October 2015 – PlanetJune by June Gilbank: Blog

Improved Charts & Graphics

October 28, 2015 @ 10:09 am · Filed under: My Craft Business, Patterns

While working on my Paper Chains & Garlands ebook, I discovered a better way to import my illustrations into the finished document which allows for the ultra-high resolution of today’s tablets and smartphones. This technique will also make my stitch diagrams and illustrations look much cleaner in my future crochet patterns. Of course, once I […]

new ebook: Paper Chains & Garlands

October 26, 2015 @ 9:37 am · Filed under: Paper Crafts

My first book, Paper Chains & Garlands, was published in 2009. It was released as a kit with several rolls and sheets of paper and was available exclusively through the US-based bookstore chain Barnes & Noble. This meant that it was only available within the US, and when it sold out within a year, Barnes […]

announcing: PlanetJune Papercraft

October 20, 2015 @ 11:46 am · Filed under: Paper Crafts

I’m so happy to announce a new facet of the PlanetJune world today: PlanetJune Papercraft! My papercraft tutorials are an easy and fun way to make pretty, decorative items from little more than a few pieces of paper. Unlike crochet, there’s no real learning curve to my paper tutorials – you can jump straight into […]

blue lace-sleeved cardigan

October 12, 2015 @ 8:16 am · Filed under: Knitting

Before I start, I’d just like to say Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! This is sweater #7 of my ‘learn to knit by making a dozen self-designed sweaters’ project. (Here are links to #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6, if you’d like to see my progress.) This cardigan demonstrates the difference between being […]

Two-Toed Sloth crochet pattern

October 6, 2015 @ 11:27 am · Filed under: Crochet, Patterns

When I made my commissioned Sloth design, I had to decide between the two types of Sloth: Two-Toed and Three-Toed. I decided to go with the Three-Toed for my design, but I secretly wished I had time to make a Two-Toed as well… Although my crocheted sloths don’t have any toes, the markings and nose […]

October update

October 1, 2015 @ 8:44 am · Filed under: General

New Press Simply Crochet magazine wrote about my Pine Cone Collection pattern in their October issue: Are you pining for autumn patterns? Then you’ll love these simple little pine cones. We were astounded by how well these crochet creations capture the texture of prickly pine cones, thus proving that Pumpkin Spice Lattes aren’t the most […]