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.
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, July 2025
This month: Tips for hand sewing a zipper and a lovely random act of kindness from a neighbor.
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.
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.
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.