How to Secure Yarn End on a Ball

[ysabetwordsmith]

Use a hair clip.  It holds securely, doesn't damage yarn, molds to the shape of the ball, and tells you exactly where the end is. 

Earring Challenge

[yourlibrarian]

A relative of mine sent me a bunch of orphaned earrings a month ago, asking me to make her some necklaces with them. It was a fun challenge, since given their size the necklaces couldn't be that large. But I think I managed to avoid too much sameness.

An assortment of them are below ( Read more... )