Storque articles by KnitKnithttp://www.etsy.com2009-12-03T14:00:00-05:00All the news that's fit to serve for KnitKnitCome Craft With KnitKnit at the Etsy Labs2009-12-03T14:00:00-05:00EtsyLabs, julieincharge, KnitKnithttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-knitknit-at-the-etsy-labs-6336/
<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/12/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="97" height="149" />Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a needle felting workshop with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnitKnit">KnitKnit</a> — whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online multi-user chat room, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live online demo at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&month=7&day=13&hour=21&min=0&sec=0&p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and connect with fellow crafters.</p>
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<p>This week, on Monday, December 7, join us for a needle felt ornament Craft Night! You'll learn how to "sculpt" with a felting needle and wool with Nguyen Le from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnitKnit">KnitKnit</a> (pictured right). We'll start out with the basics, and let your imagination go from there — the possibilities are endless! This craft is not recommended for children due to the sharp needles. </p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34819012"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/12/eyeball.jpg" alt="" width="296" height="296" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">If you are attending Craft Night <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">virtually</a> this week and would like to felt up some ornaments along with us, you'll need to gather the following supplies:</p>
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<li>Felting needles</li>
<li>Wool</li>
<li>Foam cushion to felt upon</li>
<li>Ribbon or embroidery thread for ornament</li>
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<div><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:</strong></div>
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<div>12/14: Plush toys with Wendy of <a href="http://www.scarystories.com/" target="_blank">Scary Stories</a><br />12/21: Bottlebrush trees with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daniellexo?ga_search_query=daniellexo&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Daniellexo</a><br />12/28/09 through 1/18/10: <strong>Craft Night Hiatus</strong> <em>(No Craft Nights at the Etsy Labs during this time.)</em></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Looking for further crafting inspiration? Check out the <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-knit-a-postcard-with-knitknit-2362/">video</a></strong> we made with KnitKnit!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-making-a-needlefelted-turkey-2847/">How-To Needlefelt a Turkey</a> | </strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">How-Tuesday Projects</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-do-it-yourselfer/244">The Do-It-Yourselfer Gift Guide</a><br /></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you next week? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>
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Come Craft With the Etsy Labs: Knitted Postcards2009-07-02T15:50:00-05:00EtsyStore, julieincharge, KnitKnithttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-knitted-postcards-4305/
<p>Why click your knitting needles all alone? Come whip up some knitted postcards with us (all levels welcome) — whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Join us for our weekly Craft Night in our online multi-user chat room, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn. Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8 p.m. ET at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=325+Gold+Street,+brooklyn,+ny&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.212719,65.917969&ie=UTF8&ll=40.705953,-73.988886&spn=0.006288,0.008047&z=14&om=0&layer=c&cbll=40.694503,-73.983289&cbp=1,425.37082365741264,,0,-9.457966656143306&source=embed">325 Gold Street, 3rd floor</a> in Brooklyn, New York and in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>. Drop by our space in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. to craft with us. Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, meet new friends, and hang out.</p>
<p>Not in Brooklyn? Join us online for a live broadcast and demo from Craft Night in the<a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php"> Virtual Labs</a> starting at 5 p.m. ET. Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=6&day=15&year=2009&hour=17&min=0&sec=0&p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.</p>
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<p>This week, on Monday, July 6th, we will be making <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-knit-a-postcard-with-knitknit-2362/">knitted postcards</a>! Don't know how to knit? That's ok, Nguyen from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=3278">KnitKnit</a> and Annalise Frank will show you how. The knitted postcard is a great beginner project because it knits up quickly for instant gratification. It's a wonderful way to use up test swatches and send something fun to your friends and family.</p>
<p>We'll supply the yarn, matboard, and pull out our knitting needles. We'll have a couple of basic patterns using bulky yarn and size US 10 needles. If you have a particular yarn you'd like to use, and your own needles, feel free to bring them along! </p>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo of Annalise </em><em> and <a href="http://KnitKnit.etsy.com">KnitKnit</a> at a previous Craft Night by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45229">Ikyoto</a> a.k.a. <a title="Link to ikyotochan's photostream" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ikyoto/">ikyotochan</a></em></p>
<p>If you are attending Craft Night<a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php"> virtually</a> this week and would like to make <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-knit-a-postcard-with-knitknit-2362/">knitted postcards</a> along with us, you'll need to gather a few supplies:</p>
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<li>Two types of bulky yarn</li>
<li>Hole punch</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Size 10 knitting needles</li>
<li>Tapestry needle</li>
<li>4" x 6" postcard material (such as mat board)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/Copy_of_Knitted_Postcard.pdf">Knitted Postcard instructions</a></li>
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<p><strong>Upcoming Craft Nights & Events at Etsy Labs</strong></p>
<p>7/12: <a href="http://churchofcraft.org/category/all-chapters/new-york/" target="_blank">Church of Craft meeting</a> at the Etsy Labs (2-6 p.m.)</p>
<p>7/13: Bag-making workshop with <a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a></p>
<p>7/20: Felted Coasters with Leslie Henkel of <a href="http://www.spacecraftbrooklyn.com/" target="_blank">Spacecraft</a>'s <a href="http://www.spacecraftbrooklyn.com/calendar.html" target="_blank">Craft on Draught</a></p>
<p>7/27: Open Craft Night</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">If you'd like to lead a Craft Night, send your ideas to <a href="mailto:labs@etsy.com" target="_blank">labs@etsy.com</a> with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line. Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the <a href="http://flickr.com/groups/etsylabsshowandtell/" target="_blank">Etsy Labs Show and Tell</a> Flickr group! If you'd like to learn more about the Etsy Labs, check out our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs-936">FAQs</a>. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs <a href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/">mailing list</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Will we see you Monday, ready to knit? Let us know in the comments.</em></p>
How-Tuesday: Knit a Postcard with Knitknit2008-08-04T15:28:00-05:00brepettis, daniellexo, EtsyStore, KnitKnithttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-knit-a-postcard-with-knitknit-2362/
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<p>July's live <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/events/article/live-how-tos-for-all-of-july/2017/" target="_blank">How-To Month</a> was a smashing success! While we had some Etsy royalty here at the labs we took the opportunity to make videos with them. In this second video, the lovely Nguyen Le, aka <a href="http://knitknit.etsy.com">Knitknit</a> teaches how to make knitted post cards. If you are teaching yourself how to knit, you will love this video. This is also a great way to use your knitted test swatches to make a special something to send to someone!</p>
<p>We hope you love these quick, fun videos and craft along with us! For this project you will need the following supplies:</p>
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<li>Two types of bulky yarn</li>
<li>Hole punch</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Size 10 knitting needles</li>
<li>Tapestry needle</li>
<li>4" x 6" postcard material</li>
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<p><em>Looking for more Etsy Labs how-tos? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/etsy-labs-how-to/">Check out what we've been up to!</a></em></p>