The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
My Favorite Lotions for my Winter (and Yarn Crafting) Eczema
No sponsorships or affiliate links — these are products that truly work for me.
My 2026 Crafting Goals
Year Two of stating my crafting goals on the internet for all to see.
Did I Meet my 2025 Crafting Goals?
Mostly! But I learned a lot more than I expected when I set them.
The Best Things in my Brain, December 2025
This month: Last minute gift ideas for crafters (or yourself) and a little old-school Muppet magic.
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.
Thrifting Yarn on Poshmark: What You Should Know
The good, the bad, and whether you should just stick to Ebay.
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.