Knit to Crochet Conversion Chart

www.knitting-crochet.com has done a helpful conversion chart for knitting and crochet hooks. They also offer a service to switch a pattern from knitting to crochet or vise versa.

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/found/conchafou.html

Crochet Gift Card Holders

OK so you've given up and gotten gift cards for the rest of the people on your list. But you wonder how to present them. In a card, in a box?? Well here are some ideas from some very talented people:

Striped Cap Gift Card Holder
Crochet Pom-Pom Cap Gift Card Holder

Gift Ideas for the Crafter in your Life

So its coming down to the wire. Not that many days till Christmas. Here are some great ideas to give the Crafter in your life thats sure to make them happy.

1. Gift Certificate to their favorite craft store. Even small stores like mine have gift certificates. Sometimes around this time you even get bonuses.
2. For the knitter or crocheter you can get
   
1. a bag to carry their needles and/or work.
   
2. If there a beginner you can get them a set of various needle sizes. We just got a set for $19.99 that comes with 1 ergonomic handle, 1 regular handle and 6 interchangeable screw-on needles.
3. Notions are always needed, stitch markers, stitch gage, point protectors and counters are great little add ones and fit in the stocking or can be hung on the tree like an ornament!
3. Pattern and idea books are great, every crafter loves some fresh ideas or even get them a subscription to a craft magazine. Everytime they get the mag they will think of you.
4. For the Jeweler there is a cute set of mini Jewelry tools that come in a travel bag. A great second set
   

Remember that its the thought that counts. Buy from your heart and your receiver will know it.

Christmas ornaments for the Sports lover....

I just uploaded pictures to the Cook's Crafts flickr account with shots of beaded snowflake ornaments for all the sports fans in your life. Tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball and football. Wired blank snowflake frames make this craft quick and easy.
Turn this:












Into this:

click here to see more options

Santa Ornament Gift Holder

This is the perfect little gift card, money or small gift holder and it doubles for a Christmas ornament. To Download pdf instructions please Click Here or visit our website and click on instructions.

Christmas Sales

Christmas Painted wood pieces regular price $.99ea on sale for $.49ea or 3 of $1.00

Holiday Suncatchers regular price $1.99 ea on sale for $1.49 or 4 for $5.00

All sales are while supplies last!!

Thanksgiving Craft Sale

Wednesday Nov. 21st. Friday Nov. 23rd. & Saturday Nov. 24th. Only

All Thanksgiving Craft Items 15% off

While Supplies Last

Leaves, Foam Kits, Turkeys & Pilgrims

Beaded fall corn

Beaded fall corn
Originally uploaded by Cooks Crafts

This easy winter corn is made from brown, orange, amber & red tri beads on an orange pipe cleaner (chenille stem) and some raffia. Put either a magnet or pin on the back.

Red Heart Super Saver Product Update

If you use Red Heart Super Saver Yarn... as most of us do. Please follow the link below to the Coats and Clark site regarding Dyelots of their yarn.

Red Heart Super Saver

Always remember, when possible, buy all the yarn you will need at the same time. I realize thats not always reasonable, but your projects will have an even color and feel. Save all those left over pieces, there are tons of projects you can make with remnant yarns.

Cook's Crafts will order any yarn you need in the quantities you need so your sure your project will come out great!

Yarn Yarn and More Yarn

In stock we have tons of yarn in different textures and weights for any of your projects. But there are tons more that I don't have in stock. Never fear. Come into the store any day and order what you like. I have samples of yarns that you can feel to pick the best yarn for your project. The biggest seller right now is the Handicrafter Holiday Yarn. Email me for a full list of yarn and pricing.

Getting Organized

I set up a new free site just for show notes with pbwiki. http://cookscrafts.pbwiki.com/
Not all of the podcasts are updated yet but I'm working on it. I also think I will start re-recording the shows in a better quality....

Spider Treat Holder

This cute spider holds a surprise. Its a candy holder. Made from 1 plastic globe, 4 pipe cleaners, a pompom and 2 eyes.

Ghost Necklace

Just foam, thread, beads and you have a cute necklace. Cut Ghost from white foam, Poke hole in hand for thread.
Thread beads as shown 3 black and 3 orange on each side of "BOO"
Glue thread on the back to secure.
For Magnet:
Glue 1/2 in of magnet to the back of each hand, back of head and bottom center.
For Necklace Leave long enough to fit over head and double knot to secure.

Crochet Skull.jpg

Crochet Skull.jpg
Originally uploaded by Cooks Crafts

I made this skull out of Baby Econo white pom yarn using the FREE pattern found at lionbrand.com

Bad with Show Notes

I know I've been bad about putting show notes up. I'm still deciding if I want to stick with the blog format or just to start an actual paid web page. If you have any questions about any of the podcasts please email me at cookscrafts at gmail dot com.

CraftiCast Ep1 Kids crafts

Please choose a local “Mom & Pop” craft store when buying your crafts. They are more able to help you when you have questions and requests.

Fun Foam is great for all ages. Pre-cut kits are great for ages 3 and up. The material is easy to cut and decorate. Use markers, for younger kids. Pre-cut stickers are great for scrapbooking because they are acid free. Companies that sell Foam kits and cutouts wholesale are Nicole a division of Sbars, Darice and Creative Hands a division of Fibre Craft.

Project Idea:

• Use a magnetic back sheet to cut out a frame for a picture, decorate it with foam stickers, glitter and/or sequins. Use Fancy edged scissors to cut around the edge.

Companies that sell Foam kits and cutouts wholesale are Nicole a division of Sbars, Darice and Creative Hands a division of Fibre Craft.

Another Summer time favorite is always lanyard. Also called Plastic Lacing, Gimp or Rexlace. I know when I was a kid I made tons of keychains. The hardest part is starting it. Here is a link to a youtube video I created to start the keychain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_NLnstEM0

Here is link to some free instructions.: http://www.carbidecamps.net/CombinedActivities/LanyardsPage/box.htm

Next we talked about Friendship bracelets. They are made from DMC or Anchor floss. These started out being something that you make and trade with your friends. Here are some free instructions http://www.mediamessage.com/kayton/GirlScouts/bracelet.htm

Last we talked about toe rings. Great way to use the few beads that are left over from other projects. Take clear stretch magic and a crimp bead and you have a great toe ring. Only use a few beads that will stay on top of you toe so when you walk you won’t be stepping on anything. Videos will be up about this as well.

Christmas in July

Get Started on your Christmas project now so they will be done in time for the holiday. All Christmas kits 10% off.

New Products

Giant Knitting needles back in stock, great for broomstick lace.
Size 35 $4.50
Size 50 $4.50

Giant Crochet hooks now in stock.
Size Q 15mm $2.65
Size S $2.75

Store Hours

Monday - Thursday - Friday 8:30am-7:00pm
Tuesday - Wednesday - Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm

Current Sales

All Sales are while supplies last. Sales will be reposted until items are no longer on sale.

Lanyard - Gimp - Rexlace... what ever you call it, its fun and now buy 5 get 1 free $.79ea

Craft Magazines - 10% off the news stand price

Project Display boards - $5.99 ea. regular price $7.49

Store History

Cook's Arts & Crafts is a family owned and operated craft shoppe serving Glendale Queens since 1971. Here you will find projects, ideas, sales, new items, class sign ups etc. Anything going on with us will be here. You can even follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/CooksCrafts