The Difference Between a Knit and Purl Stitch – An Illustrated Guide
When I learned to knit, the first project I took on was a sweater (I never do things easily). Ribbing was the hardest part for me because I could not identify the difference between the knit stitches...
Acrylic yarn has been a staple in my yarn stash for years. It is cheap, easily accessible and makes for great projects. But when it comes to blocking, there are so many different opinions out there...
Have you ever had that crochet project that just won't cooperate? The edges curl or the project doesn't lay flat and you just can't figure out why this is happening! It is so frustrating, trust me...
Have you ever seen those knit or crochet videos where people use only their hands? They are able to do so because the yarn is jumbo sized. Jumbo weight yarn is the thickest yarn available. It...
This yarn weight is not just bulky, it is super bulky. Wonder how the Craft Yarn Council came up with that one? Super bulky weight yarn is thicker than bulky weight, but thinner than jumbo weight...
The first sweater I ever knit was made out of bulky weight yarn. I heard that bulky yarn was better for beginners because it's easier to work with and faster to knit up. And I would have to agree. I...
