Craft Room Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-craft-room/ Creative Living and Delicious Eating Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:04:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nourishandnestle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Craft Room Archives · Nourish and Nestle https://nourishandnestle.com/in-the-craft-room/ 32 32 DIY Bird Bath with Waterproof Terra Cotta https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-bird-bath/ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-bird-bath/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:04:34 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=21512 Make your own DIY Bird Bath using items you may already have. Additionally, learn an easy way to waterproof terra cotta for a bird bath bowl replacement and suggestions for your birdbath stand.

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-bird-bath/feed/ 12 Free Crochet Beach Bag Pattern: Made with Raffia Yarn https://nourishandnestle.com/free-crochet-beach-bag-pattern-made-with-raffia-yarn/ https://nourishandnestle.com/free-crochet-beach-bag-pattern-made-with-raffia-yarn/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:05:21 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=70602 Summer is just around the corner, which means pools and beaches, which means pool or beach bags! And, you can’t get more summery than a crochet beach bag made with raffia yarn. Crocheted with a simple combination of single and double crochet stitches, it works up quickly and results in a roomy, sturdy tote with...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/free-crochet-beach-bag-pattern-made-with-raffia-yarn/feed/ 0 Knit Scarf Pattern – Easy Lace Pattern https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-scarf-pattern-easy-lace-pattern/ https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-scarf-pattern-easy-lace-pattern/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:38:33 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=70037 This Knit Scarf Pattern is the perfect introduction to lace knitting for anyone who’s mastered basic knit and purl stitches. The easy lace ladder pattern of the scarf creates an elegant drape while remaining simple enough for adventurous beginners. With just a four-row repeat, you’ll quickly find your rhythm and watch this scarf grow surprisingly...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-scarf-pattern-easy-lace-pattern/feed/ 2 Needle-Felted Wreath https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-wreath/ https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-wreath/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:31:20 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=69297 This little needle-felted wreath is an excellent introduction to the needle felting craft. The technique looks more complicated than it really is, and once you get the rhythm of it, you’ll find it oddly satisfying. There’s something wonderfully tactile about transforming wisps of wool into something structured and beautiful, and this wreath gives you practice...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/needle-felted-wreath/feed/ 0 DIY Fabric Christmas Luminarias https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-fabric-christmas-luminarias/ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-fabric-christmas-luminarias/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:38:47 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=68751 These fabric Christmas luminarias became one of my favorite discoveries from our Christmas market tour in Germany two years ago. The soft glow they cast and the starlight pattern created a lovely and magical Christmas decoration. I promptly gifted several to friends and family, leaving only one for me. After that first Christmas, I realized...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-fabric-christmas-luminarias/feed/ 0 How to Crochet Stars and Make a Star Garland https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-crochet-stars-and-make-a-star-garland/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-crochet-stars-and-make-a-star-garland/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:22:09 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=68526 This pattern teaches you how to crochet stars for delicate, shimmering decorations that are perfect for the holiday season or year-round home decor. Each star measures approximately 3.5 inches high by 3 inches wide, making them the ideal size for numerous uses beyond just garland. You can attach them to gift packages instead of traditional...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-crochet-stars-and-make-a-star-garland/feed/ 0 Knit Pumpkin Pattern https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-pumpkin-pattern/ https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-pumpkin-pattern/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 22:27:32 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=68261 This knit pumpkin pattern is the perfect project to bring a touch of handmade warmth into your fall decorating. With simple stitches and easy shaping, you can create pumpkins in a variety of sizes that look just as charming on a mantel as they do gathered in a centerpiece. Whether you’re using up leftover yarn...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-pumpkin-pattern/feed/ 0 Crochet Purse Pattern – Free https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-purse-pattern-free/ https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-purse-pattern-free/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:03:15 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=67968 Whether you’re just discovering crochet or you’ve been at it a while, this free crochet purse pattern is a joy to make. You’ll build it square by square—which means you can grab your hook and yarn and work on it wherever. The texture of those popcorn stitches and the repetition of the granny squares make...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-purse-pattern-free/feed/ 2 Knit Teddy Bear Pattern – Free https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-teddy-bear-pattern-free/ https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-teddy-bear-pattern-free/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:10:47 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=67668 Whether you’re knitting a special gift for a child, a keepsake, or a soft companion for your shelf, this knit teddy bear pattern delivers a sweet, sturdy bear with just the right amount of personality. The details—like the gently sloped snout and optional embroidered features—add character without making things overly complicated. This teddy bear is...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-teddy-bear-pattern-free/feed/ 2 Crochet Keychain, Mirror or Purse Charm – Strawberry Pot https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-keychain-mirror-or-purse-charm-strawberry-pot/ https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-keychain-mirror-or-purse-charm-strawberry-pot/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:37:11 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=67460 Looking for a fun and whimsical crochet project you can finish in an afternoon? This strawberry pot crochet keychain is equal parts charming and practical. Whether you hang it from your keys, rear-view mirror, or purse, it’s a sweet little accessory made up of tiny crocheted strawberries, leafy vines, and a cozy little pot—all together...

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