5mm green aluminum wire, 0.5mm green copper wire, 16mm green acrylic bead, green satin ribbon, flat nose pliers, wire cutter pliers, side cutting pliers. Cut a 35cm length of green aluminum wire and loop the center with round nose; straighten the...
It’s getting colder and I’m sure that you’ve already found your arm and leg warmers, scarves and what about a hat? This article is dedicated to the hats and beanies that you can easily make yourself. If you have some crocheting or knitting skills, you can just take some yarn and follow the described pattern....
We’ve already told you of a whole bunch of DIY hand warmers but these ones were not on the list, so have a look. Here was used Jenny Watson Pure Merino Double Knitting in Rose and Cream. You will need 50g of Rose and around 20g of cream using a 4mm crochet hook. It’s a...
This pretty piece is an amazing accessory – it can work as a pouch, a phone holder, a pencil holder or as a makeup holder – it depends on the size you choose and on your needs. The main advantage in using it is that if you have a big bag, you will be able...
We’ve already told you of cute gloves and arm warmers to make but what about a colder weather? If it’s snowing and freezing, gloves are often insufficient for keeping warm. That’s why today we’ve rounded up a whole bunch of pretty mittens for you to make. The ways of making are just the same as...
From rom-coms and other not so brilliant movies we now have a stereotype that glasses are something that only insipid girls wear. Once she takes them off, she’s desirable, sexy and pretty. So untrue, right? I’m glad that more and more people aren’t taking this stereotype seriously and even buy non-prescription glasses to wear just...
