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Gift cards are an easy solution when you're not quite for sure what to give someone. They usually come in a small gift envelope, but there are better ways to present a gift card. Here are a few...
Casting on is the first step of any knitting project. It is the process by which you place the first row of stitches on the knitting needle. The double cast-on described here is one of the...
Yes, that's all it takes. One 4 ounce skein of worsted-weight yarn. It's simple, just 2 pieces the back and the front. One size fits most. Finish one and go on to the next ... and the next.
If you do yarn crafts and are looking for different color options, you're not limited to what's in the store. There are several ways that you can make your own colors. One is to cast a dye....
Before you can begin knitting a project, you first must cast on knitting stitches to your knitting needles. Once you get the hang of casting on stitches it is very easy to do. This article will...
Making a skein of yarn can help you greatly in the long run. You will avoid tangles and wasted time undoing them. This is an alternative to winding your yarn into a ball; if you'd prefer to do...
Fun Fur is a novelty yarn from the Lion Brand Yarn company. It can be used alone or in conjunction with another strand of yarn when knitting or crocheting. One skein of Fun Fur can create a hat, a...
There will come a time when you reach the end of your skein of yarn, or you might want to knit something that is multi-colored. At that point, you'll need to join a new skein into your knitting....
Many people who knit and crochet prefer to roll their yarn into balls before beginning their projects. Many claim that it allows them to become familiar with the yarn and even has a calming...
Learn handspinning can be a relaxing, enjoyable pasttime for knitters and weavers who really want to "start from scratch"!
A Harry Potter scarf is a yarn scarf with alternating maroon and gold colors, representing the Gryffindor House. Other colors can be used to represent different houses, if you choose. This scarf...
A yarn swift is a great tool to use for fiber crafts in knitting and crochet. This tool make skeins easier to handle by eliminating tangles and keeping the yarn neater. It also facilitates...
Those of you who like to knit know what it's like to put up with tangled, messy yarn. As you pull on the string to get a little more yarn from the ball, it can wander away from you or get tangled...
If are you buying your yarn in hanks or skeins, you'll be faced with the task of winding it into a ball before you start. If you are going to be winding a lot of yarn, you might want to consider a...
Washing your handspun wool is easy because the less you touch, it the less chance it has to felt, becoming an unusable mass.
Now that you have spun, plied and washed your handspun wool yarn in a skein it’s time to get it dry. In Colonial times in early America, this was accomplished using basic centrifugal force. This...
Many times, we have more yarn than projects. Traveling and just a love of fiber has many yarn enthusiasts making a plethora of purchases. the color, texture and the beauty of what our potential...
The chain stitch is a basic stitch in crocheting, but it can also be easily done by hand. This pretty braided stitch can turn an ordinary piece of yarn into an attractive bracelet in just a few...
How to begin the first stitch in knitting or crocheting.
Choosing the right knitting yarn is one of the most fun parts of starting a new project. For the novice and experienced alike, standing in a yarn aisle or walking into a specialty yarn shop is...
When crocheting a project it is always best to add a new skein of yarn at the beginning of a row. Usually you will have a good idea of when that last row will be, but sometimes we either...
The adjustable ring is a great method to begin a project that is crocheted in rounds, such as an amigurumi toy. There is virtually no hole left as there would be if you begin with a chain and...
There are two easy methods for attaching yarn in your project. The first is the "tie-off method," which is especially good for changing colors in a crochet project. The second is the "crochet...
Many beautiful yarns come twisted and not in an easy to use pull skein. Yarns that are produced by independent spinners are some of the nicest. Have you ever wanted to make a sweater or throw...
Tassels have been used throughout Chinese history as decorations on clothing and household objects. In ancient times, women attached tassels to shoes to draw attention to their feet. Tassels have...
These are instructions on how to make a warm comfy winter scarf using only the knit stitch and 10 ounces of yarn at a cost of as little as $10.00.
When working with yarn it is important to keep your yarn neat. Unfortunately, yarn skeins have a tendency to come apart while you are working with them. One way of ensuring that the skein stays...
If you can sew at all, you can create the cutest felt play food pieces for your little one. You do not even need a pattern. Believe me, most pieces you want to make can be free-handed.
We hung our flat screen tv awhile back, and while we love that it's mounted, we didn't love all the nasty, ugly cords hanging down. Here is how to make it hang purty!
For certain fibers, you don't need to buy an expensive dye to get your yarn or fabric to be the color that you want it. Just visit the food aisle of the grocery store and pick up food coloring....
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