Ever thought of a blanket as huge and intimidating to make? Not when you go the granny square way. What is a granny square? A granny square is a single or multicolored crocheted block. It starts with a center and has stitches going all round to form a square. Several of these are then joined…
Are you looking for a natural fiber yarn that makes an excellent alternative to cotton? Something absorbent, lightweight, airy and strong? Linen will most likely pop up first if you asked. It is all that and more – cooling, eco-friendly, easy to dye, has a nice sheen, is antibacterial, among other qualities. This perhaps explains…
Making scarves is a project many knitters and crocheters love taking up. They are so easy to make and are excellent gifts – for yourself or others! However, you’ll want to choose the right yarn so you don’t spoil a good scarf pattern or design concept. At the same time, you may want something softer…
Knitting sweaters is undoubtedly a large project and can be quite overwhelming sometimes. The crucial aspect about making sweaters is to choose the best yarn for the project. A lot of consideration goes into deciding the weight and type of fiber. The choice of yarn is majorly dependent on the pattern you would be using…
If you love creating wonderful looks with multi-colored yarn, then Entrelac knitting is the best for the purpose. The kind of yarn you choose entirely depends on the effect you wish to achieve. So what kind of yarns are best for Entrelac knitting? Worsted weight, sport weight, or medium-thick yarns work well for Entrelac projects….
Are you thinking of crocheting a baby blanket? That’s a thoughtful gift for a baby. You must already be imagining how super cute the little one will look swaddled in it. But before going for that irresistibly sweet pastel-colored yarn you spotted at the store, there are more critical qualities you want to look for…
Rayon has always been a popular yet mysterious beauty. You pick it up when sampling fabric, it’s so lovely, lusciously soft, and drapey. It is love at first sight. Only then do you realize that you actually don’t know much about it. Rayon is so versatile that understanding the fabric for most people has been…
The right knitting needles can make your knitting project go smoothly and swiftly. You can easily tackle some of the most complicated blanket patterns with a great pair of knitting needles! Good quality needles are important – but you need to choose the right size needles as well! When knitting a blanket, you have to…
Want to put a little extra sparkle on your latest doll or amigurumi? No toy is complete without a cute pair of eyes! You can crochet or knit eyes, but plastic safety eyes look so much cuter! Plastic safety eyes (commonly referred to as craft eyes) are the perfect touch for making your creation come…
If you enjoy knitting, you undoubtedly spend a couple of hours at a time seated, working on some knitting project. While you may totally be enjoying the knitting process, you may begin to feel some discomfort after a while, especially if you are sitting in a poor position on a not-so-great chair. If you want…