If you’ve ever seen a finished tapestry crochet or worked on one yourself, you’ll likely agree that the tapestry crochet technique creates really striking patterns and beautiful designs. While tapestry crochet might seem intimidating at first, it’s actually quite simple and very enjoyable. If you’re learning to tapestry crochet, you might be wondering what the…
If you suffer from arthritis, but love crocheting, you might be in the market for an ergonomic crochet hook! So many people tend to give up crocheting when arthritis sets in, but the right crochet hook can ease the pain and discomfort, and help you enjoy crocheting again. Which is the best ergonomic crochet hook…
Knitting is a fun and convenient technique of garment-making. You can create almost any accessory or clothing by knitting yarn by intermeshing loops of yarn and knitted fabrics are comfortable to wear. There are primarily two kinds of knitting: warp knitting and weft knitting. Although several variations exist, the basics kinds for knitting fabrics are…
If you have been using yarn for knitting, crocheting, or any other crafts and hobbies, then you would have noticed that these are made from a variety of materials. These include nylon, wool, bamboo fiber, cotton, silk, banana fiber, and a lot more. You may be having a favorite yarn that you love the feel…
There are plenty of practical applications available for your crochet skills. You can put your skills to good use to crochet flannels, dishcloths, facecloths, and much more. These make lovely gifts for friends and family and you can also sell them at craft fairs. Crocheting (or knitting) face cloths would be a great project for…
If you’ve spent a lot of time and effort working on a blanket, you should definitely consider adding edging to your crochet. If you aren’t sure how to do that, don’t worry, that’s why we’re here! Adding a border to your blanket is an important finishing touch that helps to clean up the edges of…
Pom poms are small, fluffy balls, usually made of yarn, but you can make them with plastic strips, toilet paper or cloth. The ones made with yarn are much fluffier and look much better, though. So, what is the best yarn for making pom poms? Cotton and polyester are good choices for making pom poms….
Scarves are one of the first, if not the first project people attempt when they first learn how to knit. Why? Because the design is so simple. You just knit in a straight row, double back and knit another row. Once you master the art of knitting, making a scarf is simple. Loom knitting is…
If you read about crafts and fabrics often, you likely have come across the terms yarn and wool. What exactly do those terms mean, and how do they differ? What’s the difference between yarn and wool? Yarn refers to a length of fibers that are used to make fabrics. Wool, on the other hand, is…
High quality knitting needles make every project you tackle smooth and swift. Easily complete the biggest, most complicated blankets, sweaters and other projects. All you need is the right tools. The right tools are the key to everything you do. Whether it’s a home improvement project or a creative landscaping design, the right tools make…