What I Made Last Weekend is a new blog, so please be patient while Jess builds up the library of posts! You can enjoy my first posts below.
Celtic Knot Sweater
Hello there! Today I’m sharing some pictures and process details for my “Celtic Knot Sweater.” I referred to the set-in-sleeve instructions in Ann Budd’s “Knitter’s Handy Guide to Top-Down Sweaters”. I attempted a 42 inch bust size on my actual 39 inch measurement. I didn’t measure the final garment, but as you can see below,…
Free Farm Animal Finger Puppets Pattern
Hello! It’s been far too long! For my niece’s birthday this year, I wanted to make her some adorable farm animal finger puppets, as her birthday party was at a petting zoo. I was able to make all the puppets from leftover yarn from other projects. I was not originally planning to publish this pattern,…
Free Soap Saver Crochet Pattern
I decided to write up this pattern thanks to a request on Instagram when I shared the green version. It’s a great first pattern to write, as it is quite simple (except one step, illustrated below) and it is just so useful. The pattern works up quickly, is adaptable for smaller or larger soap bars…
2021 Maker’s Intentions
So, I made a lot of items in 2020, and shared very little of it, because I felt like nothing I made was good enough. For 2021, I decided to set out more intentionally on my making journey for the coming year, fight back against the pressure that comes from feeling like an amateur in…
The Golden Braid
This lovely bracelet was the first craft kit I’ve purchased since childhood. The kit is from the YoolaDesigns store on Etsy, and you can purchase an identical kit here. The kit came with everything I needed except wire cutters. The wire was thin enough for sharp scissors though, so I would not recommend buying wire…
If I Must Wash the Dishes…
Using handmade dishcloths is not just more visually appealing, I think it really invites a mindful approach to a dreaded chore. I hope that each time I use them, these dishcloths remind me to be grateful for the meals that filled my belly and created the dirty dishes. I hope they remind me to be…
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