Frustrated Teacher Quits In Disgust, Sells The Farm, Moves The Family Halfway Across The World And… Starts Knitting
For this week’s Top 10 In Craft, it’s all about Spring Crafts. I am sharing projects that highlight the joys of the Spring season.
Lots of fabulous projects to keep your creative juices flowing. One of my favorites is the ‘All of the Lights’ Knitting Pattern by Joji Locatelli.
But first here is how my latest knitting project going …
On My Needles
I shared this pic of my current work in progress; a knitted cabled dishcloth on social media recently.
Can you see my mistake?
I have yet to rip it back to the section where I have done right crossing cables where I should have done left crossing cable stitches.
Each time I look at my knitting now, I think ‘Geez, I have to undo all that and redo it!”
Imagine if I had a bigger project, how sad I would be 🙁
Another lesson learned. Make sure to check every knitted row before starting the next row!
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This Week’s Top 10 in Craft – Spring Crafts
I do love the quote I am sharing this week.
The full quote is –
“Creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we take unorganized matter into our hands and mold it into something of beauty. The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Does it resonate with you too?
This weeks Top 10 features fabulous Spring Crafts to create, enjoy…
Spring Garden Flag Sewing Tutorial
Announce the arrival of Spring with a garden flag.
Choose to use your own colors and fabrics or find inspiration in Kelly’s sewing tutorial on Peek A Boo Pages.
All of the Lights Knitting Pattern by Joji Locatelli
Having tried out very simple cables, I would love to attempt something like Joji’s fantastic design in the future.
Perfect for Spring with its gorgeous colors.
Paper Flowers Wall Art
Inspired by Paper Flower Wall Art Lisa saw in a large brand store, she was motivated to create her own.
Follow Lisa’s 3D paper flower tutorial to make ten different versions.
The instructions and materials are on her blog Grey Luster Girl.
Lil’ Lady Bug – Spring Craft For Kids
There is something magical about Ladybugs.
If you’ve ever held one in your hand and then watch it fly away, you know what I mean.
The whole family could get involved with creating these cuties.
Follow the tutorial on Easy Peasy and Fun.
Springtime Embroidery
Mary from Needle N Thread created this embroidery design from a stack of hand embroidery transfers that she got at a garage sale.
Mary used many different embroidery stitches, and her post includes links to tutorials on how to do them.
Azul V-Mesh Easy Crochet Poncho Pattern
Ponchos are such fun to make and wear.
Jessica from Mama In A Stitch shares her Azul (blue in Spanish) Easy Crochet Poncho pattern.
It looks fabulous. Especially if it were paired with your favorite jeans! It is an excellent piece for your Spring wardrobe.
Spring Lace Infinity Scarf
The edging of the Spring Lace Infinity Scarf has a 3″ (7.6 cm) lace design, and the body is knitted using a combination of stockinette stitch and stockinette elongated stitch.
The design is beautiful and delicate.
Find the pattern on Purl Avenue.
Spring Rain Lapghan
Inspired by the warm Spring rain, Tamara Kelly designed this crocheted Lapghan.
Using a jumbo weight yarn, it will crochet up quickly.
The post includes plenty of links to helpful tutorials to guide you along.
Spring Time Cross Stitch
A cute cacti cross-stitch pattern to celebrate Spring.
Create this embroidered hoop cross-stitch art to celebrate the Spring season.
Use Libby De Souza’s pdf pattern which is included in her post.
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