Category: Beyond Knitting

Crochet Bus Cover – Magda Sayeg’s Yarn Bomb in Mexico City

Posted by Danielle | Dec 16, 2008 | Beyond Knitting, Crochet Patterns |

One of the earliest yarn bombs, an installation by Magda Sayeg from over a decade ago! Posted by Citoyen du Monde Inc.

Kyle the two-headed octopus.

Posted by Danielle | Dec 10, 2008 | Beyond Knitting |

Kyle, The Two Headed Octopus by Penny Nickels. Penny says, “Kyle is a two headed octopus, and he’s very argumentative, with himself. He has nine arms. Original design, hand knit and wet felted by me. Button sucker...

Freeform Knitted Neckwarmer – This Is Art!

Posted by Danielle | Nov 18, 2008 | Beyond Knitting, Knitting Patterns |

I love the colors. I love the asymmetry. It’s a visually stunning piece! I love checking in with Irregular Expressions from time to time because the style of their knitwear is always evolving and taking fun risks....

She Spins Plastic Yarn and Calls It ‘Plarn’

Posted by Danielle | Nov 11, 2008 | Beyond Knitting |

Plastic + Yarn = PLARN! Courtesy of the multi-talented jessprkle. Check her out, her handspun is...

How To Make Arm Warmers From Old Sweaters

Posted by Danielle | Oct 27, 2008 | Beyond Knitting |

Please note this points to an archived version of the tutorial. OrangeJuicy has a great tutorial for making handwarmers from a recycled sweater. Great idea and considering it’s snowing here today, I better make some of...

knit ring.

Posted by Danielle | Oct 7, 2008 | Beyond Knitting |

See more knit jewelry by candicelui.

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