Crafting
I learned how to do visible mending (and now I can’t stop)
My alpaca sweater, that I wear like a second skin, revealed a huge hole in the armpit! I cannot emphasise enough how much this sweater has been life for me in winter. So, when I …
Metric to UK to US knitting needle conversion chart
Not sure which needles you need for a project? Check out the chart below to convert needle sizes. Metric Sizes UK Sizes US Sizes 2.0 mm 14 0 2.25 mm 13 1 2.75 mm 12 2 3.0 mm 11 …
Metric to UK to US crochet hook conversion chart
The size of a crochet hook corresponds to specific weights of yarn, and crochet patterns usually list a suggested hook size to help you make the pattern as close to the original design as possible. …
How to crochet a donut
These donuts are super flexible and you can make them in any size – from amigurumi to giant donuts! To change the size of the donut you can do several things; change the size of …
How to knit traditional woollen socks for beginners
There are many ways to knit socks. Toe-up, two at a time, flat using two needles, and magic loop. This step-by-step guide shows you how to knit a pair of socks the traditional way. Why? …
How to crochet a simple rainbow blanket
It’s made up of simple granny squares in purple, pink, fuchsia, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, light blue and blue. It’s joined together in white single crochet stitches and the border is made in white, …
How to crochet a rainbow pillow
Materials you’ll need: Abbreviations: Special stitches in this project: This project uses a bobble stitch to create that fun, bumpy pattern on the rainbow as well as the cloud underneath. The good news is, it’s …
What is knitting a test swatch and why do you do it?
Knitting a test swatch is an important step in the knitting process, especially when following a specific pattern or when using an unfamiliar yarn. A test swatch is a small sample piece of knitting, usually …
Common knitting abbreviations glossary
Confused by all the abbreviations in knitting patterns? Yep, me too! Here’s a handy list to help you navigate your patterns! Abbreviation Explanation alt alternatively approx. approximately beg beginning bet between bl. back loop bo …
Trying (and failing) to crochet a rug
I’ve started this particular rug over so many times because I can’t seem to find a good way to get it to not warp or bubble. It’s not easy making a rug without the tension …