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Hungry Hungry Monster Hat

My Hungry Hungry Monster Hat knitting pattern is now available for purchase! Monsters turn regular accessories into a fashion event. The whimsical nature of this design means you’ll get random smiles when you wear this hat outside. And maybe even a few high fives! These hats are fun to knit and are very customizable. There’s no wrong way to make […]

T-shirt Skirt

A version of this pattern was previously published on Think Crafts! T-shirts are a great material for upcycling projects. Bright, bold colors make a fun combination for a unique skirt. Thrift stores generally have lots of t-shirts in various colors, often with logos. This tutorial will show you how to create a 2T sized skirt. Craft Sewing Difficulty Beginner Materials […]

Knitting Ocean Waves

I made these fingerless gloves for my friend Marie. The pattern is one I’ve made before. The repeating shell/wave pattern spirals around as you knit it up. The yarn she chose enhanced the wave motif. I let the color transitions happen naturally and really like how they are similar yet different. It was fitting that I was knitting waves this […]

End of Winter Spinning

This yarn was made from Pancake and Lulu roving. The colorway is Frosted Forest Berries. It’s extra fine Merino wool which was such a smooth spin. The skein to the left was the leftover single yarn that I chain plied. The singles were not as twisted but I put in too much twist while plying. Blocking with some weight helped […]

Love Bugs

This past Valentine’s Day inspired me to create a new Twilly23 plushie design. I wanted a monster but also wanted a twist. After sketching some on my chalkboard I came up with the idea of Love Bugs. The finished product came out pretty close to my original sketch. Making them Love Bugs instead of Valentine’s Day bugs seemed the better […]

An Old WIP Returns

A decade ago I was living in New Mexico. My career as a fiber artist was slowly taking off. I had been in local art shows in Taos and Santa Fe. Then in 2012 I blew up my life and escaped to Portland. It was an intense time. So much change was happening all at once. I was experiencing so […]

Copy Cat PJ Pants

A version of this pattern was previously published on Think Crafts! Have an old pair of pajama pants that you can’t throw away? This tutorial will show you how to copy the pattern so you can create an updated version. An added benefit of this tutorial is that you can easily make a secret gift by borrowing the recipient’s PJ’s, […]

Hula Hoop Loom

Years ago, I had a small table loom that I used to dip my toes into the weaving world. It was fun but I was in college so just didn’t have the time to explore it deeply. In December I started a new art project. This hula hoop had been sitting in the back of my craft closet for months. […]

Upcycling Yarn

Here at Twilly23 HQ I try to use as much upcycled material as possible in my creations. How do I do it? By visiting lots of thrift stores and accepting donations. The above pile of yarn was donated by a friend who was downsizing her stash. Upcycling yarn involves lots of untangling. Projects like this are great for passing time. […]

Cervus Euphoria

I’m so grateful we moved back to Oregon. One major reason is that settling down has enabled me to return to my fiber art roots. This is my most recent piece. He is named Cervus Euphoria, Latin for Deer Euphoria, to reflect the joy it creates. Last summer I found a paper mache deer at an estate sale for $5. […]

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