Cosmic Pony

I literally can't go out in public wearing this hat without someone coming up to me and complimenting me on it. I wear it all the ti...

I so often see articles and on-line patterns for knit items using the term stocking stitch instead of stockinette and it really drove me nu...

I found this lovely old button hook at a local antique shop. I had noticed when investigating older versions of lucets or more rustic mod...

In December I made a hat using the crocheted crocodile stitch. I thought it would make a nice spring or fall hat, since it's so light...

I sew purses, pouches, and bags and am always looking for ideas for different types of straps, especially for different fabrics, s...

For Christmas I made the fox and wolf hoods for my grandchildren. The girls in Texas got a lighter version since it doesn't really ge...

It's not that fiber artists are hoarders. We're just very frugal. That bit of yarn is too nice to toss into the garbage when it has...

Max approves of the adult version of the linen booties. I really like these. They are soft and cushiony and warm. In the summer I go ba...

When I made the sample swatch with size 50 needles to demonstrate the cross-bar of yarn behind the V for welting and English Brioche I...

Using samples and swatches actually saves a lot of time and offers you the freedom to experiment without commitment. I decided to ...

There are tons of videos and tutorials on the internet but I still like to post some helpful hints and shortcuts related to any patterns I...

I have made a lot of baby booties over the years but never slippers and this year I was feeling the urge to crochet or knit some full ...

These are definitely my favorite fingerless mittens of the season. The welting adds a layer of warmth and they are so adorable. I lov...

Say hello to Mr. Owl Rite Money Bags. Since I tend to make most things I always try to plan and execute all crafted Christmas gif...

I do a lot of things outside, such as photography, that make fingerless mittens an important tool in my outdoor gear. As the weather i...

I’ve seen tutorials for making stitch markers in many ways. A few years ago I made stitch markers by wrapping the wire around a fat pe...