YARN & FIBRE

Shaggy pillow cover DIY - mypoppet.com.au

DIY Shaggy Latch Hook Cushion Cover

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Have you noticed that shaggy cushions, pillow covers and rugs are really trendy right now? Interior stylists call it ‘texture’, I call it fun! It’s a throwback to the 70’s where shag was all the rage. The era of Flokati rugs and ankle deep wall to wall carpeting. What a nightmare to clean! You know what else was big in…

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Stripe & Tassel Knitted Washcloth Pattern

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If you are new to knitting, making washcloths are an easy way to practice your skills without having to commit to a large project. This pretty knitted washcloth pattern only requires the most basic of knitting skills. The addition of stripes and cute crocheted tassels on each corner elevate this basic knitted square from ‘blah’ to ‘Ta-Da’! In my opinion,…

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12 Covetable Hand Dyed Yarns

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    After I started knitting it was obvious that my desire for collecting vintage fabric would need no make way for a new obsession – Yarn! Over the past couple of years my stash has grown to include all sorts of yarn, because it’s fun to experiment with different materials as my skills develop, but there is one type…

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