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Latest Comments

mulberrygalprincess

"While I am not much for Halloween, this is making me change my mind. My grand kids will love it. First of all its very inexpensive. Then it's very easy to make. And lastly it's gorgeously scary. I think it's a perfect project for me. Thank you for posting this great Halloween project that I can share with the kids."

paver2

"I might be blind, but I can't see any instructions for this project. On her page are a couple of pictures, a few of the materials used and some comments from readers. I was curious as to how she made the leaves, but it's simple enough that I can probably figure it out on my own."

paver2

"So... tin cans, cattails, feathers and pumpkins. Who would have thought anyone could make those things look that good? They look like they're part of an expensive designer presentation. That's awesome. Mine will probably look like tin cans, cattails, feathers and pumpkins, but I think I am going to try it anyway."

paver2

"When I saw "origami" I thought this would be beyond me, but it's not! This is another project the grandkids can do, too, that will make cool Thanksgiving decorations. I'm not sure about the sticky felt, but surely a good glue stick or even a hot glue gun would hold it together."

Sigo

"These little knitted hats are really cute. Where I live it is tradition to bring wine as a gift when invited somewhere. What a great idea to make these festive little bottle toppers when the invitation occurs during the holidays. It would be a new way to present a bottle and surely add smiles to the faces of the recipients."

Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn

Gifted By

: LoveKnitting

www.loveknitting.com

Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com

Some of the yarns from LoveKnitting I've had a chance to work with before, but Baby DK yarn from Paintbox Yarns is a must-have whether you’ve worked with it before or not. Baby DK is super soft and sure to be approved by any newborn wrapped in this.

Baby DK is a soft blend of 55% nylon and 45% acrylic in an adorable paintbox of colors from delicates to bold brights. Colors range in shades like blush pink, bubblegum, dusty lilac, mint green, slate grey, midnight blue and evergreen. This really is the perfect yarn to be able to pick your own palette; mix and match colors or stick with one color for a solid piece; there are over 20 fabulous colors to choose from.

With its tough durability, Baby DK will wear, wash and last for many years as each piece is passed down from sibling to sibling. Knit or crochet blankets, sweaters, baby hats, accessories and even nursery items like stuffed animals or decorative pillows. I can just imagine the pastel colors hanging over baby's crib as a mobile to lull baby to sleep. This yarn works up easily and evenly, so you will have some fabulous new items once baby comes.

If you end up making a soft blankie for baby to love on then there's no doubt it'll have to get washed often. Luckily this yarn is strong enough to uphold going through the washing machine, or you can take it to the drycleaners. Everything you work up with this yarn should be laid flat to dry, so it'll last. And trust me, with yarn this amazing you’ll want your projects to last.