Next in our series of Moon Chronicles, where we revisit the moon for crafting inspiration, we’ve got the Beaver Moon. November’s full moon is known as the Beaver Moon among many other names. This title was created to recognize the hard work and the time of year when beavers were most active - preparing for winter by building dams and stocking up on food. Another reference is to Colonists and Native American tribes who would set traps to capture them before the swamps froze so they could use their pelts to make warm winter clothing. (Note: We are not condoning this...
Hey, crocheters! Are you ready to explore a project that is easy, practical, and fun to make? Great! Then get ready with your crochet hooks for a fun kitchen towel project. Quick and small, the crochet project opens up plenty of options to choose from. Plus, a crocheted kitchen towel is great for cleaning and drying hands. If a stitch pattern requires practice, you can try it for a kitchen towel. Even for a quick gift, the project is handy. You can explore basic crochet stitches or try out textured patterns. if you want to try something else than traditional...
Do you admire reversible and plush knitted fabric? Then we’ve got the trick to knit them for your projects. You’ve got two amazing champions that are easy to make with any of your knitting needles (preferably to knit back and forth). Double stockinette stitch and double knitting are two techniques that produce similar-looking results but are different in their working and ideal applications. In this blog, we’ll explore everything about these unique techniques, understanding their similarities and differences to experiment in different knitting projects. Knitting Double-Sided Magic When you think of dense, warm, and reversible fabric, double stockinette and double...
Do you face problems with the left-leaning knitting decrease? Don’t worry; there is a simple solution to get neat results through the use of SKP, which stands for (slip, knit, pass) technique. It is simple and gives the same effect as SSK (slip, slip, knit). The decrease technique is used to provide a narrow shape to your fabric. You can apply the SKP technique using knitting needles, and reduce the number of stitches. Let’s discover this technique through this blog and create versatile and beautiful designs. What is SKP- Slip, Knit, and Pass? SKP stands for slip, knit, pass. The...