With the housework done for now, "Well, what should I do?" is what I think. What I reach for is, of course, my knitting needles. I only intended to knit for a little bit, but— Before I knew it, time…
A shawl with a pattern you've been curious about, or a project with a slightly complex process. Have you ever felt, 'I'd love to knit this, but I'm worried about whether I can fix it if I make a mistake…
Learn how to hand sew velcro with these easy stepsSome tasks are easier said than done, and sewing Velcro is no exception. While the basic stitch is simple enough for a beginner, Velcro is a tough, densely-woven material that can…
Scrunchies were once popular in the 90s, and are fast making a comeback. They are cheap and easy to make. If you enjoy wearing scrunchies, consider making a few. This way, you will be saving lots of money, and you'll be…
Almost all sewing projects no matter how big or small usually start with threading a needle. To make this starting step easier, work with a needle that's large enough for your thread and trim the end so the fibers don't…
Heart paper chains are easy and fun to craft, and make the perfect Valentine's Day or "anytime" project for kids and adults! We partnered with a crafting expert to help guide you through 3 simple paper heart chain tutorials: a looped…
The overhand knot is very simple, but also very secure. There are a variety of ways to tie the knot, depending on how tight you need the rope to be. Form a loop with the end of the rope. Simply…
Everyone should have a few basic sewing skills and the straight stitch might be the best to learn. You don't need a sewing machine if you're stitching by hand. Instead, practice with a scrap of fabric, a sewing needle, and…
Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas Patty Lyons is known for teaching knitters the how and the why of knitting skills. Her Knitting Bag of Tricks helped knitters learn how stitches work, why we do things the way we do…
When you keep knitting, there comes a time when you wonder, "What should I knit next?"You have things you want to make, but nothing feels quite right.You find yourself knitting the same kinds of small items over and…
Yarns, hooks/needles, gauge, blocking, and pattern reading.
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