3 Tips for Making Potholders

Potholders are like the “beach books” of yarncrafting. They’re quick to finish, require little concentration, and — with all the possibilities for color and shape — super fun! But if you don’t choose your materials and design carefully, that potholder could become a pot-sticker — or worse, fail to protect your hands from the heat.…

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Rosettes on a Flower Loom: An Easy Craft Project

Earlier this summer, I was at Potter Craft’s offices–and since we were all crafters–we took some time after lunch to try a few craft projects from the upcoming book, Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts (available this fall). One of the projects was rosettes, which we made with LB Collection Silk Mohair and a Knifty Knitter…

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5 Great Slippers to Keep You Comfy

Everyone needs a great pair of comfy slippers, and summer is a great season to make some! Slippers and slipper socks make great portable projects, and are excellent items to have on hand once the weather begins to get cooler.  Here are 5 of great patterns to make a pair of these must haves! These Scrunchy, Slouchy Slipper Socks can be…

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