by Liza Laird The New Year is known as a time for resolutions, which usually means setting intentions to grow in some way. I have …
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The Mental Health Benefits of Knitting & Crocheting
Yarn is transformative in more ways than you might think. You can knit and crochet yarn into toys, clothes, home décor, and anything you can …
How to Upcycle a Granny Square Blanket into a Cardigan Sweater
Two of my favorite things are thrifting and items that look like they belong in your grandma’s attic. So, when I stumbled upon a crochet …
Make Your Laundry More Eco-Friendly with DIY Wool Dryer Balls
Start saving your 100% wool yarn scraps. Earth Day is the perfect time to think about new eco-friendly changes – big or small – that …
Free Technique Monday: How to Frog Your Knitting with Debbie Stoller
In the world of knitting, the term “frogging” means to rip out rows of stitches to get back to where you made a mistake. (Try …
Free Technique Monday: Knitting in the Round with Double Pointed Needles
Learn how to knit in the round using double-pointed needles from knitting pro Debbie Stoller. Like Debbie says, “knitting with double-pointed needles is like wrestling …
Free Technique Monday: How to Knit Short Rows
Short rows are one of the best ways to add dimension to knitting, perfect for creating everything from curved sock heels to set in sleeves …
Free Technique Monday: How to Substitute Yarn
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 …
Crochet-Along: Learn Square A for Free
We just launched a four-week crochet-along with crochet expert Edie Eckman. Follow along, and you’ll learn how to make an adorably retro baby blanket. Even better? …