Braided Crochet Scarf

*~*~Hi Crochet Pattern Central people!~*~*

For Christmas I got two beautiful skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn. A few nights later, around two in the morning, lying awake in bed, I figured out what to do with them. I came up with the idea for this scarf. The Homespun, like actual homespun yarn, is so soft and beautifully variegated; it lends itself to making scarves. But the thing you need to know is, it needs to be knit/crocheted somewhat loosely, or you'll end up with a big tangled mess. Also, it tears easily, so be careful when you rip out stitches.

Of course, you can use a completely different type of yarn if you like. You can also switch up the braid and the number of ropes. You can make every rope a different color, or the whole thing the same color. You can take the same idea and shrink it to make a headband. And you can expand on the idea to make a huge braided blanket (but if you do, you HAVE to send me pictures). So, yeah, you've got options.

~~I hate to say it, but please don't use this pattern or any other pattern I make for commercial gain, cause I might want to. I do occasionally sell things and I take care not to use anyone else's patterns. I wouldn't feel right making money off hard work that wasn't my own. And I'd be miffed if someone did the same to me (because I so rarely do hard work).~~

Crafty Gift Card Wrapping

Everybody loves getting gift cards. They are as good as getting money, only slightly more personal. It's as if the giver is saying, "I know enough about you to know where you shop, but I don't know what the hell you'd buy there." And for that self-awareness, we thank them. But my problem with giving gift cards, is that they're not quite personal enough. So, the last time I was giving them as a gift I decided to dress them up a little and give them a touch of me. Here's how I did it:

Birth Control Case Mini Wallet

I've always thought it was a complete waste that every box of birth control pills came with its own case, so I've been thinking of a way to recycle them. The answer came to me when I realized that my bus pass fit neatly inside of one. I started using it as a wallet, but the case is flimsy, and I kept getting amused, "I know what that thing is," looks from my bus drivers. Plus purple isn't really my color. So, I decided a retrofit would be just the thing to make it cuter and somewhat less conspicuous. Here's how I did it:

Stuff I Never Made: Custom Playing Cards

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A while back I thought it would be fun to make some king's cup playing cards. I did all the research. I found all the equipment. And then I got distracted. That happens to me a lot, so I figured I'd share all that work I did so it wouldn't be in vain.

Even if you don't enjoy binge drinking, this could be a fun project for you. You could; make cards with your family crest on the back, make the King, Queen and Jack into family members or characters from your favorite tv show, make Old Maid cards, whatever you want. Anything you decide, here are a few ways to make your custom cards:

Laptop Wood Panelling

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So, by in a few days I meant a few hours...

Anyways, here is my Laptop Wood Panelling Tutorial:

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After:

It Has Begun!

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Hi all,

My name is Miara, AKA Cutty. I've been knitting, crocheting, and generally gluing things to other things for about 6 years now. Recently, I've decided to share my craftiness with others, so I started my own Etsy shop (with actual product soon to come) and this blog.

Here, I will share my crafty knowledge, inspiration, and ideas. I'll be posting tutorials, links to pages that have helped and inspired me, and my random ideas that will probably never come to fruition, unless I convince someone else to make them (and I would love to see the end results).

Within the next few days I'll post a tutorial, probably my Wood Paneling Laptop.

Thanks for checking out my blog!

www.Cuttys.etsy.com