Category: Knitting and Crocheting

Knitting can be fun but making mistakes is easy. You might drop stitches or knit too loose. Anne Weil on MarthaStewart.com updated a guide on October 18, 2022. This guide helps beginners fix errors like these without starting over. It shows how to deal with over 15 common problems, with pictures and a video. Tips…

So, you love knitting and want to try your hand at crocheting too? Well, you’re in for a fun ride. Crocheting is like the cool cousin of knitting. It uses a hook instead of two needles and lets you create all sorts of neat stuff. Back in 2010, Rebecca found knitting tough but fell head…

Lace knitting turns simple stitches into amazing patterns. It uses yarn overs, ssk, and k2tog to make designs like Arrowhead and Diamond Lattice. You’ll want the right needles, such as Addi Lace Circular Needles or ChiaoGoo Red Lace, and soft yarns like merino wool from Debbie Bliss or Malabrigo for your projects. Reading lace charts…

Crochet is like a journey. You start with simple stitches and move to big projects as you get better. There are levels, from basic to complex, each with its own set of skills. Think of coasters for beginners and fancy lace for experts. But how do you pick the right project? It’s about matching what…

Knitting is more fun with the right tools. You can design patterns, track your projects, and meet other knitters online. This year, some great apps and software make all that easy. For example, Stitch Fiddle helps you create beautiful designs. knitCompanion keeps your projects on track. With Ravelry Mobile, you connect with a big knitting…

Knitting is like starting a fun adventure. You just need the right gear to get going. This guide talks about must-have knitting tools for beginners. Think of knitting needles, yarn, tapestry needles, scissors, and more. Starting with sizes 6 to 8 (4.00 to 5.00 mm), bamboo needles are great because they’re light and easy to…

Knitting is more than creating loops with yarn and needles. It’s an art form where you experiment with textures to create distinctive items such as cowls, scarves, and sweaters. You can enhance your projects by using techniques like ribbing, cabling, and lace knitting. From simple ribbing patterns that provide stretch, to complex cables for a…

Knitting stitches can seem like a secret code if you’re just starting. But don’t worry! This guide will help make sense of it all, from easy ones to the tricky types. You’ve got over 350 knitting stitches at your disposal to try out. Plus, there are step-by-step guides and videos for 66 of them! Imagine…

Knitting is a fun way to make things for every season. Think cozy scarves for cold winters and light shawls for warm springs. Janina Kallio showed us how with her 2019 Shawl Club, which had cool designs like Waiting for Spring and Endless Summer. Now, you can get these patterns on their own. They come…

Knitting is like a secret code. It has its own language with short forms and symbols that tell you how to create beautiful projects. For instance, in knitting, “K” means knit, and “P” means purl. When you start or finish a piece, you’ll see “CO” for cast on and “BO” for bind off. These steps…