Category Archives: Yarn Crafts
A tiny pair of woven pants for Rosie Recycle doll
Yesterday, a lady who had just bought my Rosie Recycle doll book (link) asked me a very good question. (I love good questions!) She said that she always wears pants to work, and would like to be able to make … Continue reading
How to embroider the face on a tiny teddy bear face
I’ve been making video tutorials for how to’s for Edward and Anastasia Bear. Here’s a video tutorial on how to embroider the face on Baby Brownie Bear: Happy Knitting! Noreen
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How to spool knit without a spool knitter
You can use spool knitted cords to decorate and embellish your crochet in a million different ways. One way to do a thicker spool knitted or i cord is to use several strands of yarn held together. And, if you … Continue reading
Edward and Anastasia Bear announce
I am so delighted to be able to announce that Edward and Anastasia Bear have some thrilling news! The stork has made a delivery! Baby Brownie Bear has arrived, safe and sound and you can see for yourself that baby … Continue reading
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Video tutorial on how to pick up knitting stitches with crochet hook
Today, I was working on a new design for knitted clothes for Edward and Anastasia teddy bear. It struck me that it might be a good idea to get a little bit more specific when I say: ‘pick up x … Continue reading
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Delightful dolls woven with 4 weaving sticks
Stick weaving looms are probably the easiest loom on earth to work with. They are just little dowels with points on one end and holes in the other. BUT this does NOT limit the incredible creative possibilities that they have! … Continue reading
Wonderful woven dolls with 6 weaving sticks
I have fallen in love with weaving sticks (aka stick weaving looms), and am just releasing two new patterns for wonderful woven dolls that are made with weaving sticks. You can order them from my website: LINK There are 2 … Continue reading
Can Edward and Anastasia Bear be knitted with thicker yarn and larger needles?
Yes! They can! Edward and Anastasia Bear are 2 little bears that I have designed for ‘Your Knitting Life’ magazine (formerly known as ‘Knitting Today’), and they’ve been in each issue of the magazine since it started. They are small… … Continue reading
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Can you weave tapestry on potholder loom? why, yes!
One of my Ravelry buddies just shared photos of a lovely little tapestry loom that he’s built. He then commented that Noreen would probably say that you can weave tapestries on her beloved potholder looms. And, of course, I chirrupped … Continue reading
Minoan Goddess of the Bees Knitted pattern is now a pdf
Poor little Minoan Goddess of the Bees! She wasn’t being at all well served! This morning, I received an email, and a pm, from someone who was right ticked off with a terrible photo that was up on my website. … Continue reading
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