I don’t know about you but when I start a craft project, I like to have all my crafting materials organized. I want to know what crafting materials I need for the project and I want to know exactly where they are in my crafting supplies. I don’t want any hassle. I simply want to …
There’s no time like the present to learn a new crafting skill. Whether you’re keeping a New Year’s resolution, pursuing a long-term goal, or following some spontaneous inspiration, any time is a great time to try a new hobby!Crafting has been shown to have health benefits. Crafters are known for giving thoughtful, handmade gifts. It …
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, …
Have you ever bought yarn online? Despite the popularity of online shopping for nearly everything these days, many crafters have been reluctant to consider buying their yarn online. This is in part because, for so many of us, selecting yarn is such a tactile process. We want to touch the fibers and imagine the feel …
It’s both beautiful and inspiring but it is often a bit overwhelming: it’s the yarn aisle. The yarn aisle stands as a true feast for our eyes, and as crafters, we frequently find ourselves staring at the rainbow of colors spread across shelving with no idea of where to begin. We know we need yarn, …
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. …
