Sometimes you find yourself in a pickle, with no crochet hook but an amazing knitting pattern you just have to start right away. Or, sometimes curiosity might just get the better of you. If you happen to find yourself in one of these scenarios, you might wonder if you are able to crochet using knitting…
It happens to the best of us. We might take care to separate our whites, colors, regular wash, and sensitive garments before loading our washing machines, but some things cross into the other piles without us noticing. We’re only human and have busy lives we need to see to. This unintentional carelessness is when disaster…
If you knit or crochet, you are likely to have tons of pieces of scrap yarn lying about. Either from cuttings or leftover bits that you can’t use. There have been suggestions online that you should use these scraps of yarn to provide birds with nesting materials. Usually, this would be done by placing the…
So many of us crafters use acrylic yarn. It is affordable, versatile, and durable. Most of our wooly accessories and clothes are made from acrylic yarn, so we don’t question its safety, but we should. There have been studies done, along with a lot of chatter online, about how acrylic yarn may actually be toxic….
A detailed guide to the best yarn for knitting or crocheting hats. We cover cotton, mohair, nylon, and alpaca yarns with pros and cons for each.
It’s yet another night and you’re sitting down with your favorite patterns and designs. However, the end result is almost like clockwork: your hands start to experience sharp, stabbing pains that radiate through your fingers and sometimes can send burning sensations through your wrist. The pain can sometimes be too much to bear and even…
Knitting is seen as a super relaxing and rewarding hobby. We associate it with comfortable time spent on the couch, watching a movie and creating a beautiful woolen piece. However, did you know that knitting can cause carpal tunnel? While knitting isn’t an extreme sport, there are certain side effects that it may have on…
Yes – your favorite hobby, craft, and pastime might actually help you burn off some calories. How amazing does that sound? We burn calories quite easily. While it might not be enough to lose weight, it does go towards an overall goal of keeping the extra weight away. Did you know that you burn around…
Find the best yarn for cable knitting with our top 5 picks. We cover fiber content, ply, and texture to help you choose the right yarn for beautiful cable knit projects.