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Recycled Dog Sweater

A quick photo tutorial on how to make a dog (or cat! or lizard!) sweater out of a used thrift store sweater sleeve, an old sweatshirt or other human garment made out of warm, knitted fabric.

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Borough (Knitty Winter bis 2011)

Knitty Winter bis 2011 is here!
I’m really excited to be featured with so many great knitters in this issue!

Borough (FREE)
Knitty | Winter bis 2011

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Sidewalk Paint

August 9, 2011
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We made our own sidewalk paint! This is such a great idea and it’s super easy – mix equal parts water and cornstarch (I used 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup water) then add food coloring.  That’s it! Thank you, Sophistimom!

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Perfect Cinnamon Rolls

July 5, 2011
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 Ooey, gooey, sticky and sweet.  Just what you expect from the perfect cinnamon roll. These are best when served warm from the oven, and can be made vegan by substituting soy or almond milk, omitting the egg and replacing the butter with animal-free margarine. The perfect cinnamon roll takes some time to make, naturally, but [...]

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Easy Quilted Pot Holders

April 25, 2011
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Quick and easy-to-sew quilted pot holders with ribbon loops and buttons. They are durable and lightweight and tested in my own home. They are so much fun and they make fabulous gifts – one size fits all kitchens! This is a great project for recycled cotton fabrics, too! MATERIALS REQUIRED (For Two Pot Holders) FABRIC [...]

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Kanzashi for Japan

March 21, 2011
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UPDATE [April 7, 2011]: We did it! Total Funding Received: $530 News about the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastation in Japan is hard to avoid these days. Even without all the media coverage I am particularly moved by this tragedy. Not only do I have Japanese relatives, but I live in Southern California and [...]

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Magz Bias Scarf

February 12, 2011
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(Free instructions below) YARN Approx. 200 yds single ply worsted weight wool or wool blend (Shown in Crystal Palace Yarns Mochi Plus [80% Merino Wool/20% Nylon; 50g/95yd] # 566 Feldspar; 2 balls) GAUGE n/a NEEDLES US size 13 (9mm) straight needles FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width stretches from 3.5 to 6 inches; Length is 10 feet INSTRUCTIONS: [...]

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Lady Jessica

January 10, 2011
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Free Download PDF View Pattern Page 1 / Page 2 / Page 3 YARN Approx. 150 yds worsted weight wool or wool blend (Shown in Cascade Yarns Rustic [79% Wool / 21% Linen; 100 g/196 yds]; MC: Light Gray #08, 1 skein; CC: Black #12, 1 skein) GAUGE 16 sts = 4 inches in stockinette [...]

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Grenadine

December 26, 2010
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Romantic high-waisted eyelet lace wrap belt with i-cord ties. Free Download PDF View Pattern Page 1 / Page 2 YARN Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica [100% kettle dyed handspun wool; 100g/138yd] #115 Flame; 1 skein NEEDLES Two US size 8 (5mm) double-point needles MATERIALS Yarn needle Safety pin GAUGE 25 sts = 6 inches Eyelet [...]

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Honey Orange Mulled Wine

December 24, 2010
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Sweet and spicy warm red wine is the perfect thing to share and enjoy during the Holidays! You will need: 1 750 ml bottle inexpensive red wine 1 orange, zested and juiced 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup sugar 8-10 whole cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger Brandy (optional) Cinnamon sticks for garnish [...]

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