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Blocking can really be the difference between an amateur handmade item and something that looks professionally made. We are going to explore what is blocking, when to block your finished items, and two different methods of blocking: wet and steam. 

Making pom-poms or knitted cord is the perfect entry into yarn crafts for children and can also provide hours of fun for adults and the whole family. The gadgets you can use to make pom-poms or knitted cord have come a long way and it is now easier than ever to make beautiful unique projects. Here we explore new ideas on what you can make with pom-poms and French knitters and the handy...

A beginner's guide to the tools and techniques you will need to learn to knit.

A beginner's guide to the tools and techniques you will need to learn to crochet.

There are many reasons for substituting yarns when selecting your next project, maybe the yarn has been discontinued or not available locally, maybe you have some stash yarn you want to use or even just to make your project unique. Whatever the reason there are some key steps to follow when choosing a substitution.  Weight of yarn On the surface this is pretty simple,...

In the world of sock knitting there are many different needle options to choose from. We like to recommend an array of sizes as well as types of needles depending on the knitter’s project and personal knitting style. 

A new website needs a new and improved blog! We are going to be posting a variety of tips, tricks, tutorials, and patterns, so watch this space. If there's any ideas you would like to share with us please just let us know.