Stash Flow – Knitting in Tough Times
Uncover the hidden treasures of knitters’ stashes. Explore the joy of finding forgotten yarn and envisioning new knitting projects.
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Uncover the hidden treasures of knitters’ stashes. Explore the joy of finding forgotten yarn and envisioning new knitting projects.
When you begin testing and trying new knitting techniques, it may help to have some basic knowledge regarding what all that gibberish on the skein of yarn really means.
Loom knitting uses a wood or plastic knitting loom instead of needles to knit fabric from yarn. In loom knitting, the yarn is wrapped around the pegs of the loom in a simple weaving technique.
Patchwork blinds are great additions to any room. With the simple instructions below and some sewing skills you can make an easy-to-hang blind.
Discover the fascinating history of thimbles from the Roman era to the 19th century – with special mention to the ‘Thumb-bell’ first made in 1695!
Some of the earliest and definite examples of knitting date from Europe and Egypt in the 14th century.
Are you tired of having a bunch of little things rolling around in your drawers? If so, I have a simple storage solution for you.
Piecing fabric together is also very old. It was more often used for clothing but also occasionally for decorative objects like this exquisite pieced pillow from the 15th century.
Here is the precise procedure that you can use to sew on buttons like a professional.
Learning how to knit a scarf isn’t hard, and guess what? Once you know the basics, it’s just as easy to learn how to knit a striped, patterned, or fringed scarf, too.
Felt is a warm, windproof fabric that despite its matted texture remains remarkably lightweight and soft to the touch.
In this brief article we aim to just give a basic understanding of knitting needles, their sizing and what you need to look out for.
If you’re ready to learn the simple basics of knitting, the following easy steps can help you get going.
The following tips will help you get your feet wet in the world of sewing.
Want to learn How to felt? Want a cloth that you could make without actually doing anything to weave? Learn How to felt now. It’s easy!