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Many times after you’ve put away your knitting needles you see the project edges curling. This makes your project unprofessional and sloppy, hiding your hard work. So, what can you do to get smooth, polished edges? And why does this happen? Let's explore the reasons and fixes so knitting projects always have a polished appearance. Neat edges can elevate your knitting to a new level, whether you're creating a blanket, snug scarf, or complicated sweater. You can refer to our blog on how to knit edges to make your project masterpiece and put them to use in your project. In...

Intarsia and Fair Isle are the most widely used techniques for crocheting with various colors. Although they yield beautiful outcomes, their methods, and styles are different. Both are advanced colorwork that allows you to add multiple colors to your project with crochet hooks. Let's discuss the differences and find the best option for your next crocheting project. Refer to our blog and learn the crochet colorwork method and how to do it. What is Fair Isle? Fair Isle is a traditional colorwork method that uses two strands of yarn simultaneously, alternating the two colors as you go. This technique comes...

Are you facing problems with knitting left-leaning decreases in your project? Then it's time to explore other techniques. Just get your knitting needles and yarn. In knitting, there are many ways to neatly decrease stitches and the slip, knit, pass over (SKPO) is an advanced method for giving your design a refined touch. It is ideal for intermediate knitters with the experience of a few projects. To help you learn more about slip knit pass over (SKPO) also known as SKP we'll walk through the stitch technique in this blog. What is Slip, Knit, and Pass Over? A handy knitting...

The Wolf is on the Prowl. At least it was last week when we saw the arrival of the Wolf Moon. The name January’s lunar visitor was coined by Native Americans since they knew wolves to be most active and predatory in the winter month. For crafters, it is the time to explore creativity, pursue new horizons and be prepared for the winter. That makes sense since brisk weather tends to bring out the appetite in all of us. It certainly brings out the “need to make warm things” in those who love fiber arts.  Here are a few “Wolf-inspired”...