The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
Adding Sewing Instructions to a Knit or Crochet Pattern
If you’re designing a knit or crochet pattern that requires sewing fabric or non-yarn trim, there are extra elements in the pattern that need to be double-checked.
The FOlio: The Kernel Scarf
Or, how to salvage a nine year old WIP when the yarn’s been discontinued.
The Best Things in my Brain, November 2025
This month: A great knitting book worth revisiting, and the best science nonfiction book I’ve ever read.
How I Create Hand-Drawn Vector Illustrations
Follow along as I create a free download for my newsletter subscribers!
Thrifting Yarn on Poshmark: What You Should Know
The good, the bad, and whether you should just stick to Ebay.
The Best Things in my Brain, October 2025
This month: A very big telescope, and tips for improving your granny squares.
The FOlio: My First (but really, Second) Sweater
What I learned when my first sweater was a total frog and restart.
Contrast Color Trims and Transitions
Whether you are designing a pattern with a contrast color trim or adding one on the fly to your own knitting, these tips will get you the look you want.
The Best Things in my Brain, September 2025
This month: The return of a favorite crafting podcast, and an epic millenium music mashup.
Knitting-Themed Mobile Apps: Are Any of Them Worth Downloading?
And why do so many of them not seem to understand what knitting actually is?