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Knits and purls are the foundation of knitting. These basic stitches are what make a knitted fabric. Given the name, the knit stitch is the first stitch that all knitters learn. The purl stitch is a mirror image of the knit stitch. Both knit and purl stitches can be worked on any knitting needles, whether you are working back and forth or in the round with single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed circulars or interchangeable circular needles. If you are new to knitting, then explore our guide on knitting needles for the new knitter. Once you have your knitting needles ready we’ll walk...

Indulge in the essence of springtime by adorning your home with handcrafted Easter decorations. Knitting and crocheting are wonderful ways to imbue your creations with a personal flair and celebrate the season's joy.  Springtime is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many cultures around the globe. In India, the Holi festival welcomes spring arrival with vibrant colors and playful water fights. It is a time to renew relationships and let go of grudges. In Japan, the Cherry Blossom Festival - or Hanami - is a much-anticipated event where locals flock to parks to revel in the stunning beauty of cherry blossoms. ...

Every knitter has their own unique knitting style, different in the way of holding the knitting needles, placing yarn, and managing tension. No two knitters work in exactly the same way but the knitting community practices a few standard knitting styles and methods. The two main styles of knitting are called the ‘English’ method and the ‘Continental’ method. For the most part, they decide how you hold your yarn and how you wrap the yarn around your needle as you knit with any knitting needle type such as single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed, or interchangeable circulars. In this blog post, we’ll walk...

Spring is fast approaching and with it the season of blooming buds. If you are a crocheter, you can crochet flowers with any of the crochet hooks with any yarn you own. These blooms will never wither and brighten up your homes and even your garments and accessories. Flowers are surprisingly easy to crochet, you only need to understand the basic stitches and techniques. With vibrant colors of yarns and crochet hooks, they bring in so much brightness and cheer especially when the weather is dull and gloomy. You can craft flowers individually, a bouquet, or transform them into beautiful...