This is the third revision of this project. From the first pin to the last took about two and a half semesters, though the final version was completed entirely within the first two months of Fall 2008. There are over 17,000 pins on the board, and the work was done entirely by students, mainly members of the CIS Student Association. The board is currently in the Student Computing Center at the University of the Fraser Valley.
This squidtastic fabric pattern is part of the Sepia and Sky collection by Holli Zollinger. It’s available from Spoonflower.com, a marketplace for print-on-demand textiles by independent creators. You can purchase any of the Candy Squid
designs in a variety of fabric types and in sizes ranging from an 8? x 8? test swatch ($5) to multiple yards of cloth ($18-$32 per yard, depending on fabric) — via Indie Squid Kid
This one-of-a-kind, hand sculpted cameo style necklace depicts a single, highly detailed tentacle. The tentacle is sculpted from a slightly translucent polymer clay with a matte black background. The setting is antique copper in color. — by prettypoppet on Etsy
I was first introduced to the wraps-per-inch method of measuring of yarn thickness at a workshop in 2003. I loved the workshop, but I was skeptical of this method from the get-go. The instructions for measuring reminded me of Goldilocks and the Three Bears—not too this… not too that… just right. With just right being in the eye of the beholder — via Knitting Daily
Here is a quirky selection of some of my favourite free online knitting patterns. There isn’t really a rhyme or reason to this collection of free patterns that I have put together – except that I like them! There are fingerless gloves, cowls, sweaters, hats, some toys and geeky things and some stylish and fitted things. Have a browse and discover something new… — via whip up
Investigators Geri Sullivan, Gavi Levy Haskell and Susan Levy Haskell have knitted a gallery full of bacteria, a few varieties of which are shown here. The undertook the project partly in honor of this year’s Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, where the theme is BACTERIA and where everyone will be covered, one way or another, with bacteria — via Improbable Research
This Ring features a 2 1/2″ Octopus made of acrylic. The ring setting is an elastic band. We use elastic band for a few reasons: It’s flexible making it easy to wear a ring this big because it moves with your fingers and hand, it’s very comfortable, it won’t turn your finger green, and can get wet — via Etsy
Sew up a snazzy chevron pillow from plain striped fabric with this handy tutorial from Dana at Made — via CRAFT
Somewhere between simple shag carpeting and ornate oriental rugs lie these curious creations that look like abstract modern art at first glance – until you realize each puzzle piece fits together like classic farm plots viewed from the air. Design by Florian Pucher — via Dornob
John Christofaro (aka Johngineer) spotted this awesome work by Nicole Gastonguay while gallery hopping in Chelsea NYC on Thursday. Check out the stunned crochet pickles and three-eyed robot! So awesome! Don’t miss John’s entire photoset on Flickr — via CRAFT
Last week, Natalie did a great roundup of Pokémon knitting and crochet patterns. We’ve got a new one to add from WolfDreamer, who just released her pattern for this Snorlax plushie.
I know he’s not blue, but in my fire-red game he’s a deep olive green, and I didn’t have the right blue for him. You of course, can make him any color you like.
— via CRAFT
Those crafters — they’re a tough bunch, as this tattoo illustrates. Don’t mess with them, or you’ll get a knitting needle in the eye — via Neatorama
Howie Woo, whose whimsical crochet creations have been featured on Neatorama previously, was inspired to create this crocheted scene by a sad, strange news item from 2001. Shirley Stockdale of Cape Coral, Florida got her arm caught in a sofa bed and could not reach the telephone. She died two days later. Woo was haunted by the disturbing story, and crocheted Ms. Stockdale’s last moment before the accident — via Neatorama
Even though it’s still pretty hot here in Austin, I’m finally feeling like I can see Fall on the horizon. It’s starting to seem like time to get to some cozy crafting, and this cute twirl and tie pixie hat would be a perfect kick-off Fall project. Michelle of Wee Folk Art shares the pattern in sizes for babies and adults — via CRAFT
Kitchener Stitch is a method of grafting two separate pieces of knitting so that they are seamlessly connected by a row of stitches that you’ve created as you join the two pieces together as one. Laura Nelkin shows you how in this clear visual tutorial — via whip up
This antique Tabriz has been repurposed into a bear rug by reshaping the edge and using the excess fabric to sculpt a 3D head. I find it enchanting, macabre, and adorable all at once — via CRAFT
These stunning works of paper art by Chilean-born artist, Francisca Prieto, are gorgeous.
These wall hanging artworks are made up from hundreds of envelopes, meticulously cut and folded into intricate and interlocking forms. Fascinated by the delicacy and diversity of the security pattern designs inside envelopes, Francisca has transformed the ordinary life of this overlooked piece of paper.
Read a Q&A with Fancisca from HomeLife — via CRAFT
It might be a bit pretentiously presented (complete with cute little rusticated tags), but would you be less than boastful if you brought together so many elements in one design? These clever works are a combination of local, free-trade, artisan-made pottery pieces plus a biodegradable set of recycled materials — via Dornob
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