DK, what does that mean? In the world of knitting and crochet, DK is a yarn weight. Yarn in the DK category is lightweight (thin) and can be used for a large range of different projects. For example, DK yarn is popular for making clothes and accessories for babies and adults. It’s also used for …
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Sport yarn sounds kinda fun, don’t you think? Like it’s the yarn used for sports rather than handicrafts. And while knitting marathon as a sports event is an intriguing thought, that’s not what the name sport refers to. Instead sport weight yarn is a group of yarns in a certain thickness. The thickness of yarn …
Yarn is divided into groups depending on the thickness of the yarn, and fingering is one of these groups. Each group is called a yarn weight, referring to the thickness of the yarn rather than the actual weight. In the fingering category, you will find thin yarns that are very popular to knit with. Due …
Choosing a cardigan knitting kit is a great way to avoid trouble and guestimating when working on your next comfy sweater. No matter if you are an experienced knitter or just about to cast on your first cardigan project! Issues like finding the right yarn, estimating how much yarn you will need, figuring out if …
Baby blankets are fun to knit! But sometimes it’s a struggle deciding on colors or which yarn to use. That’s why knitting kits are so popular amongst both new and experienced knitters! When you buy a knit kit you know that the colors are carefully picked out to match and that you get the right …
Granny square projects are so much fun to make! They can be big, small, a single color, a firework of colors, traditional, modern, or any way you want. In this post, I have gathered loads of crochet patterns using granny squares in one way or another. Take your pick and get hooking! I want to …
Crocheting granny squares is so much fun! You can make just one or a few from scrap yarn and use them for coasters. Or, you can make a load of carefully chosen yarn and combine them into beautiful afghans or bedspreads! You can make them in a range of mismatched colors, a carefully created palette, …
Baby blankets are fun to crochet! But it can be hard to know how much yarn is needed or which colors to use. That’s why crochet kits are so popular! When you buy a crochet kit you know that the colors are carefully picked out to match and that you get the right amount of …
I love craft kits of all kinds, but crafting for Christmas is always extra fun. And so was putting together this list of Christmas craft kits for adults! The post is organized by type of craft to make it easier to navigate. Feel free to use the table of contents to skip right to your …
M1R and M1L are two popular knitting increases that are often seen in knitting patterns, both one by one and as a pair. These increases mirror each other. They look almost the same but lean in different directions, and that’s why they are often used in pairs. You can use them for functional details like …
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