Category Archives: Knitting

Knitting, knitting needles, knitting accessories, and yarn

Upcycled Fun: Dyeing and Making Your Own Cotton T-Shirt Yarn

Posted on April 1, 2017 by MakerKnit

Below the slideshow are my step-by-step instructions for dyeing your own cotton t-shirt yarn. Following the dyeing instructions are my step-by-step instructions for turning your dyed fabric (or undyed if you so choose) into yarn. Please email me if you … Continue reading →

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Come to the Benicia Mini Maker Faire on Sunday, April 2, 2017!

Posted on March 23, 2017 by MakerKnit

If you’ve never experienced Maker Faire before, the Benicia Mini Maker Faire would be a great introduction. It’s taking place at Benicia Middle School on Sunday, April 2nd from 10am until 4pm. And my family and I will be there … Continue reading →

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Last Week It Was a Ball of Yarn, This Week It’s a Sock

Posted on September 28, 2014 by MakerKnit

A little over a week ago, my daughter was getting ready for bed and put on some summer pajamas along with the mid-calf wool socks I knitted for her.  Given that it was about 75 degrees in our house at … Continue reading →

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