The Blog of Making Stuff

An old-school craft blog since 2022.

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Whitney Steen 9/18/25 Whitney Steen 9/18/25

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.

Whitney Steen 7/17/25 Whitney Steen 7/17/25

The Best Things in my Brain, July 2025

This month: Tips for hand sewing a zipper and a lovely random act of kindness from a neighbor.

Whitney Steen 6/19/25 Whitney Steen 6/19/25

The Best Things in my Brain, Inaugural Edition (June 2025)

This month: Peonies in the fridge? And a simple way to remember the difference between M1L and M1R.

Whitney Steen 5/1/25 Whitney Steen 5/1/25

How to Do Tubular Bind-Off in the Round Without Warping

One simple trick to prevent warping and minimize the gap between first and last stitches.

Whitney Steen 4/17/25 Whitney Steen 4/17/25

Help! My Knitting Smells Like a Campfire!

Channel your inner Douglas Adams and DON’T PANIC – this problem is easier to fix than you might think.