DIY Project Journal for Knitting and Crochet

Working on your knit and crochet projects there are lots of pieces of information that you want to keep together. Your swatch, your project notes, even your project are all important things that you will need along the way. Yes, you can go out and grab a notebook but why not make something special that you can use over and over again that will house all of your important project notes. Learn how to make your own DIY Project Journal with a few tools from a scrapbooking expert, Eileen Hull.

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Project Journals for Knitting and Crochet

Project journals are a great tool to have when working on a knit or crochet project. It allows you to keep all important information together in one spot. These notes can later be used in Ravelry to share what you did or event to chat with others at your knit night or online.

Rather than misplacing swatches or notes, keep them all together in a special DIY project journal that you make yourself.

About Eileen Hull

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Eileen licenses her artwork with leading craft manufacturers and creates products designed for everyday creating and to be used in a multitude of ways. In 2013, she purchased a vintage trailer and outfitted it as a mobile studio, and has logged over 63,000 miles travel teaching throughout the USA and Canada. She loves a good adventure and can’t wait to get back on the road!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I make a project journal instead of just using a notebook?

So here’s the thing… a handmade journal is so much more special! It’s something you can use over and over again and really house all your important project notes. Plus, it’s a fun little craft project in itself!

What materials do I need to make this journal?

Honestly… you’ll need a Sizzix machine, the Sizzix Wrapped Journal Die, some white matboard, easy cut adhesive sheets, the Sizzix Twist & Style Tool, and some scrap yarn. It’s a pretty fun list of supplies!

Who is Eileen Hull and why are her tools mentioned?

Yes! Eileen Hull is a scrapbooking expert whose products are designed for everyday creating and can be used in so many ways. She partnered on this project to create a journal that’s as practical as it is beautiful!

Can I store my swatches in this journal?

Absolutely! That’s one of the best parts of having a dedicated project journal. Rather than misplacing swatches or notes… you can keep them all together in this special DIY journal you make yourself.

Where can I find more from Eileen Hull?

Oh, you can find her all over the place! She has a website, Facebook page and group, Instagram, Pinterest, an Etsy shop, and a YouTube channel. So many places to get inspired!

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