There is a lot of information about cotton that you may encounter about knitting or crocheting with cotton yarn. Cotton is an extremely popular knit and crochet yarn due to its versatility, durability, ease of usage and availability. There are also different types of cotton yarns so that you can choose from different types of cotton yarns for each of your projects.
View MoreIf you’re a passionate knitter like us, you need to be selective about where you buy your yarn from. Often, the type of yarn you choose to make your projects significantly affects the way your project turns out. Different wool yarns have different characteristics that make some wool yarns better than others. Even with the same weight, type and thickness, there may be a considerable difference in the yarns you may find in the market.
View MoreA hand-knitted coaster can add a personalized touch to your dining table. It also makes for a decent handmade gift and is perfect for the folks who are always looking for beginner’s crocheting projects. Unlike other projects, a coaster can be quite fun to knit. It is not only fun, but you can use almost any stitching styles to knit coasters. This pattern is also great for practicing your craft, exercising your fingers and improving your stitch definition.
View MoreWith the amount of stress increasing in our day to day life, it is only pertinent that we discuss about stress relieving activities to counter the ill effects of stress. With knitting is gaining center stage in the recent times, the facts and myths about knitting have begun to make rounds. There are all kinds of doubts about knitting being a legitimate reliever of stress and its actual benefits. Some have claimed that the activity of knitting is directly linked to laziness while the others swear that knitting has miraculous mental health benefits.
View MoreBlankets are some of the most commonly chosen projects by most knitters or crocheters. With thousands of yarn options available for knitting/crocheting blankets, choosing the right yarn for blankets becomes one of the toughest decisions.
View MoreFinding the best brand of knitting yarn is a huge determining factor in the outcome of your project or simply the entire experience of your knitting adventures. While you need different yarns and different materials to successfully finish any project on your wish-list, it is always good to keep close to a brand that eases the process of knitting making your project an enjoyable experience.
View MoreCrocheting and knitting were initially considered simple utilitarian tasks for people with lots of free time to do something useful. It was a great task for old people to put their time to use by making warm clothing, blankets or toys.
View MoreThe 21st century life is about being incredibly practical, productive and pragmatic. In the hustle and bustle of life, we want to do everything that is always beneficial and rewarding. Moreover, in a connected world, there are so many hobbies one can choose for themselves. Therefore, when you look at knitting from such a point of view, the idea may seem worthless and mundane.
View MoreDid you finally roll the dice on taking up a new hobby for yourself? Congratulations. Now that you are exploring the world of yarns, knitting and crocheting, it is common to have questions about the same. You could probably be quietly juggling between the two arts while deciding to start with the one that will keep you motivated throughout your journey. Keep in mind that these are normal questions everyone would have before they begin. Even the expert knitter in your peer group and your knitting guru too had one day in their life that they were just as confounded about knitting or crocheting.
View MoreIt can take a long time for a novice individual to get used to crocheting and creating wonderful patterns. At first, it is confusing, frustrating and tiresome at the same time. If you’ve ever held a crochet needle, you can relate to that statement to the fullest.
View MoreAlthough both crocheting and knitting are two separate skills of their own, they both can each have their own pros and cons. Apart from the yarn, each requires a different set of tools and skills to learn and master.
View MoreFrom 7 to 70, knitting is a pleasure to all. Once started, the activity of knitting can be a great stress buster. It can help one explore their hidden creative talents and teach some major life skills. It has also been proven to have numerous health benefits that are beyond its stress-busting capabilities. Due to the activity’s meditative nature, it has been known to cause benefits to people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other mental illnesses.
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