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All the Tools and Tips You Need to Try Needle Felting

Needle felting seems like a complicated craft, but don't be intimidated! Find out everything you need to get started here, and you'll be making your own fuzzy, felt creations in... View Content

6 Knits You Can Knock Out This Weekend

It’s Friday night. You have the whole weekend ahead of you for uninterrupted fun. And by fun, we obviously mean knitting. So kick back, fire up your favorite binge-worthy show... View Content

Tips and Tricks for Knitting Letters

Incorporating words, or just letters, into knitting adds a personalized touch! Perhaps you want to make a monogrammed baby blanket, where the center of the blanket is the baby’s initial,... View Content

Combine Knit and Crochet With the Crochet Cast-On

If you want a cast-on that's quick and matches your bind-off edge, try this simple crochet method. View Content

How to Knit Sock Heels That Last

Don't get frustrated the first time you learn how to knit a sock heel. We'll show you how to set up your double-pointed needles in order to knit a sock... View Content

Conquer Brioche Knitting With These 7 Projects

The hype around brioche knitting is legit: it's totally gorgeous and deliciously squishy. Plus, knowing how to brioche gives you serious knitter cred. Though two-color brioche usually gets all the... View Content

How to Calculate Stitches in Knitting

So you finally mustered the courage to design and stitch a hat. Yay, you! Designing your own knitting projects opens up endless possibilities in your knitting. Figuring out how to... View Content

10 Craft Party Ideas Even Non-Crafters Will Love

Craft parties are a great excuse to host a fun get-together. We hope this list of craft party ideas inspires you to dig out that never-ending stash of supplies and... View Content

These 6 Gorgeous Knit Shawls Are Perfect for All Seasons

Shawls may just be the perfect project. There are endless ways to knit them (top down, bottom up, side to side), they’re great for all seasons (think air conditioning protection... View Content

Try Magic Loop for Sock Knitting and Say Buh-Bye to DPNs

Have you tried knitting socks with the magic loop? Once you do, you might be hooked! View Content

6 Top-Down Shawl Shapes That Are All About the Increase

Did you know all of the possible shapes a top-down shawl can take are ruled by two factors: rate of increase & placement of increases? Discover how to get the... View Content

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Circular Knitting Needles

Use this guide next time you shop for circular knitting needles and breathe a little easier when you're faced with all the options. View Content

Use the Left Twist Stitch to Knit Easy Mock Cables

Move over, cables. We've got a simple stitch that's going to give you a run for your money. Meet the left twist knit stitch, also lovingly referred to as the... View Content

Brioche Ribbing Makes the Squishiest Knit Scarf Ever

Two color-brioche knitting gets a lot of love, but one-color brioche can be just as satisfying. Take this brioche ribbed scarf — pure, squishy, scarf heaven. If you've never tried... View Content

10 Tips for Selling Your Crafts and Becoming a Yarntrepreneur

With some hard work, you can turn your passion into profit. Here are 10 tips for selling your yarn and fiber arts crafts! View Content

This Solid Brioche Knit Cowl Has Coziness Covered

Two-color brioche often grabs the spotlight, but we're big fans of the one-color versions, too. This solid cowl is super simple, and will teach you how to knit brioche in... View Content

10 Must-Knit Sweaters to Add to Your Queue

So many sweaters, so little time! Whether you're into knitting sweaters that let you kick back and crank out allll the stockinette, or are looking for something that requires a... View Content

Learn New Knitting Techniques With These 10 Hats

From graphic stripes to more complicated double knitting, hats are the perfect canvas to practice and learn new knitting skills. They're pretty small, so you aren't committing to a lifetime... View Content

9 Knitting Project Bags That Will Whip Your WIPs Into Shape

Get organized, wherever you like to know! These project bags were designed with knitters in mind. View Content

Your Needles Will Go Crazy for These Fun Cable Knit Projects

There’s nothing like the twisting, turning braids of cables to make you fall in love with knitting all over again! They add so much texture and interest to your design,... View Content

Give Your Knitting Needles a Break With Round Loom Patterns

Knitting looms are a great alternative to knitting -- and they have far more advantages than I ever realized. Whether you just don’t have needle skills yet or can’t physically... View Content

Knitting Advice From a Pro: Why Annie Lupton Swears You Shouldn't Sweat Over That First Sweater

No matter how many scarves and cowls you have under your belt, knitting your first sweater can be totally sweat-inducing — especially if the pattern you've chosen is riddled with... View Content

Knit + Crochet Makers Morgan Woltersdorf and Vincent Green-Hite Share Secrets for Launching a Craft Business

Knit vs. crochet is often a hot debate among fiber fanatics. It also just so happens to be the theme of our exclusive Knit Meets Knot series, where two yarn-thusiasts... View Content

4 Knit vs. Crochet Myths It's Time to Dispel Right Now

To the untrained eye, the difference between a knitted fabric and a crocheted one may not be super obvious. But to those in the know, knit and crochet are as... View Content