The Crafter’s Way 231–Winter Craft Blogs

 

It’s been a little while since I did a blog roll. These blogs all feature some terrific winter craft ideas.

http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2011/12/15-minute-no-sew-scarf.html can’t do much better than whipping up a snazzy scarf in 15 mins. This is super simple. Make one in every colour of the rainbow.

http://rosmademe.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/roll-on-2012-first-tutorial-of-2012.html Never lose your matching knitting needles again. Store them in one of these practical needle rolls. With a few adjustments to the size you could make one for your crochet hooks and/or paint brushes.

http://deerlittlefawn.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/crochet-button-pattern.html Winter is perfect crocheting weather. Whip up a few of these cute buttons with your left over yarn.

http://colourinasimplelife.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/granny-bobble-stripe.html I don’t know if it is the colour or the texture that caught my eye but either way I love this scarf. Be sure to check out their crocheted owl pattern.

http://craftyiscool.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/wanna-make-monster.html if crochet is your chosen craft this site has heaps of basic Amigurumi patterns suitable for beginners.

http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/sew-and-tell-granny-square-birdhouse.html Sick of the same old granny squares? Try one of these crocheted bird houses.

These last few are not strictly winter crafts but I juts couldn’t leave them out.

http://gardenmama.typepad.com/my_weblog/waldorf-window-stars/ If your young ones are into origami this window start will keep them busy for a little while. While not strictly a craft site its worth a visit for the hints.

http://www.homemademamas.net/2012/05/knotted-headband.html Don’t throw out that old stretched t-shirt make it into a very comfortable headband. This is a no sew project that will have you making heaps of these in no time.

http://saltypeanutstitchery.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/bicycle-panniers-tutorial.html This saddlebag pattern almost makes me want to buy a pushbike, well, almost. There is no doubting this is an idea that combines function and form.

Have fun.