Left-handed knitters are important because they contribute to the diversity of the knitting community and offer a different perspective on the craft. As beginners, they face challenges when it comes to knitting instructions and patterns, as most of them are written for right-handed people, but over time, they master their knitting needles. You knit with both hands, so it does not matter whether your dominant hand is left or right. You can quickly master knitting with time and practice. In this blog, we’ll walk you through knitting left-handed. You need to start with regular knitting needles and yarn. These tools...
If you think crocheting a cardigan, let alone a seamless piece, is a daunting task, reconsider! Even as a beginner, crafting a seamless cardigan isn't as mysterious as it sounds. With the right guidance and a professional single-ended crochet tool, you're only a few loops away from creating a cozy masterpiece. In this guide, we'll unravel the basic construction of a beginner-friendly seamless cardigan and provide tips to ensure that every stitch you make is a confident and joyful. As a delightful bonus, by the end of this blog, we’ll also explore a curated list of free cardigan patterns to...
Tunisian crochet is a unique technique that bridges crochet and knitting, resulting in a fabric that showcases the best of both worlds—often called a hybrid craft, as it looks like knitting but is worked with a unique Tunisian crochet hook. Even the stitches have names taken from knitting, such as Tunisian Knit and Tunisian Purl Stitch. While you make interlocking loops with the crochet hook, keep these loops on the hook in one row and work it out in the other. The special crochet hooks are different than regular single-ended crochet hooks in the way that is of varying lengths...
Crocheting allows you to create anything, from cozy blankets to stylish garments with single-ended, double-ended, or interchangeable Tunisian crochet hooks. To achieve professional-looking results, it's essential to master various crochet techniques. One such technique is the "invisible decrease," a method to decrease stitches without leaving a noticeable gap or hole. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through crocheting an invisible decrease step by step, ensuring your projects maintain a seamless and polished appearance. Understanding Decreases in Crochet Before diving into the invisible decrease technique, let's briefly review why decreases are essential in crochet. Decreases are used to shape your work...