Tag Archives: spool knitter
Woven Whimsical Cats
One of the joys of self publishing patterns is that I get to talk about them as soon as I finish them. (Not allowed to do that with commissioned projects! It’s up to the editors to decide when the word … Continue reading
Spool knitting wire and making connections
Recently, a jewelry maker contacted me and asked me if I could make her some industrial strength spool knitters so she could spool knit wire for her jewelry making. I went for a rummage through our stash and found a … Continue reading
Happy Girl’s Day! It’s Doll Festival Day
Today, Tuesday March 3, is a day to celebrate little girls and to wish them hope and protection. In Japan, today is the day that elaborate displays of precious dolls are created…. Paper dolls symbolizing things that are unhappy are … Continue reading
Mardi gras butterfly masks
Somehow, I don’t think that I will ever go to New Orleans for the real Mardi Gras, but that won’t stop me from celebrating in my studio! I made these Mardi Gras masks with all kinds of techniques and things … Continue reading
Tiny Spool Knitted Angel
When I am feeling sad and upset, I find it really helps if I make some Angel dolls. This week has been a corker, with the death of our beloved old horse, among other challenges. We have done a whole … Continue reading
Hand made GREEN book Challenge
On the Spool knitting group on yahoo, we’ve been talking about paper vs pdf patterns. Several of the clever women there have said that they print out their pdf’s, slip them into plastic sleeves and pop them into a binder. … Continue reading
Filed under eco crafts & green projects
Wild and Woolie Spool knitted doll
Every once in awhile, a little wild woolieness ought to come into a Yarnie’s life. So, I have designed this Wild and Woolie Spool knitted doll. I used hand spun yarn to make it, but any yarn that makes your … Continue reading
Rosie Recycle is done and ready to go!
I am so excited! I have finally finished The Rosie Recycle Doll Book! http://www.crone-findlay.com/Crone-FindlayCreationsWhatsNew.html Rosie Recyle dolls are charming little one of a kind dolls that are an inspiration to ‘go green’, and become a thrifty ‘eco crafter’. Combine your … Continue reading
Woven and Spool knitted Heart
I designed this spool knitted and woven heart a year or so ago. I’ve just re-worked the instructions and have them available as a pdf tutorial. Click on my website for the contact info for the download. Image source: Noreen … Continue reading
Green crafts- hand made book with spool knitted binding cords
Oh my. This week….. winter arrived….. So, it’s time to get to work on Christmas presents. I love green and eco crafts - recycling and re-using things to up-cycle new treasures… I am making my sister-in-law a hand made book … Continue reading
