Pussy Hat Power: Simple How-To Make Your Own

The Woman's March may be over, but people are still interested in having their own "Pussy" hat.

Here are three videos we found on YouTube that can guide you in making your own.  

• Knit one
• Recycle a t-shirt
• Sew one from a recycled sweater

How to Knit a Pussy Hat from the #PussyHat Project

Make a Pussy Hat from a Recycled t-shirt or sweater

Recycle a Sweater and create your Pussy Hat

10 Knitting projects you can make today

I love to knit. I can't make sweaters, but I can make your basic scarf or big blanket. It's easy and it's fun to sit, watch TV and make something at the same time.

Here are 10 of the best video tutorials that I found on YouTube. From the basic stitch to something a little more advance. Check them out and see what you want to make.

It's a great way to make gifts for friends and family, and you can say "it's and original" or "one of a kind."

Shop for deals on yarn. If you're just practicing or in the learning stages, buy inexpensive yarn. You can also get knitting needles on sale. I have even bought them for one dollar at thrift stores.

Happy Crafting!
Rebecca

Free Knitting Projects: 2 Easy Capes to Knit

A knit cape is a great piece of clothing to throw over your shoulders when the temperatures start getting cool outside or when the Spring weather is not quite warm yet.

Here are instructions for two capes that are rather easy to knit.

Swirly Striped Cape by allfreeknitting.com

Knit a Coat Cape of the 1950 from freevintageknitting.com

Happy knitting! 

Rebecca

Other Knit projects:

Knit 3 Easy Neck Warmers

Knitting isn't only for grandma

Knit 3 Easy Neck Warmers

During the winter there is nothing better than something to wear around your neck to keep it warm.  Why not be stylish too.  Here are free instructions for three neck warmers that I found that will wow! you.

Simple Neck Warmer by Craftsy.com

Pebble Neck Warmer by loopknits.com

Neck Warmer with Buttons by Instructables.com

These make for great gifts for birthdays and Christmas . Have fun!

Featured Blog: Grosgrain Fabulous is giving away free patterns

I like to feature bloggers who are inspiring others in the world of crafts.  Someone recently sent me a link to a crafters BONANZA! 

Sewing, knitting, soft toys, and many more patterns are being offered for FREE at the blog "Grosgrain Fabulous" by Kathleen Frances.

She says it's "A blog by an artsy craftsy, penny pinching, party planning, playdating, fashion finding, sci-fi loving, stay at home mother of three little girls who always keeps her sewing machine plugged in and loves all things charming."

Kathleen is giving away a free pattern until I believe this June. So far there have been some amazing and wonderful patterns.  Please check it out.  "Grosgain Fabulous" is definitely is a blog that we all need to book mark!

Knitting isn't only for your grandma

I was wearing one of my knitted scarves the other day at a networking event.  One of my friends grabbed it and said "Where did you get this?"  I said with pride "I made it."

Her eyes popped wide open in disbelief.  You see, everyone knows me in the Dallas area as a hard working reporter.  I don't think there are many who know that deep, deep inside of me there is a "Martha Stewart" type woman just longing to craft 24/7. 

So back to my scarf.  My friend asked me where I learned to knit.  I learned from my mother, books and now when I need a refresher course I head to Youtube.

One of my favorites is Knit67.  What I like about her videos is that they are shot from the angle you will be looking at the knitting needles.  The camera is so close that there is no way you're going to miss a step.  It's not flashy or fancy---so there are no distractions. 

Knitting is a great way to relax while you create.  So now get some yarn, two needles and pull out your creativity.