As the current pandemic still hold us captive, we all have a number of battles to fight, both personal and communal. With positive cases, lockdowns, vaccinations and everything else going on, it’s only the tiny solaces in life that we can hold on to. And any such solace that helps us relax and forget the world for even a bit can be a good thing.
View MoreAs a novice knitter, it is valid to weigh your financial options well in advance. Since it is highly likely that you will pursue knitting for a prolonged period of your life, you want to make sure that knitting can be affordable while being productive at the same time.
View MoreLearning how to knit is not just an activity to simply pass your time or a daily compulsion that you need to meet at the end of the day. In many ways, knitting is much more than a craft meant for senior citizens.
View MoreOne of the secrets behind creating a good project is the choice of your yarn. It determines the crisp outlook and the feeling of your knitted garment. It also determines the degree of ease in handling your project.
View MoreWhen you’re planning on the ‘no compromise’ knitting/crocheting project, you only want to choose the highest quality yarn. While we generally prefer ordinary, over the counter yarns for our daily projects, it doesn’t hurt to splurge on expensive yarn once in a while. In fact, using higher quality yarns can also improve your skill and also help you create projects that you might be surprised at.
View MoreWhen looking for yarns, it is important to find one that generally works well for a wide range of projects. Whether you like to knit garments, home décor items, toys, baby apparel, or even amigurumi, it can get confusing to purchase different kinds of yarn for each of your products.
View MoreChoosing between Lambswool and Merino Wool can be quite the cumbersome job at times. Sometimes one may not find any difference between the two. And more often than not, you can see garments/yarns listed as 25% lambswool, 45% merino or so
View MoreWinter is just around the corner. If we are correct, you are probably more excited than us. If you are planning on knitting the most amazing blanket to cozy up this winter, look no further. If you have made your shopping lists already, do not forget to acquaint yourselves with a brand-new offering from Vardhman – The Blanket Yarn.
View MoreAfter you learn about different types of yarn, the next step depends on how you choose your yarns. Afterall, you only want the best for all those intricate projects of yours. While one can hardly go wrong with nylon, acrylic or any other resilient yarn, cotton is classified as an inelastic fibre. As compared to other yarns, it can be slightly difficult and that much more intimidating to knit/crochet with cotton yarn.
View MoreWith so many terminologies surrounding yarns, knitting and crocheting, the world of yarns and needles is a mystifying world of its own. Only those who have perfected their skill are the ones able to identify all the meanings and acronyms that one may encounter.
View MoreNo matter where you are on your knitting journey, there is always room for improvement. As knitting experts ourselves, we often hear so many things on a day to day basis that makes us better at our craft ensuring a smoother knitting process every time.
View MoreFor many, crocheting is the ultimate tool for relaxation. With the perfect set of tools, it becomes more so. As you get more involved into the craft, one naturally wants to explore options and explore all the different types of crochet hooks. From basic beginner sets to specialized hooks made using precious metals and ergonomic grips, one can choose from a wide range of hooks that can be used to crochet various projects.
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