Crafts & DIY
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https://tata-tatao.to/knit/matrix/e-index.html
A handy tool from Tata & Tatao that generates custom-sized knitting graph paper as a PDF, perfectly calibrated to your exact gauge by entering your stitch and row counts per 10cm. Knitters who need accurately proportioned charts for colorwork or stitch patterns will find this a practical and clever little utility.
https://glitch.monster/
Glitch.monster is a creative personal site packed with hands-on project documentation, including bookbinding, block printing, console modding, artist trading cards, and custom Nendoroids. The site has a charming hand-built old-web aesthetic and reflects a genuinely prolific maker who participates in charity auctions and regularly updates with new craft and DIY projects.
https://innerchile.neocities.org/
Created by a self-described mom, baker, florist, and coder, this Neocities site is a nostalgic reclamation of childhood joy featuring a virtual dollhouse with customized dolls, a garden, pet pages, and random musings. The site leans heavily into the old-web aesthetic with animated GIFs, a music player, and lovingly crafted doll characters complete with backstories and lore.
https://oopsiedoodle.com/
Oopsie Doodle is a charming personal corner of the web where the creator shares an eclectic mix of knitting projects, novelty sweater collections, free zines, horoscopes, and whimsical writing about topics like Furby and toast. Packed with personality and regularly updated, it functions as a true digital junk drawer with something unexpected around every corner.
https://shelaghlewins.com/tablet_weaving/TW01/TW01.htm
Shelagh Lewins provides a thorough beginner's guide to tablet weaving, an ancient textile craft used to create decorative bands and straps dating back to the Bronze Age. Complete with diagrams, threading instructions, pattern samples, and a UK yarn supplier directory, this page is a practical starting point for anyone curious about this historical technique.
http://nadelspiel.de/main.htm
Nadelspiel.de is a German-language site dedicated to hand and machine embroidery, featuring decorative and gift pillows including christening cushions, wedding ring pillows, and birth pillows available to order. The site showcases a charming collection of stitched and sewn textile crafts for both children and adults.
http://hodquilt.com/
The Heart of Dixie Quilters Guild is a community organization for quilting enthusiasts in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area, meeting monthly at Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church in Trussville. The site offers membership information, newsletters, class and event listings, community service details, and a curated directory of quilting resources and suppliers.
https://beaniepines.nekoweb.org/
Bean's personal landing page on Nekoweb links out to several creative projects, including a DIY garden blog with resources and a pixel art shrine called 'stimpop pixels.' The site has a cozy, handcrafted feel with adoptables, shrines, and a focus on creative hobbies like coding and design.
https://gatorboi.neocities.org/
Gatorboi's cozy personal corner of the web features a mix of hobbies including crocheting, photography, a stamp collection, and tutorials alongside a dedicated section for their beloved pet. The site has a charming old-web aesthetic with blinkies, mood indicators, and a perpetually under-construction vibe that makes it feel like a genuine labor of love.
https://quiltsouthafrica.co.za/
The South African Quilters Guild (SAQG) is the national home for quilting enthusiasts across South Africa, connecting regional guilds, accredited quilt teachers, judges, and master quilters under one umbrella. Visitors can explore upcoming events like the 23rd National Quilt Festival, youth programs, competitions, heritage quilt archives, and resources for joining a quilting community near them.