Types of Knitting Needles: A Beginner’s Guide
Discover the four essential types of knitting needles every beginner should know. Choose the right one for your next project!
How to Hand Felt with a Little Help from Your Kitchen
I’ve always wanted to be a certain famous pig for Halloween, so when my boyfriend expressed an interest in being a certain famous frog (news reporter fedora included), I jumped at the chance. Naturally, I decided to knit the pig ears and nose I needed for my costume — and for some added authenticity, to…
How to Use Stitch Markers
Stitch markers are essential tools to crocheters and knitters alike. They can be used to mark a certain number of stitches, the beginning of a round, where to make a particular stitch, and more. Patterns often call for stitch markers with the abbreviations “pm” (place marker) and “sm” (slip marker). It’s important to note that…
4 Essential Tools for Your Project Bag
For every knitter & crocheter, every project brings with it a couple of basic needs: the right size hook/needle, rows to count and keep track of, and of course, ends to weave in. To help you with these basics, here are 4 essential tools that you will want to keep in your project bag (I…
Turning Industrial Yarn Spools Into Light Fixtures
I think that one of the fun things that happens when you work in the yarn industry is that you start developing a real affinity for vintage yarn-related tools and machines, and when you see them, you get excited. Two years ago, Jack and I were up at the Knit & Crochet Show in Manchester,…