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Needlepoint Monster Bookmark Tutorial

Needlepoint Monster Bookmark Tutorial

May 7, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 12 Comments

A new craft mash-up for a new blog hop Why are plastic canvas crafts so… well, lame? When Diane at Crafty Pod asked for plastic canvas tutorials for this week’s […]

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Etch-A-Sketch Yarn Bomb

Epic New Yarn Bomb Collaboration: Etch-A-Sketch

May 6, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 3 Comments

I have a plan Two questions crossed my path and stumped me recently: What are your creative goals for 2013? If you could make something for anyone in the world, […]

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Crochet Lace Laptop Bags Three Sizes Text

Super Stylish Crochet Lace iPad & MacBook Sleeves

April 25, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 5 Comments

Recycled bottles turned into handmade functional fashion Are you tired of choosing between functionality and fashion? Do you wish your iPad and MacBook matched your crochet TOMS? Never fear, Knits […]

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downtown san mateo spring clean up

Help yarn bomb San Mateo

April 2, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 8 Comments

Calling all silly people! If you’ve never yarn bombed before, this is a perfect way to start! And if you’re a pro, it’s a great chance do something epic because […]

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Knit Wildlife Rescue Bird Nests

WWJD: an Easter project Jesus would do

March 29, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 7 Comments

Cats wreak genocide on baby birds Earlier this year a new study found that we’d been underestimating by billions the number of birds and small mammals our cute little kitties […]

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Yarn storage idea: Peg board yarn wall

The world’s best yarn storage idea

March 26, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 133 Comments

Your yarn storage is a mess because of this conflict: Yarn companies want you to buy the yarn. You want to use the yarn. The ideal ball of yarn for […]

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Crochet Face by The Dapper Toad

Crochet Face Fun

March 19, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life Leave a comment

  This week I modeled The Dapper Toad’s handiwork, based on Howie Woo’s Anti-Facial Recognition system. What fun we had lolling around Downtown! Jill at The Dapper Toad made them […]

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Yarn bombed pay phone

A whirlwind first quarter for 2013

March 15, 2013by Lorna at Knits for Life 5 Comments

So much has been happening lately that I’m excited to tell you about! I went on vacation to Manchester, England and left a yarnbomb at my favorite tea + cake […]

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Filet Crochet Pattern for Day of the Dead Bunting

Crochet Day of the Dead Bunting

October 17, 2012by Lorna at Knits for Life Leave a comment

Day of the Dead is a colorful holiday in Mexico on the day after Halloween. Families celebrate the dead with bright yellow marigolds, wildly ornamented sugar skulls, and banners of […]

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Crochet Rap Video: Straight Hookin'

Crochet Rap: Straight Hookin’

August 31, 2012by Lorna at Knits for Life 4 Comments

Having dabbled in short films with my sister, I’m a sucker for a good parody video. I also love modernizing crochet, so what’s better than a high-quality rap video about […]

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