Patterns

After spending hours working on creating a knit or crochet project, you will want to make sure it still looks as good after a dozen washes as it did the day you finished creating it. After all that work you intend to have your project last for a long time, so caring for your yarn…

There are two types of home knitting machines, but they come in a variety of styles and capabilities. Depending on what your project is will determine which machine is best suited for you. Knitting machines types vary from fully manual all the way to automatic. Flatbed Knitting Machines Flatbed knitting machines has the widest variety…

I started this blog because I would spend hours searching the internet for how-tos, patterns, tips, ideas, etc. I think I spend more time looking for what I wanted to do than it took to make the project a lot of times. Cast On Techniques There are quite a few ways to cast on for…

Crochet terms can be confusing at times, as they vary by country, so be sure to known which terminology the patten you have chosen is using. Here is a handy reference to most of the crochet terms and acronyms you will find in patterns. Notable Crocheting throughout History There are many theories on the origin…

Here are some basic helpful crocheting and knitting hints for beginners and some reminders for those who are more experienced. Read the Pattern Before starting your project, read the entire pattern through from beginning to end. Make sure you understand all the terminology used in the pattern. If you don’t understand something, now is the…

There are numerous types of crochet hooks, and which you should use, will be purely based on preference. How they feel in your hand and how they work with the yarn varies by style, shape, and material it’s made from. Crochet Hook Style The first thing you will want to figure out is your preference…

Crochet is derived from the French word croche meaning hook. Crochet stitches are closed stitches from start to finish, while knit stitches are all open stitches until bound off. Notable Crocheting throughout History There are many theories on the origin of crochet, but it remains a mystery. The first printed pattern was from 1824, but…

Knit is derived from the word for “to knot” – Middle English knitten, Old English cnyttan. Knit stitches are all open stitches until bound off, while crochet stitches are all closed stitches from start to finish. Knitting can be done by hand or by machine. Notable Knitting throughout History Many theories exist on the origin…