As a team of avid makers, we are huge fans of working with natural fibers. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, choosing natural fibers like wool, cotton and linen can elevate your experience and produce beautiful, long-lasting pieces. In this post, we'll explore the advantages of using natural fibers and offer tips for choosing the right natural yarns for your next project....

Beginning off with crochet can be fun, but when things don't go as expected, it can also be stressful. Fear not—every crocheter has made mistakes, and the good news is that the majority of them are simple to fix. The following list of basic mistakes made by beginners along with easy solutions on how to fix them: Dropped Stitches: Dropped stitches occur when...

Learning to increase in crochet is among the most important skills. We'll go through what increasing means in crochet, why it's essential, and how to do it correctly in this blog post. What does increasing mean in crochet? Increasing in crochet means adding more stitches to a row or round. This method is used to make the piece wider, to shape it, or...

For knitters who want to give their projects a dash of color and character, variegated yarns are a popular choice. Variegated yarns are an exciting way to add depth and complexity to your knitting because of their eye-catching color combinations and unique blends. Yet, beginners may find it difficult to knit with variegated yarns since the color variations occasionally create unexpected results. We'll...

An age-old craft, weaving has recently experienced a comeback in popularity. You can try a number of beginner weaving projects to learn more about this fascinating skill whether you're a novice weaver or an expert. Regardless of your weaving background, we'll provide some beginning weaving projects in this blog article for you to try. Wall Hangings Wall hangings are among the most well-liked...

Colorwork is among the best techniques to give your handmade masterpieces life. Color could have a major impact on the look and feel of your finished piece, whether you choose one color or many. If Crochet is an art, colorwork is the masterpiece! Here are a few colorwork techniques that you can use to take your crocheting to the next level: Stripes: Stripes...

Crochet is more than just a hobby; it is a form of relaxation and stress relief. In today's fast-paced world and especially throughout Covid, it has become more important to find activities that help us slow down and de-stress. Crochet is one of those activities that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing. Here are some benefits of crochet and tips on...

Maintaining the look of ribbing when you are increasing can be tricky. Half fisherman's rib in particular creates a thick, squishy fabric that makes for an extra cozy garment or accessory, but requires a slightly different increase method. In this video tutorial, we show how to create an increase in half fisherman's rib. Don't forget the yarn over during your increase so that when you've completed the...