Learning to knit can be a fun hobby to start at any time of your life. Whether you are a child, teen, young adult, or an older adult, it’s never too late to learn how to knit. Once you get the hang of holding those needles and hearing the click, click, clicking sound while watching your …
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Crafters have been knitting woolen garments since medieval times. But, unfortunately, somewhere along the way, this traditional craft got clouded by its associations with elderly women, rocking chairs, and, generally speaking, all things ‘uncool’. Now, Knitting is Back With a Vengeance. From old-fashioned to fashion-forward, this craft has exploded in popularity with all generations, and …
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Circular knitting needles are a craft staple. These can be used for flat knitting, but they are absolutely essential for knitting in the round. You know you need them, but the question is, “how does one determine what the best circular knitting needles are?” Well, we have you covered at Craft & Stitch. If you need …
Knitting is such a beautiful and artistic craft. When you can make warm, comforting sweaters, socks, and afghans from strings of fiber, you are almost a magician. It is also something very pleasant to watch someone do. Take a moment to go watch someone knit on YouTube and you will be mesmerized by how calming …
Knit Stitch vs Purl Stitch: What’s the Difference? Read More »
My first glance at a knitting chart made me think of a brain-teasing puzzle or a perplexing scavenger-hunt map. It had symbols and gridlines that looked more like it led to treasure rather than create a sweater. But, once the symbols were explained to me, I fully understood that these knitting charts really did both. …
Knitting Chart Symbols Explained: All You Need to Know Read More »
So you’re interested in knitting, but you find knitting needles too fiddly? Or, perhaps you have a few hours to spare and fancy totally immersing yourself in an activity? Well, arm knitting is perfect for you! Arm knitting is taking the internet by storm; with so many people stuck on furlough with nothing to do, …
So, you want to jazz up your knits with a bit of cable detail but don’t have a cable needle? Or, are you a student looking for a cheaper alternative to create your knits? Or maybe the thought of adding another instrument to your knitting arsenal leaves you all fingers and thumbs? Whatever your situation, …
Knitting-up Nostalgia That lovely little clickety-clack of knitting needles casting and purling is what nostalgia is made of. It seems that every knitter has a memory of their dear grandmother knitting away at a pair of socks for Christmas. Just like any artist or engineer, she knew exactly which tool to use for each project. …
Stippling is the art of creating patterns using small dots. While a seemingly simple practice, you can create extraordinarily gorgeous and complex works of art that capture light and give the impression of subtle movement. Stippling patterns boast varying degrees of complexity through shading and solidity. In drawings and paintings, the dots tend to be …
So you’ve seen the plethora of sewing patterns available on your machine, exciting, right? But how do you know which is the strongest for your project? There are a few things to consider regarding stitching strength, depending on your project type. So, in this guide, we’ll cover the most robust stitches, how they’re used, and …
