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Take a second and think back to when you first started knitting. Were you intimidated by difficult techniques? Was it hard to find patterns at your skill level? Did you want a list of beginner knitting patterns? Preferably free beginner knitting patterns? I remember being frustrated by all the terms and techniques. http://paintinglilies.com/knitting/2-free-beginner-knitting-patterns/

25 Free Beginner Knitting Patterns | Painting Lilies

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/12/v-and-co-how-to-homemade-hand-warmers.html the other day my son came in with a pink nose and yelled "MOM! I'M FREEEEEZING! do you still have that rice bag thing you made? can you heat it up?"

V and Co: how to: homemade hand warmers

Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana

http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2011/08/creative-guest-watermark-tee-by-sweet.html Hello U-Create readers! I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me..
i don't know what it is about this time of year that makes me just want to have my bare feet in the sand, be watching the sun setting into the ocean, and breathing in the warm salty air of the beach... as i get older, more and more i find myself missing that place i used to go to almost every.single.day. as a teen. (my skin doesn't miss it. as a matter of fact, i now wish i listened more and DID put SPF on my face...hindsight is 20/20). my mom calls me from her walk on the beach almost every morning... *sigh* yeah, i get a little homesick around this time of the year. heck on my pinterest my "dreaming of summer" has the most pictures in it. ah yes. i miss my ocean. case in point. this bracelet, brought a flood of memories, not because i used to have one like it but because i can totally see me wearing it by the beach, not caring that it's gotten salty and wet, because i can totally make another one in like less than 5 minutes flat when i get home.

V and Co how to: jersey knit bracelet

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-to-jersey-knit-bracelet.html
http://www.simplyvintagegirl.com/blog/index.php/2010/05/29/tutorial-how-to-make-lovely-fabric-flowers/

Simply Vintagegirl Blog » Blog Archive » Tutorial: How to Make Lovely Fabric Flowers

29 May 2010 These elegant fabric flowers are very simple to make . . . and only take a few basic supplies. The finished product is delightfully lovely, and at times can look like a real flower! Every flower will turn out differently and that is part of the beauty! If you haven’t used those tea lights in a while, now’s the time!
* French Pouf Accessory : Pin, Belt, Hair from Ban.do * Okay, to be honest, this wasn't exactly a reader request MIY but when Holly {who is planning her wedding} posted about it here , I was very inspired to make it for her as a little wedding gift. But since I couldn't find the exact peachy-nude chiffon as shown in the inspiration photos I had to settle for a soft, baby pink, which Holly may not be interested in. So Holly, if you like, I can make you one in either an ivory or a light gray. http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/05/french-pouf-chiffon-tulle-flower.html

...love Maegan: French Pouf! Chiffon & Tulle Flower Accessory DIYReader Request Maeg-it Yourself Tutorial Fashion+Home+Lifestyle Blog

I've spotted bralets and bustiers - cropped and otherwise - all over Topshop, Urban Outfitters, etc. I never could find one that 1) fit me well and 2) was in a print I liked. So I set out to make my own, using a strapless bra. I almost want to call this a "faux" bustier because it's so easy - it's really just fabric wrapped around a strapless bra, in a sense. I made this top with high-waisted shorts/pants/skirts in mind, so it hits right above my waist. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bra-to-Bustier-Top/

Bra to Bustier Top

Supplies: - Thrifted tank top, loose fitting. Mine was about $5. - Jersey knit fabric of your choice.

Gathered Summer Dress

http://www.instructables.com/id/Gathered-Summer-Dress/

How To Style Maiden Braids

Last month I did a makeover story with Kelsie and had many requests for a maiden braid tutorial. Yesterday she came in and we photographed these simple step by steps. Kelsie has extremely long and thick hair, but anyone with shoulder length or longer can do these braids (see my photo below for an example). Steps 1-2: Braid two strands on each side of a center part. http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/03/how-to-style-maiden-braids-.html