All posts from Kat

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #25 – Under the Gun

    It’s that time of year when we are all rushing to get things done and still enjoy the holidays. We want to make sure you still find time to craft, so this challenge is all about time. Make some... Dec 03, 2014 - No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #24 – Felt Leaf Wreath

    For this Iron Craft challenge we are embracing the holidays. I chose to do a Christmas wreath made of white felt leaves inspired by one I saw at West Elm. The West Elm version is beautiful and $59. Th... Dec 02, 2014 - 6 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 Wrap Up

    Well, this year’s Advent Calendar Projects is all done! And here they are, all of this year’s twenty-four DIY ornaments. 1. Tiny Knit Bear Ornament 2. Felt Gingerbread House 3.  Mi... Dec 01, 2014 - 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 24

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) Here we are at the last of the ornaments for 2014. (Well, for this ... Nov 28, 2014 - 2 Comments

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Susi and I would like to wish all our readers in the States a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a safe and relaxing day with your family and friends. If you are not reading this post in a fee... Nov 27, 2014 - No Comments

  • Crafty Head-to-Head Challenge – Felt Christmas Tree

    So, here’s a typical interaction between Susi and I… I’m sitting on my couch in Minneapolis knitting away and get a text from Susi in San Jose with this picture. And a note saying &... Nov 26, 2014 - No Comments

  • Orla Mitten Kits

    I have been so thrilled at the reaction to my Orla Mittens, since they are one of my favorite designs (so far). One thing that sometimes keeps people from knitting a mitten like this is the need for... Nov 24, 2014 - 1 Comment

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 23

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) A few years back I collected a bunch of pinecones to use as Christm... Nov 21, 2014 - 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #23 Round Up

    Much of the States are suffering through a cold spell right now, which couldn’t make for a more perfect time for the Iron Crafters to create projects with the theme of Cozy. Warm up to some of t... Nov 20, 2014 - No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #23 – Knit Basket Weave Pillow

    For this Iron Craft challenge, we were to make something for the theme of cozy. In my mind, nothing is cozier than a big bulky knit. I’ve been seeing all these lovely, textural knit throw pillow... Nov 19, 2014 - 57 Comments