Comments on: whiptips - alternative ideas for using yarn http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/ handcraft in a hectic world Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:06:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Jennifer http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40565 Jennifer Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:40:58 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40565 I've made a few of these scarves where you dont knit them or anything. You get really long pieces of yarn like 10 ft worth and braid them together. There called Rapunzel scarves here http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=67366.0 I’ve made a few of these scarves where you dont knit them or anything. You get really long pieces of yarn like 10 ft worth and braid them together.
There called Rapunzel scarves here
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=67366.0

]]> By: Lydia http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40538 Lydia Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:34:05 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40538 2003 Winter Knitty issue had a jacket embellished with knitted roses. These flowers take very little wool and I make them to turn into broaches, hair clips...allsorts! 2003 Winter Knitty issue had a jacket embellished with knitted roses. These flowers take very little wool and I make them to turn into broaches, hair clips…allsorts!

]]> By: Michal http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40337 Michal Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:46:25 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40337 Some ideas: surface embellishment by couching or embroidering on fabric (e.g. bags, jeans, jackets, quilts) braiding, cord making (e.g. bag handles, embellishments) tassles filling for sewn piping or trapunto (acrylic is good for this; no shrinkage or dye transfer) surface embellishment by glueing (decoupage or collage) latch hooking, locker hooking (e.g. rugs, chair pads, pet beds) Some ideas: surface embellishment by couching or embroidering on fabric (e.g. bags, jeans, jackets, quilts)
braiding, cord making (e.g. bag handles, embellishments)
tassles
filling for sewn piping or trapunto (acrylic is good for this; no shrinkage or dye transfer)
surface embellishment by glueing (decoupage or collage)
latch hooking, locker hooking (e.g. rugs, chair pads, pet beds)

]]> By: Malka Dubrawsky http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40243 Malka Dubrawsky Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:53:27 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40243 I love to use worsted weight or fingering weight yarn for embroidery. Yarn makes a really noticeable stitch and looks good in combination with traditional embroidery threads. Also, you can always couch a beautiful yarn on to an embroidery. Another idea is yarn painting. This is a traditional craft from Mexico, but could be adapted for a variety of images. Here's a website that offers a good, straightforward explanation of the process: http://www.pacon.com/projects/YarnPainting.htm I love to use worsted weight or fingering weight yarn for embroidery. Yarn makes a really noticeable stitch and looks good in combination with traditional embroidery threads. Also, you can always couch a beautiful yarn on to an embroidery.
Another idea is yarn painting. This is a traditional craft from Mexico, but could be adapted for a variety of images. Here’s a website that offers a good, straightforward explanation of the process: http://www.pacon.com/projects/YarnPainting.htm

]]> By: Tracy http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40171 Tracy Sun, 07 Jan 2007 12:18:56 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40171 I used to use some leftover yarns to make a little snail. Very easy. :-) http://ccat.wordpress.com/2006/07/29/pink-snail-from-odd-yarns/ I used to use some leftover yarns to make a little snail. Very easy. :-)
http://ccat.wordpress.com/2006/07/29/pink-snail-from-odd-yarns/

]]> By: Joda http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40090 Joda Sun, 07 Jan 2007 02:41:02 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40090 Sorry I don't have pics... but I use yarn for friendship bracelets. I use 13 strands of yarn (cut to about 50" each, depending on the thickness of the wool, the thicker the better) and knot away. They come out really wide and cool looking. And depending on the type of yarn the pattern can be really unique. Sorry I don’t have pics… but I use yarn for friendship bracelets. I use 13 strands of yarn (cut to about 50″ each, depending on the thickness of the wool, the thicker the better) and knot away. They come out really wide and cool looking. And depending on the type of yarn the pattern can be really unique.

]]> By: Kristi aka Fiber Fool http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40080 Kristi aka Fiber Fool Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:14:43 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40080 I've been weaving my left overs on a relatively inexpensive and portable 4" loom made by Weavette. Then I've turned them into sachets. I wrote about my process at http://blog.designedlykristi.com/?p=316 I’ve been weaving my left overs on a relatively inexpensive and portable 4″ loom made by Weavette. Then I’ve turned them into sachets. I wrote about my process at http://blog.designedlykristi.com/?p=316

]]> By: Lori Kay http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40073 Lori Kay Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:02:02 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40073 There's a pattern for a crocheted "100 flower scarf" at http://applehead.typepad.com/applehead/2006/05/100_flower_scar.html There’s a pattern for a crocheted “100 flower scarf” at http://applehead.typepad.com/applehead/2006/05/100_flower_scar.html

]]> By: eli http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40028 eli Sat, 06 Jan 2007 21:51:18 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-40028 These would be cute: http://www.saartjeknits.nl/patterns/Korknisse.html I saw the idea at <a href="http://annypurls.blogspot.com/2007/01/ninety-nine.html" rel="nofollow">Anny Purls</a> These would be cute:
http://www.saartjeknits.nl/patterns/Korknisse.html
I saw the idea at Anny Purls

]]> By: Biscuitbear http://whipup.net/2007/01/06/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-39997 Biscuitbear Sat, 06 Jan 2007 19:41:51 +0000 http://whipup.net/2007/01/05/whiptips-alternative-ideas-for-using-yarn/#comment-39997 Well, you could make a doll wig like this one. It's a crocheted half-sphere on which I attached yarn like fringe on a muffler. http://flickr.com/photos/90249048@N00/151373742/ http://flickr.com/photos/90249048@N00/151371655/ Well, you could make a doll wig like this one. It’s a crocheted half-sphere on which I attached yarn like fringe on a muffler.

http://flickr.com/photos/90249048@N00/151373742/

http://flickr.com/photos/90249048@N00/151371655/

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