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With school holidays upon us it is time to get involved in some new crafts! Friendship bracelets are easy to make with only a few skeins of embroidery cotton, making them a perfect afternoon activity for both adults and children. They are a form of macramé with patterns developing from a series of knots that range from simple to intricate.

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,...

Here at Morris & Sons, we love our KnitPro needles! Offering straight, double-pointed, circular and interchangeable varieties in an array of different materials, there's a needle to suit every project! However, when faced with such an extensive range, choosing the appropriate needle for the task at hand can be a daunting process, so we thought it might be helpful to offer a guide to the...

This sock pattern provides simplified instructions regarding cast-on and a basic boomerang heel and is perfect for your first sock! This pattern uses DPN's to knit in the round, if you prefer to magic loop check out our magic loop sock pattern here. Using larger needles to start with allows for a looser, even, and more comfortable cast-on.To knit either of Regia’s fun coloured...

This sock pattern provides simplified instructions regarding cast-on and a basic boomerang heel and is perfect for your first sock! This pattern uses magic loop  to knit in the round, if you prefer to use DPN's check out our DPN sock pattern here. Using larger needles to start with allows for a looser, even, and more comfortable cast-on.To knit either of Regia’s fun coloured Pairfect or Designline socks please...

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.