The Best Yarns for Your Summer Projects
Now that the weather is warm and winter all but forgotten, you might wonder if there is a place for knitting and crochet this time of the year. After all,...
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Yarn Substitution 101: How to Match Any Pattern to KnitPal Yarns
Not sure how to swap yarns in a pattern? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down gauge, WPI, and grams per meter so you can confidently use your favorite KnitPal yarns in...
A compact history of crochet
Unlike some of the needle or fiber arts, crochet has a very history. Indeed, crochet (which comes from the Middle French word for “hook”) as we know it, can be...
How Knitting and Crochet Apps Can Help You
We often think of crochet and knitting as “low-tech” hobbies. After all, you only need a hook or knitting needles and yarn to get started. But don’t discount knitting and...
How to Tell the Difference Between Knitting and Crochet
Have you ever seen a garment or accessory (or even pattern picture) that you really love and wondered whether it’s knitted or crocheted? Unless you’re well-versed in one or both...
How to Read Vintage Crochet Patterns (Without the Stress)
Vintage patterns can look like a secret code—but once you learn the rhythm, they’re a joy to make. Here’s how to “translate” older instructions so you can bring heirloom designs...
How To Read Vintage Knitting Patterns
Love the vintage look? Or maybe you found a vintage pattern that you just have to make? Reading vintage knitting patterns can prove tricky the further back in time you...