Tag: craft

  • Bronwyn’s Handmade Christmas November 2016: For the Home

    Bronwyn’s Handmade Christmas November 2016: For the Home

    I have to admit that I don’t decorate much for Christmas, or throughout the year, for that matter. I put up a tree and hang a wreath on the door, but that’s about it. A few years ago, I started collecting the LEGO Winter Village sets (Some people collect ceramic houses; I do LEGO.), but I never get around to setting up an actual display. Maybe this year will be different.

    I came across a video a few weeks ago for how to make pumpkin pom pom garland. I’ve seen a similar technique for making several pom poms at once, but this is pretty clever. First, wrap lots of yarn around two poles several feet apart. Then, securely tie short sections at equal intervals. Finally, cut between the ties to create individual pom poms; for garland, though, keep one strand intact all the way across so that the poms are strung along the length of it, evenly spaced. To trim and shape the pom poms, hold the long strand out of the way while you carefully snip around. (more…)

  • Bronwyn’s Handmade Christmas October 2016: Busy Bags for Kids

    How about something for the kids this month? Choosing from a wish list on Amazon is awfully easy, so I’m certainly happy when that’s an option. Sometimes, though, I like to give a small handmade gift, as well, to show that I’ve put a little more thought into the gift.

    When my son was a toddler, I ran across the idea of busy bags**. These are little learning activities that young children can handle with little to no supervision — a necessity if Mom wants to get dinner made. Some activities are portable enough to be used while waiting for dinner to be served in a restaurant. (more…)

  • Who is that caped knitter?

    Who is that caped knitter?

    My secret identity is Bronwyn Hahn, stay-at-home mom to a silly, precocious 7-year-old boy, but as Bronwyn the Brave, I tackle all things crafty. I design knitting and crochet patterns, tech edit other designers’ patterns, and teach knitting and crochet classes. (I also sew, scrapbook, and make all sorts of other crafts, but no one pays me for those things.)

    When I learn new crafts or techniques, I love to share the fun with others. One of my goals for this blog is to share bits of what I learn with all of you. To get the ball rolling, you can check out my video tutorials. Subscribe to my newsletter, too, to be the first to get fiber-related tips, sneak peeks of new designs, exclusive pattern discounts, and more! As a special thanks for signing up, you’ll receive a code for 20% off any pattern in my Ravelry store!

    That's me! (I'm wearing one of my designs--Valor Cowl.)