5 tips for making handmade gifts (even more) enjoyable Handmade gifts are a wonderful way to show love and care. Actually, there is scientific proof of this! When you make someone a gift that tells you have thought carefully about them. You made the effort to think about something they will enjoy and used your … Read more
How to knit a pair of Barbie socks As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Baby it’s cold outside, now is not the time for Barbie to wear pumps. Use this Barbie doll knitting pattern and make her a pair … Read more
Best Knitting Supplies for Beginners – What do you really need? As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. There are plenty of nifty and pretty knitting supplies available. But do you need all these sometimes quite pricey gadgets when you’re … Read more
How to fix twisted stitches when knitting in the round Don’t twist your stitches! Almost every pattern for knitting in the round tells you to be careful to avoid twisted stitches when joining in the round. But sometimes this happens anyway, so how can you fix twisted stitches? A twisted cast-on will produce a twisted … Read more
How to knit the stockinette stitch Stockinette stitch is the most used knitting stitch pattern and one you need to master for many knitting projects. But most patterns won’t have instructions for how to knit stockinette stitch or stocking stitch as it’s also called. Stockinette stitch is the foundation for many other techniques, for example, … Read more
Get organized with a Printable Inventory List for your Hooks & Needles Do you find yourself wondering if you have needles/hook in a particular size? Maybe ordering some just in case? Or does your knitting /crochet tools need some organization? Then you’re in need of this printable inventory list for knitting needles and crochet hooks! … Read more
Different types of stitch markers for knitting and crochet As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Stitch markers are a frequently used tool for both knitters and crocheters. They help with remembering increases and decreases, changing stitch patterns and to … Read more
Wrap your knitted gifts with love! As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Tags for knitted gifts is the topic of today’s post! I love to play around with graphic design almost as much as I love knitting and I … Read more
These are genius bits of paper! As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. IOU-coupons, these little bits of paper are genius! Let me explain what I mean and I think you will agree. Knitting gifts for your friends and family … Read more
How to knit the three-needle bind-off I really like the three-needle bind off! It’s a technique for joining two pieces at the same time as you bind off all the stitches. What a timesaver! The seam created is secure and doesn’t add any unnecessary bulk, and it also looks very tidy! To try this technique … Read more
