Learning how to knit with double pointed knitting needles is often the first exposure knitters have to knitting in the round. While it’s not the easiest method to learn for circular knitting, it does come in handy to know how to do it. What Are Double Pointed Knitting Needles? Double pointed knitting needles, also known […]
Knitting in the Round with Magic Loop Knitting
Magic loop knitting is a method of circular knitting that involves one long circular needle rather than double pointed knitting needles or two circular knitting needles. It can be used for projects with a small circumference like socks and sleeves, or projects with more stitches, so long as your needle is long enough to maneuver. […]
DIY Linen Spray Recipe
This DIY linen spray is easy to make with just a few ingredients and it’s a great way to freshen up sheets, blankets and clothes before or after storing them, or to make your bed smell nice before bed. Why Use Linen Spray? Linen spray is a gentle way to add a bit of fragrance […]
Feather and Fan Knitting Pattern Tutorial
Feather and fan is a popular lace knitting pattern from the Shetland Islands also sometimes called Old Shale. It’s not difficult to learn but there are a few things about feather and fan that makes it different from other lace patterns. What is Feather and Fan? Feather and fan is a knitting stitch pattern that […]
What Does Wraps Per Inch Mean in Knitting?
If you have some mystery yarn that you want to knit or crochet with, measuring its wraps per inch is a good way to figure out the weight of yarn you are dealing with. What Is Yarn Weight? Yarn weight doesn’t mean how heavy the yarn physically is. Instead it’s a measure of the circumference […]
My Favorite Stain Removal Supplies
I know laundry might not seem very crafty, but I do feel like I’m pretty good at stain removal, so I wanted to talk about some of my favorite stain removal supplies. Being able to take care of our clothes and other fabrics is kind of crafty in the sense that we’re making something better […]
How to Store Air Dry Clay
I love making my own air dry clay, but it’s hard to use it all at once, so we need to know how to store air dry clay to keep it fresh as long as possible. What Is Air Dry Clay? You can purchase air dry clay or make your own, but either way it’s […]