Crochet Kitchen Sponge DIY

I found this great free tutorial on Ravelry for a crocheted kitchen sponge. I have made kitchen scrubbies, I've felted soap into fleece. This was a new idea for me, crochet a cover for a sponge to make a super kitchen sponge. I can see many of these being made in the near future! [link]

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Felt Dryer Balls - DIY

These dryer balls seems to be very popular on the net right now. Factory Direct has posted a description on their blog on how to make them. [link]

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Oct 14 - I Love Yarn Day

Whether you knit, crochet, craft or just adore fiber, October 14th is the day to affirm your passion for yarn.

Show it off, tag with it, carry it, gather with friends. Declare your LOVE! Get involved.

• Create an I Love Day Yarn badge
• Teach someone to knit or crochet
• Do something for charity
• Wear a knitted or crocheted item
• Give a gift of yarn
• Take your yarn to work day
• Host a yarn-a-bration party
• Knit, crochet and craft in public

Read more about it here [link]

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Dye a Silk Scarf

This year, due to the budget, we are going with a homemade teacher's thank you gift. But, this is no ordinary homemade gift; it is a rather special gift. We are making a dyed silk scarf... link

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Lion Brand on the Road - Fiber/Craft Events

From Lion Brand on the Road: Visit Us at an Upcoming Fiber/Craft Event!
   
We love meeting you -- our customers -- in person! That's why we attend fiber & craft shows around the country, so if you're in the area, we'd love for you to stop by our booth, enter a raffle or get some free patterns, say hello, and see our latest products!

Stitches South - Atlanta, GA - April 22 - 25

Maker Faire - San Mateo, CA - May 22 - 23 (Pictured left; join us for beginner knit & crochet lessons, as well as kids' crafts!)

Knit & Crochet Show - Manchester, NH - July 9 - 10 (Also join us for the CGOA's Professional Development Day on July 7!)

Stitches Midwest - Schaumburg, IL - August 19 - 22

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