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The magic circle in crochet is a technique for starting circular projects in the round. All you need is your crochet hook, yarn, and an understanding of basic crochet stitches. Learning to work on a crochet magic circle will change how you work in the round. There is no better way to start a beautiful crochet hat or Amigurumi toy. In the crochet world, the terms magic circle is the same as magic ring and magic loop. They are frequently used interchangeably and refer to the same technique. This blog will walk you through the step-by-step instructions for making a...

The Lantern Moon Collection offers beautiful and functional products to the yarn-crafting community with its handcrafted tools and accessories. Focused on craftsmanship and premium experience, there is a certain magic in the knitting needles and crochet hooks, and we think it comes down to the detailed finishing. Skilled artisans ensure that each handmade product is a worthwhile investment.  Welcome to the newest members of the Lantern Moon family - Glory, Charm, Bliss, Grace, and Radiance! These hand-crafted sets of interchangeable knitting needles and single-ended crochet hooks are the latest additions to our community of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts. Like all...

Chunky wool blankets are wonderful. They are the ideal winter gift for your loved ones or yourself and even when you think of helping out someone. They are easy to make on knitting needles (normal sizes too work but will be too bulky) as well as crochet hooks. Wool is a loved yarn fiber given its warmth, beauty, and ease. Knitters have been knitting with wool for centuries and to date, it remains loved. Chunky-weight blankets of wool look plush, bring beauty to your home and keep you warm. Another plus is, you don’t even need a pattern as you...

Knitting needles are diverse as the knitting community. With different needle types, sizes and lengths, each needle has a purpose and use in the crafting process. Most of us knitters learn to knit from a mentor, loved family member or friend with their borrowed needles. This is perfectly acceptable to learn the knit and purl stitches and even some beginner projects, it is crucial to understand your knitting needles to plan out your own projects in the future. In this blog, we’ll walk you through knitting needle sizes and lengths. Why does Needle Size matter?  The general rule of thumb...