Polyamide (also known as nylon) and cotton are two of the most popular materials used in the fashion and textile industry today. Although you may know that one is synthetic and the other is a natural material, there are still a lot of misunderstandings about how the two materials are made, as well as the…
Yarn ply and yarn weight can be a bit confusing even for experienced knitters, especially since there is no international standard name and system to measure yarn weight. What is known as “bulky” in one country may be called “chunky” or “12 ply” in another, so it’s no wonder that most knitters are confused about…
Yarn weight is always a tricky subject that can confuse most knitters and crocheters – even experienced ones. Confusingly, the language of yarn weight varies from country to country and even from brand to brand. That can make finding the right yarn weight for your project can sometimes feel like learning a new language. When…
Polyamide, also known as nylon, is a durable and versatile material that resembles more expensive materials like silk and wool but at a fraction of the cost. What are the best polyamide yarns? Polyamide yarns are nearly always blends with other materials, especially acrylic, wool, and alpaca. Polyamide can lower the cost of warm, luxurious…
Knitting with multiple colors at once is always really tricky, but especially when you have several balls of yarn rolling around. Most of the time, it can be quite annoying to unravel and detangle the different strands of yarn as you juggle them to create a colorful pattern. Fortunately, there is a way to assist…
If you are an experienced knitter, creating a new knitting pattern is a great way to put your creativity to good use. Whether you are making sweaters, socks, scarves, or hats, writing down your pattern is a good way to come back to it when you want to make similar designs for your loved ones. …
If you have already mastered knitting a flat piece by going back and forth, then the next natural step to “level up” your knitting skills would be learning to knit in the round. Knitting in the round allows you to create one seamless loop by joining the end of one row with the beginning of…
If you are a knitter or crocheter, giving your hand-crafted creations is a meaningful way to show that you care about the recipient. It’s also a great, cost-effective way to give a thoughtful present without costing you too much money. If you know an expectant mother (or if you yourself are expecting), a knitted or…
Spring is a good time to shop for warm, cozy, and fashionable attire just in time for winter. It is also the time to get busy knitting and crocheting lighter scarves, throws, and sweaters. Anyone with an eye for the finer things in life already has the likes of mohair and cashmere on top of…
A variety of yarns are available in the market today for knitting and crocheting purposes. If deciding what to use in your next project has become a dilemma, then it may help to understand some of the different yarns out there better. With a wonderful variety of acrylic and wool yarns available in rich hues,…