YarnCraft Episode 113 :: 5 Spring Cleaning Tips (Plus Project Ideas) for Knitters & Crocheters
27 Mar
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On this episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee share their favorite tips for spring cleaning–translate your regular spring cleaning rituals (like switching out your wardrobe or getting papers ready for taxes) into rituals that will help you get your knit & crochet supplies in order!
Plus get tips on throwing a stash-and-more-swapping party that will help you and your friends refresh and rejuvenate your yarncrafting spaces!
We also answer listener questions on: controlling the curl in your crochet scarf, and beginner-friendly knitting projects & cast-on tips.
Then Liz & Zontee also share their pattern recommendations for home decor projects to freshen up your space. Patterns discussed include:
- Crochet Fall Nesting Bowls
- Knit & crochet felted storage bags
- Knit, crochet & woven pillows
- Knit, crochet & woven washcloths
- Knit & crochet bath items
- Knit & crochet sachets
- Knit, crochet & woven market bags
- Knit & crochet plastic bag keeper
- Knit, crochet & woven placemats
- Knit, crochet & woven coasters
- For the items pictured photo above, click on the photo to view the patterns.
On Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life, we talk about 3 brand new yarns from Lion Brand: Casey (a rayon-from-bamboo blend baby yarn), Chenille (a new take on this classic texture), and Kitchen Cotton (100% cotton, made in the USA, in smaller mix-and-match-sized balls).
Congratulations to the winner of last episode’s Knitting for Peace giveaway, Tammy Scott! To find charities in your area, click here to visit the Lion Brand Charity Connection database.
For this episode’s giveaway, leave a comment below about your spring projects by April 5, 11:59:59 EDT for a chance to win a copy of Crafting a Meaningful Home. Please be sure to leave your email address in the designated box. Open to individuals of the age of majority in their respective locales; void where prohibited.
On this episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee, along with listeners like you and other Lion Brand staffers share their top lessons-learned & tips for yarncrafters. From keeping your tools organized to checking your dye lots to knowing when to stay away from the pets, find out what are the lessons we wish we knew when we started out.