Are you looking for a fun, social way to stay motivated and learn new stitches in your knitting or crochet journey? Enter the Knit-Along (KAL) and Crochet-Along (CAL)—collaborative events where crafters worldwide simultaneously work on the same pattern. In this post, we’ll dive into how to find or start a KAL/CAL, what to expect once you join, ...
Learning to knit or crochet can feel intimidating at first—there’s so much to learn, from choosing the right yarn to figuring out what all those abbreviations mean. But don’t worry! This guide features five simple projects to help you master knitting (and crochet) one step at a time. By the end, you’ll have newfound confidence ...
Basic & Advanced Techniques, Tips & Essentials
Have you ever found yourself racing against the clock to finish a handmade gift? Or maybe you’ve got a queue of knitting or crochet projects that only seems to grow. If you’re looking for time-saving tips to enhance your speed knitting and crochet efficiency, you’ve come to the right place. This post will walk you ...
Basic & Advanced Techniques, Tips & Essentials
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Social media’s DIY crafting movement has revolutionized knitwear layering—handmade pieces now rival designer labels in popularity and appeal. A ribbed turtleneck under a cable-knit sweater creates a perfect winter ensemble. Creative experimentation with UV-reactive threads opens up new possibilities. Multiple knit layers provide better warmth than traditional shirt-sweater combinations. You can adjust these layers throughout ...
Digital Tools & Gadgets, Needle & Tool Guides, Yarn & Supplies
Knitting offers more than just a hobby – it’s therapeutic, similar to yoga, as I found out, just like Amanda Seyfried, Scarlett Johansson, and Julia Roberts. Simple knitting tools like tape measures and stitch markers might seem obvious, but a hidden world of accessories can enhance your crafting experience. The right knitting tools make a ...
Knitting for Beginners, Tips & Essentials
Ravelry hosts an impressive collection of patterns – more than 362,000 for knitting and 235,000 for crochet. This vast selection often leaves beginners wondering which craft to pick up first. Both skills take less than an hour to learn the basics, but they’re quite different in practice. Knitting creates stretchy, interlocking loops that work great ...
Learn how to choose the perfect needle size for your sewing or knitting project to ensure the best results and fabric compatibility.
Basic & Advanced Techniques, Tips & Essentials
That sinking feeling when you spot a mistake in your knitting project? We’ve all been there. Many knitters make mistakes and don’t know how to fix them. Their projects end up abandoned out of pure frustration. Fixing knitting mistakes isn’t as scary as you might think. Dropped stitches scare beginners, but simple fixing techniques can ...
Fashion & Style, Styling Tips, Trend Reports
Fall 2025 sweater trends challenge traditional style boundaries with dramatic proportions and bold statements. Exciting new designs showcase oversized knits with dropped shoulders and extra-long sleeves. Fresh color pairings breathe new life into the seasonal palette, combining unexpected shades like lavender with marigold and teal with coral. Long cardigans and midi-length knit dresses dominate the ...