The Blog of Making Stuff
An old-school craft blog since 2022.
How I Teach Myself Fancy Spreadsheet Functions for Knit and Crochet Design
Save yourself time and reduce data entry errors by learning the spreadsheet functions you need, when you need them.
The Vintage Afghan Project Episode 2: The Feather & Fan Afghan
One afghan knit, sixteen to go!
You Have a Stylesheet - Now What?
Stylesheets 201: How to use a style guide to make your pattern writing and proofing easier.
Procrastination Proof Crafts/The FOlio: The Best Valentine’s Day Gift I’ve Ever Made
How a free and easy to knit Knitty pattern sparked a chain of gifts right up to a key wedding moment.
My 2025 Crafting Goals
I’m probably going to regret putting this in writing on the Internet.
Six Ways to Make Knitting Easier with Stitch Markers
A great tool for knitting smarter, not harder.
The FOlio: Maema and The Big Cozy Cardigan
Or, how to finish a knitting project that’s become a slog.
Just for Fun DIY: The Sticker Trunk of my Adolescent Dreams
Giving a fresh look to a 25 year old storage box, plus finding a fun way to display my sticker collection, all in one project.