Free Halloween Project: Minecraft Inspired Mask

DIY Halloween Mask: Steve from Minecraft

DIY Halloween Mask: Steve from Minecraft

If you are looking for a last minute DIY Halloween idea (and your kid loves Minecraft), look no further! This masks uses only felt and glue, making it ideal as a quick project. A couple of years ago I made a Minecraft mask for my younger son who decided at the very last minute that he indeed wanted to trick or treat. This is what I created that Halloween day. Continue reading

Free Crochet Pattern: Holiday Ornament Tawashi

Free Crochet Pattern: Holiday Ornament Tawashi

This versatile little scrubber is super quick to whip up at a moment's notice for Secret Santa gift exchanges, or for simply cleaning around the house.

This festive holiday ball ornament scrubbers can be used to wash dishes, clean your face, act as coasters, or be strung into a garland. Each tawashi can be worked up in less than half an hour, using only small amounts of cotton yarn, making them ideal as last minute gifts!

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Free Crochet Pattern: Flower Tawashi

Free Crochet Pattern: Flower Tawashi

The inspiration for this project struck after reading in Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook that the FDA has banned the use of sponges from commercial kitchens. I designed the tawashi to mimic the feel of a sponge but without all of the ickiness that comes from traditional sponges. Wash them regularly in the washer to keep clean.

The pattern is easy, works up super quick, and is ideal for last minute gifts or simply brightening up the home. The pattern has a versatile design that lends well to either solid colors or a flower motif. The tawashi features a nubby texture with a hanging loop and optional hand strap. It is crocheted in two separate pieces, then joined together with a single crochet border. The front is worked in joined rounds while the back is worked in spiral rounds.

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