Are you fed up of storing all your yarn on top of cupboards, inside paper bags and laundry baskets? Did you know that storing yarn inside a basket on top of your carpet might call for unwanted yarn eating guests (carpet bugs). Read on to find out how I went from storing my wool stash on book shelves, inside drawers and dotted around the house…
Nothing beats receiving a new DIY kit especially one that has ‘all the happiness in a kit’. Over the festive period I thoroughly enjoyed knitting the soft and luxurious Marcy scarf using the Highland Peruvian wool. This particular scarf uses three basic stitches and is a fab way to develop your knitting skills. As an avid lover for all things yarn and ethical packaging I…
To prepare this weaving I have used two simple techniques; the rya knot and plain weave to make a beautifully textured home decor piece. Read on for the full tutorial here on the blog. This finished wall hanging measures 19 x 54 cm and is made using merino wool inspired by colours from a winters beach. I spent a total of two hours completing this…
To begin, you will need: Terracotta pots white chalk paint black acrylic paint silver acrylic paint medium sized paint brush washi tape medium sized pen Clear acrylic spray paint (sealer) STEP ONE Start by painting each pot with two coats of paint whilst leaving a few minutes between each coat. *I painted one pot white, the second black and third silver. STEP TWO…
Following on from my knitting journey I decided to test out the DIY clutch bag kit from Wool and the Gang. This is my first time knitting a basic beginner clutch bag and I loved the simple step by step guide which came with the kit. The final outcome is of a structured bag made using the t-shire yarn ‘Jersey be Good‘. Read on to…
I thought I’d give the macramé technique a second try with a large scale macramé feather. This is a simple macramé design in comparison to the macramé Christmas tree . I am no macramé expert but I do love mixing and dyeing yarns so thought I may as well create a macramé feather with a twist. Let’s be honest these feathers have been popping all…
Remember that pink chunky knit blanket I made just a couple of months ago, well mum had her eye on it and will be snapping it up pretty soon. This is not my usual DIY post but a quick update on how I care for my chunky knit blanket. The pink blanket has been neatly tucked away in a storage basket away from the preying…
Following on with my obsession over pom poms I decided to cut back costs by creating my very own Anthropology inspired wreath. This wreath has a festive twist with Christmas baubles and felted decorations. I just love the vibrant colours of blues, pinks, purple and white. You’ll need: colourful pom poms polystyrene wreath an assortment of yarn in different colours cream | white yarn…
I have made so many pom poms for my Christmas projects that I am now obsessing over making more. Using the Clover pom pom maker has helped speed up my previous method of using doughnut shaped cardboards. I hope this simple tutorial helps you with your fun pom pom craft ideas. You’ll need: The Clover Pom Pom Maker chunky merino wool in an assortment…
