You don’t always have to use the yarn suggested in patterns — but if you do stray from the recommended yarn, you’ll want to keep …
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You don’t always have to use the yarn suggested in patterns — but if you do stray from the recommended yarn, you’ll want to keep …
A serger makes it easy to whip up garments quickly, but learning how to thread a serger sometimes stops people from using this handy tool. …
The knitted cast is a straightforward way for beginners to start knitting, and the stitches work up quickly once you get the hang of the …
Knit and crochet expert Edie Eckman demonstrates how to work Fair Isle, or Stranded, knitting. Learn how to follow along with a chart and pick …
Learn how to make the nicest edges on your knit fabric with Creativebug instructor Debbie Stoller. How to Make the Nicest Knit Fabric Edges Debbie Stoller …
There’s more to stamping than you might think. Whether you’re a stamp-lover or new to the world of stamps, we’d like to help you start …
Learn how to work the purl stitch Continental style (as opposed to English style), which is done by holding the working yarn in your left …
Need a refresher or quick overview of how to prepare applique pieces? Liza Lucy shows you how to use a template or fusible webbing to prepare …
Crochet designer Edie Eckman demonstrates how to seam two crocheted swatches together using the mattress stitch technique. This technique is demonstrated on double crochet swatches, …
Crochet designer Edie Eckman gives a quick demonstration of the treble crochet stitch. These tall post stitches require a lot of yarnovers, but they work …