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August 8, 2008

Molly Monkey Pattern

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Download this free Molly Monkey pattern from mmmcrafts and upload your finished monkey doll to the Molly Monkey Pattern Flickr Group. [ via craftershock ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Aug 8, 2008 09:00 AM
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August 7, 2008

HOW TO - Child's Pool Robe

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Sew, Mama, Sew! shares a quick and easy tutorial for making this clever child's pool robe from an old towel.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Aug 7, 2008 12:00 PM
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August 6, 2008

New Fabrics and Patterns from Amy Butler

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Amy Butler has a new line of fabrics out--this time around she's come up with a gorgeous array of sherbet-toned solid colors. They work beautifully with one another, or paired with her more graphic florals and prints as well. She's also offering two new free quilt patterns you can download.

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Posted by Jenny Ryan | Aug 6, 2008 12:00 PM
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August 5, 2008

Hedgehog Pincushion

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Craftster user KimsCozyKitchen created this hedgehog pincushion from a vintage pattern (which you can find online here). I love his candy-colored "needles".

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Aug 5, 2008 05:00 PM
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HOW TO - Decipher Japanese Patterns

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Label-Free helps us figure out how to trace, read, and sew from Japanese pattern books--something that can be super hard to decipher when you're not a native Japanese speaker.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Aug 5, 2008 01:00 PM
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Maggie Wrap Free Crochet Pattern

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Crochet this beautiful Maggie Wrap by Robin Chachula of Crochet by Faye. The pattern is featured on Knitting Daily TV and is from her new book, Blueprint Crochet.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Aug 5, 2008 10:00 AM
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August 4, 2008

Paper and String's Make-Your-Own Owl Kits

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Paper and String has put together these adorable and colorful kits to sew your own sweet owl ornament. They're available in five different colors: teal, pink, green, mustard, or turquoise.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Aug 4, 2008 07:00 PM
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August 2, 2008

Saartje Baby Booties Pattern

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Knit up these adorable Saartje baby booties from Saartje knits. The PDF pattern is available in both English and Dutch. [ via Needle Book ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Aug 2, 2008 05:00 PM
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August 1, 2008

Pattern for Crochet Lace Vases

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MyLifetime has a free feature pattern for these beautiful crochet lace vases by Julie Holetz from her book, Uncommon Crochet. [ via Lime & Violet ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Aug 1, 2008 08:00 AM
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July 31, 2008

Knit Helmet Pattern

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A Good Yarn has a free vintage knitting pattern to make this knit helmet that works for humans and dogs too!

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 31, 2008 07:30 AM
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July 30, 2008

New Pattern @ PimpStitch

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There's a fun new embroidery pattern available at PimpStitch: "For the Love of Ewe" by Tamie Snow, which features an adorable sheep who likes to knit. Download the PDF for only $3 here.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 30, 2008 03:00 PM
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LED Firefly Baby Booties Tutorial

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Make these cute LED Baby Booties made by CRAFT readers Ana Pires and João Silva. This talented husband and wife team entered the booties into our Michael Miler Baby Bootie Contest and the rest is history. These cute little light-up booties have also recently been featured in Etsy's Handmade Kids series. Find out how to make your own after the jump, in this special how-to.

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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 30, 2008 01:30 PM
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Crochet Wasp Be Gone Nest

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Noreen of Hankering for Yarn has a pattern to make this crochet wasp be gone nest. Apparently, wasps will see this and go elsewhere to build their nest thinking that another hive's already there. [ via Lime & Violet ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 30, 2008 08:00 AM
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July 28, 2008

Elemental Stitches Free Embroidery Pattern

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Melissa of Elemental Stitches has a free embroidery design you can download and start stitching!

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 28, 2008 09:00 AM
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July 25, 2008

20's Style Cloche Hat Pattern

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I love this 1920's style cloche hat pattern from f.pea that you can knit and felt to wear this winter.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 25, 2008 09:00 AM
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Knitty Summer Surprise Projects Are Up!

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The Knitty Summer surprise projects are all up now including Vickie Howell's Tank Girl Pattern. [ via Vickie Howell ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 25, 2008 08:00 AM
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July 24, 2008

5 Free Loom-Knitting Patterns for Kids

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Lion Brand's YarnCraft Podcast has a roundup of 5 free loom-knitting patterns for kids to knit on including these slouchy leggings.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 24, 2008 08:00 AM
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July 21, 2008

Crochet Safety Cone Pattern

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Alicia of Create! has a free pattern to make this crochet safety cone. Aren't they adorable? I love them all clustered together in the right photo.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 21, 2008 11:00 PM
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Soda Shop Quilt Pattern Download

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Cherry House Quilts offers this cheerful quilt pattern called Soda Shop as a free PDF download. The quilt uses Cosmo Cricket's Jitterbug fabrics from Andover Fabrics.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 21, 2008 01:00 PM
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Crochet Cuff Pattern

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Featured as a free pattern on Crochet Today is the Julie Cuff by Robin Chachula of Crochet by Faye. It's from her new book, Blueprint Crochet which I can't wait to check out! [ via Lime & Violet ]

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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 21, 2008 11:00 AM
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