Many store bought skeins of yarn leave me frustrated because of the tangled mess of yarn in the middle, even though there is a thread to pull from the center. I searched for a solution and found that...
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Many of my friends are pregnant, and I thought handmade stuffed animals would make perfect gifts. I have been searching for knit amigurumi patterns and there are many, but the online resources for...
When I first began to crochet, I could not tell the difference between the right side and the wrong side of crochet fabric. I generally made the outside the side I thought looked best. Since then, I...
The last step of the knitting process is blocking because stitches can get clumped together and edges can roll inwards. Blocking straightens the stitches out for a more professional look. But it...
There are many stories about how experienced knitters and crocheters got their start by learning from their grandmothers. In my case, I learned to crochet from a girl I knew in school. To any...
Circular knitting needles made learning to knit a smooth process for me. But as a beginner, choosing the correct size circular needles was a struggle. I stood in the craft store aisle researching...