How to start knitting: The ultimate guide
In this comprehensive guide you can read about everything you need to know to start knitting.
Guide to Understanding Crochet Hook Sizes
Have you ever found yourself staring at a pile of crochet hooks, completely confused by the different numbers and letters? Don’t worry! We’ll guide you through the crochet hook numbers and letters.
The Best Yarn for Crochet Beginners
There’s tons of yarn to choose from in the yarn jungle. Let us help you pick the best yarn to use as a beginner!
How to Read a Knitting Pattern
After learning the basics of knitting, the next step for beginners is to find a pattern to start your project. While making the stitches is one thing, figuring out how to read a knitting pattern can be a whole other skill set. Don’t be intimidated! You can figure out the best approach for reading a …
Guide to Worsted Weight Yarn
If you knit or are interested in knitting or fibre crafts, then you’ve probably heard of “worsted weight yarn.” Its popularity makes it a yarn that many people reach for when making all types of projects, from cozy sweaters to blankets and stylish accessories. Because of its size and versatility, it is also a great …
How to knit a vest
Vests are my current obsession. I knit both myself and my dad vests last year, and I’ve continued on by completing yet another one so far this year. Plus I have another one on my needles right now! I find the construction of them so satisfying and they go so well with most of my …
The best knitting needles for beginners
When starting out as a knitting beginner, it can be difficult to know where to start with knitting needles. There are so many different materials, types and sizes, that you might not know what the best choice is for you. That’s where we are hoping to help. In this article we are going to share …
Fixing a big mistake
Picture this: You’ve just spent two months making a beautiful textured vest as a gift. It has two beautiful cables running from the back to front. But as you’re about to finish it, you notice something strange about one of the cables. It turns out you started twisting it in the wrong direction halfway through …
Rhinebeck 2023
Each fall, fibre artists flock to New York for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival, aka Rhinebeck. The event features livestock, vendors, food, classes and more. You can learn about different types of sheep, goats, alpacas and more. The vendors sell handmade goods and yarn, as well as a variety of fibre arts tools …
Fall 2023 NYC Yarn Crawl
This fall, I attended my first NYC yarn crawl. These happen a few times a year in New York City. It brings together makers in New York to have fun and support our local yarn shops. I tried my best to hit up as many of the participating shops as I could this past weekend. …