From weaving in ends, to sewing parts together, to the barely-scraped by bits left over from winning at yarn chicken; yarn scraps come with the yarnbending territory. If you have a compulsion to hold onto those scraps (no worries, I do too), read on for ways to actually use them.
Are you tired of pumpkins yet? Continuing on with my seemingly never-ending yarn pumpkin obsession, today I want to share this super quick and ridiculously easy way to crochet a stem for your yarn pumpkins. This stem is super quick and simple, making it easy to whip up a bunch of stems for your pumpkin… Continue reading Stupidly Simple Pumpkin Stem Pattern
This post contains affiliate links, if you purchase something from this page, I may earn a small commission. These links help support the blog, thank you! If you can’t tell from my Instagram posts lately, I have a major problem that I’ve been dealing with: pumpkins have taken over every horizontal surface of my room!… Continue reading 9 Patterns To Fuel Your Pumpkin Obsession
This post contains affiliate links, if you decide to buy something from one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. These links help support the blog and allow me to offer these patterns for free. In addition to designing patterns, I also sell items in a few local… Continue reading Archimedes Spiral Earrings
I recently made up some scrubbies as a sort of housewarming present for our new next-door neighbors and since the scrubbies turned out so well, I wanted to share the pattern with you!
By combining scrubby yarn (such as Scrub-ology cotton) with the smooth cotton of Peaches & Creme, you get a lovely reversible soap sack that can be used every day. Just turn it over to the scrubby side for some exfoliation when you want it, without the need for an additional washcloth. My 2 Sides Are… Continue reading 2 Sided Exfoliating Soap Sack
Copyright Yarnbending 2021 Free patterns have come a long way from the days of patterns printed on yarn bands and there are now many sites that cater specifically to publishing and / or sharing free patterns, both knit and crochet along with many wonderful designers who are generous enough to share their creations for free.… Continue reading The Best Places To Find Free Knitting & Crochet Patterns
I love the craft store, but sometimes the craft store is not the most economical place to buy your crafting supplies, especially when the exact same (or very similar) item is much cheaper elsewhere. For today's post, I'm going to share three things that are cheaper to buy from Walmart than from the manufacturer or… Continue reading 3 Craft Supplies I Always Buy From Walmart – Save Money, Craft Better
This post contains affiliate links, if you purchase something through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. If you have to wear a mask for long periods of time, you know how much the elastic loops pull on your ears and hurt after awhile. I've seen patterns… Continue reading Buttons & Bows Ear Saver Pattern
Copyright 2021 Yarn-bending.com By far, the single item I made and sold the most of last year were my simple 3 round face rounds, with a total of nearly 150 face rounds! Because they're quick, simple and functional, the free pattern for them has also been popular and the simplicity of the rounds make it… Continue reading 2 Sides Are Better Than One Scrubby
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