All in all, All Wound Up is a just what we’ve come to expect from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. It’s a fun read and the pages fly by. If you’re a person who loves knitting, has a huge yarn stash and is maybe considered slightly odd by all the non-knitters you meet, you’ll identify with Stephanie and enjoy reading about her life and knitting trials and tribulations.
Kumihimo, or Japanese style cord braiding, is easy to do once you have some tips and tools. Create jewelry by incorporating beads, make your own handbag handles, drapery cords, belts and much more. I’ve collected some resources, patterns and galleries of finished work for inspiration.
Free knitting patterns for knitted bracelets, wristlets and cuffs. Bracelets are small and a great way to experiment with various stitches, techniques and embellishments. Use some of that beautiful novelty yarn you have left over in your yarn stash. Knitted bracelets make a quick and easy gift too.
I love to make knitted jewelry and knitted earring patterns are quick and easy to make. These make really unique gifts for any friends who love to knit too. With many you can use scrap yarn or add beads and other embellishments for a fantastic look. Here are some terrific knitted earrings that you can make in a hour or so.
