The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
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Emergency Stitch Markers for Knit and Crochet
If you’re crafting while traveling or just don’t have enough stitch markers for the project you’re working on, try these backups!
The Pattern Stash Challenge: Intro and Guidelines
A different kind of stash challenge for anyone who buys patterns and pattern books and immediately forgets what’s in them.
The Best Things in my Brain, February 2026
This month: Alternate Kitchener methods and why even scientists can’t find one perfect organization method.
Converting a Flat Stitch Pattern into the Round (and Vice Versa)
Yes, you can just start knitting away and see how it comes out, or you can follow these tips to save yourself frustration.
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.