Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners: A Buying Guide
Picking up your first crochet hook is such an exciting step, and we want to make sure you start with the right one in your hand. In this guide, we...
Mitch McPhedrain
Knit & Crochet
Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners: A Buying Guide
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Crochet Kits for Beginners and BeyondCrochet Kits for Beginners and Beyond
Whether you’re picking up a hook for the very first time or looking for a satisfying next project, finding the right crochet kit makes all the difference between a frustrating...
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Short Rows in Knitting Explained: Wrap-and-Turn vs German vs Shadow
Short Rows in Knitting Explained: Wrap-and-Turn vs German vs Shadow
Short rows knitting is one of those techniques that quietly transforms a good project into a great one, adding the kind of shape and fit that makes handknits feel truly...
Mitch McPhedrain
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How to Knit a Scarf: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
How to Knit a Scarf: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
Learning how to knit a scarf is one of the most rewarding first projects you can pick up, and we're here to walk you through every step with confidence. In...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Intarsia Knitting Explained: Colour Blocks Without Stranding
Intarsia Knitting Explained: Colour Blocks Without Stranding
If you've ever wanted to knit a bold heart, a playful animal motif, or a sweeping geometric shape, intarsia knitting is the technique that makes it possible. In this guide,...
Mitch McPhedrain
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English vs. Continental Knitting: Which Style Is Right for You?
English vs. Continental Knitting: Which Style Is Right for You?
Whether you've just picked up your first pair of needles or you're a seasoned knitter wondering if there's a better way, the English vs continental knitting conversation is one that...
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Treble Crochet vs Triple Crochet Explained
Treble Crochet vs Triple Crochet Explained
If you have ever spotted both "treble crochet" and "triple crochet" in different patterns and wondered whether you were missing something, you are not alone. In this article, we will...
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Which Crochet Stitch Uses The Least Yarn
Which Crochet Stitch Uses The Least Yarn
If you have ever run low on yarn mid-project, you already know how much stitch choice can matter. In this article, we are breaking down which crochet stitch uses the...
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Can Knitting Be Done by Machine
Can Knitting Be Done by Machine
Whether you have spotted a knitting machine at a craft fair or simply wondered how all those perfectly uniform sweaters get made, the question of whether knitting can be done...
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Fair Isle vs Stranded Knitting Explained
Fair Isle vs Stranded Knitting Explained
If you have ever wondered about the difference between fair Isle vs stranded knitting, you are definitely not alone. These two terms get mixed up all the time, and clearing...
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How to Join Crochet Side Seams
How to Join Crochet Side Seams
Getting a clean, polished finish on a crochet project often comes down to one thing: knowing how to join crochet side seams with confidence. In this article, we walk you...
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How to Read a Knitting Pattern
How to Read a Knitting Pattern
Learning how to read a knitting pattern is one of those skills that feels confusing at first and then suddenly clicks into place. In this guide, we walk you through...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Wet Felting and Needle Felting Techniques
Wet Felting and Needle Felting Techniques
Whether you are brand new to fiber crafts or simply curious about trying something new, learning the basics of wet felting and needle felting opens up a wonderful world of...
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