One of the first things you need to become familiar with when you first start out with knitting is the size of the needle you need to use. As a result, we need an accurate method of measuring the needles in the first place. Even if you are already proficient in the world of knitting,…
Perhaps glue isn’t the first adhesive you think of when making a project with yarn, but it can actually be quite an effective bonding agent for yarn if you use the right ones. But what are the right glues for yarn projects you ask? The best glues for yarn projects are fabric glue and hot…
What may seem an impossible task at first, resolving your cowboy boots can actually be easier than you thought. Why should you re-sole your cowboy boots though if you can just go out and buy some new ones? It’s worth re-soling the cowboy boots you already own since you will have already worn them in,…
There’s nothing worse than the realization that your leather belt is starting to deteriorate and develop unwanted rips and tears. Belts suffer from wear and tear the same as clothes, so while it might be tempting to buy a new one when yours starts to tear up, I’d like to suggest an alternative: using glue….
It can be a lot of fun to make cozy accessories for our furry feline friends, so why not crochet a cute collar for your cat? A great way to make sure you never lose your cat, and to give them something special to prowl around in, a crocheted collar is an interesting craft project…
Wire sculptures have been around for centuries, and if you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon and making your own, then you’ve come to the right place. Wire sculptures are dazzling, minimalist works of art which are great for decorating the home, and when done correctly, can really impress. However, when it comes to making…
In this article, I’m going to breakdown what I think are the 5 best-pressed flower jewelry kits on the market right now. Before I get stuck into it though, I thought it would help to provide some basic information on what exactly a pressed flower jewelry kit is. So what makes up a good pressed…
Wire art describes the process of making art and decorations to put up on display purely from metal jewelry wire. Easier than getting your hands on some marble for that Greek God sculpture, using wire is easy to use and can produce some eye-catching results. In order to get involved in the world of wire…
Baseball pants are specially designed to stand up to the wear and tear from sliding around and other rigorous activities associated with the sport. Made from a thicker material, and padded in the knees for extra protection during the game, baseball pants are highly durable, and should, in theory, last you a very long time….
Every now and again while knitting it is common to come across problems. One of which is the unraveling of stitches, which is frustrating, to say the least. However, there are solutions, and today we’re going to dive into all the ways you can repair unraveled knitting and get back on track with your stitch…