The star stitch creates a relatively solid, thick fabric with tons of texture. The construction limits the amount of stretch and has clearly identifiable right and wrong sides. While two rows of the four-row repeat are straight knitting, the star stitch itself can be a bit fiddly - especially when first learning it. Easy to remember but requiring patience and practice, this stitch...

The linen stitch creates a thin, dense, durable fabric that has both a sophisticated, woven-look right side and attractive, moss-stitch-like wrong side. With only two rows to the pattern, this is an easy stitch to learn, and it works extremely well for combining colors. The linen stitch is a great stepping stone for the adventurous beginner who is looking for something new that...

Swatching. Probably one of the most important and dreaded tasks in the yarn crafting world. Whether you are someone who always swatches or someone who knows they should but may not always do it...understanding the information swatches provide is a valuable skill. We’ve gone through a general overview of swatching below. Most designers will provide information on the type of swatch that will...

It can sometimes feel as if gauge is this mysterious and magical unicorn - beautiful and perfect and unattainable. Even using the suggested yarn and needle combination produces results that may be close, but rarely identical. Let’s discuss why and how we can more easily achieve this mythical thing! Definition Gauge - sometimes misleadingly referred to as tension - is the number of...

Are you new to the weaving world? Want to know what you must have in order to get started? Which tools you’ll need to attempt your first project? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered! Here is our list of the nine items needed for your toolbox that will make sure your first project isn’t your last!

Are you new to the knitting world? Want to know the must-have’s to get started? Which tools you’ll need to attempt your first project? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered! Here is our list of the seven items needed for your toolbox that will make sure your first project isn’t your last!

Are you new to crochet? Want to know what you must have to get started? Which tools you’ll need to attempt your first project? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered! Here is our list of the seven items needed for your toolbox that will make sure your first project isn’t your last!

Have you ever been curious about the difference between a silk/alpaca blend and 100% merino wool? Or...have you ever seen a pattern and thought, “I have the perfect yarn for that!” only to have the project turn out far from what you expected? You followed the pattern exactly, got the same gauge with the recommended needle and yet it just doesn’t look like...