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Discover 12 celebrities who knit and their surprising secret projects.

Fashion & Style

12 Surprising Celebrities Who Knit: Their Secret Projects Revealed

Knitting isn’t just your grandmother’s hobby anymore. Many Hollywood stars have been spotted with needles and yarn between takes. These celebrities who knit are nowhere near as rare as you might think. These famous knitters do more than just pass the time with their craft. They create amazing projects, and some have started their knitting ...

A cozy flat lay of knitting supplies, including colorful yarn balls, knitting needles, representing the best knitting podcasts and YouTube channels of 2025.

Marketing & Podcasts

17 Best Knitting Podcasts and YouTube Channels You’ll Love in 2025

Have you spent hours watching knitting videos and wondering which creators know their craft? Finding reliable knitting content can feel overwhelming, whether just starting to cast on or working on your hundredth sweater. Like many others, I’ve spent countless hours switching between YouTube channels and podcasts to find that perfect blend of entertainment and education. ...

A collection of ergonomic crochet hooks with soft grips, designed for comfortable crafting in 2025.

Needle & Tool Guides

Best Ergonomic Crochet Hooks 2025

Does persistent hand pain threaten to steal the joy from your crocheting sessions? Hand fatigue and discomfort plague both novice crafters and seasoned artisans alike, often turning peaceful crafting moments into challenging ordeals. Ergonomic crochet hooks offer a scientifically-designed solution to these common challenges. Professional-grade ergonomic hooks stand apart from standard tools through their meticulous ...

Close-up of various knitting needles in different materials and sizes, perfect for choosing the best option in 2025.

Needle & Tool Guides

How to Choose the Best Knitting Needles: Expert Guide for 2025

The wrong knitting needles can ruin your project, no matter your skill level. Every knitter has experienced that frustrating moment when stitches look entirely wrong. Your project’s success depends more than grabbing any random pair of needles from the craft store. The right needles for your work depend on the yarn type, knitting style, and ...

Yarn & Supplies

10 Essential Types of Yarns Every Knitter Should Know

Like fish need water to survive, yarn is the breath of life in the knitting world. The essential element transforms ideas into tangible creations, weaving warmth, beauty, and functionality into every stitch. Yarn selection shapes the destiny of every knitting project. Beyond the visual appeal, each yarn type carries distinct properties that determine how your ...

Knitting needles of various sizes arranged neatly with a knitting needle gauge tool beside them.

Needle & Tool Guides

Understanding Knitting Needle Size Charts

At the beginning of my knitting journey, I once knitted a scarf. It was not perfect, but I loved it! I wanted to knit another for a friend, so I used the remaining yarn, but it wasn’t quite the same. I realized I used a different knitting needle size, and guess what? That makes all ...

Knitting, Needle & Tool Guides

Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Knitters often need to create smooth tubes for socks, mittens, or a hat’s crown. Double pointed knitting needles are a great way to get the job done in our crafting toolkit. Double pointed knitting needles (DPNs) have points at both ends and let you knit in the round without seams. Your knitting will be affected ...

Two single-pointed knitting needles resting inside a soft bundle of yarn on a rustic wooden background, creating a cozy and inviting crafting scene.

Knitting, Needle & Tool Guides

Single Pointed Knitting Needles

A surprising 45 million Americans know how to knit or crochet. The overwhelming choices of knitting needles often intimidate beginners. Seeing dozens of needle types at craft stores can make anyone’s head spin. Circular needles, double-pointed needles, and interchangeable ones create endless options. Single pointed knitting needles remain a classic tool that has proven its ...

A close-up image of colorful crochet needles arranged neatly.

Knitting, Needle & Tool Guides

Crochet Needles

Choosing the right crochet needles can feel overwhelming with so many options on the market today. The choices seem endless – different sizes, materials, brands, and styles make the selection process challenging for most crafters. This piece will help you navigate through these choices. You’ll learn about the differences between knitting needles and crochet hooks. ...