I wanted to share a super easy technique for bead weaving that I used to create an adorable Swarovski crystal bracelet, at less than a tenth the price. I needed 32 large frosted Swarovski beads, 16 clear ones and 32 small copper beads – you…
I finally finished my latest wooly muggeth designs – a revolutionary new way to consume hot, yummy drinks! These hand thrown cups were designed with a groove around the middle, to make a secure spot for my knitted mug sweaters. Using matching thread I sew…
The Blue Brick Blog – at a mere 1.5 years old, is about to hit 100,000 hits! I’m so stoked I’ve decided to celebrate. Firstly, though I’ve never understood the appeal until now, I’ve now got a twitter account. Hook me up, @CraftKninja (kninja, get…
I wanted something simple to show off a skein of TFA Olive that I picked up – I wanted something for my neck, with just enough pattern to look interesting but little enough that the beautiful colour in the yarn could really shine. I chose…
I was so inspired by some of the sea glass jewellery I’ve seen that I decided to make my own, but I had to do things a little differently! For a start, Toronto is nowhere near the sea, so I had to make do with…
I know, it’s been a while since I shared a new recipe, and this one is not 100% sugar free to boot! However, the sugar was low enough that I decided to give it a try. I plan to bake it again using agave nectar…
The Lisa Shawl is a free crochet pattern by yours truly – a fun, quick crochet project with beads to spice it up. The shawl is named after my gorgeous and colourful friend Lisa who was the first person to love this design :) The…
However you celebrate, I wish you a beautiful holiday season filled with warmth and light :) Craftily yours, Shireen
I’ve been craving one of those long, loopy scarves – and I found the perfect solution in a free pattern by Madeline Tosh. The Honey Cowl uses up 2 skeins of DK weight yarn in a completely mindless, easy knit that works up fast! Again, we’re…
Fresh out of the kiln – 3 new yarn wranglers, including a new design; a double sided bowl for colourwork. I have tried knitting fair isle with this one and yes, it does work. Makes handling the different strands much easier. I love the saturation…
Today I wanted to show off the lovely knitted designs of Jane Richmond. This is one talented lady, her patterns are really well written and her designs are simple and classic. I found Jane’s designs while on the hunt for the perfect slouch hat. I…