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Hat season has arrived! In fact, every season is good for hats. Be it for babies or adults or a gift for a loved one, a hat is perfect. It is a quick knitting project that you can get done in no time at all. If you are a proud owner of circular knitting needles, let’s guide you through the easy steps of making a hat. Of course, you can use your double-pointed knitting needles or even the single points to make a hat but circular needles are a great choice to knit in the round. They are handy to...

All over the world, artisans are currently celebrating a comeback. At Lantern Moon, we have been dedicated from the start to handcrafting our entire range of knitting needles, crochet hooks, bags, and accessories in small, family-owned workshops. The question is, however, why are handmade knitting needles and crochet hooks more valued than machine-made ones? After all, mass-produced items indeed can be made faster than their handmade versions, and at a much lower rate, too, right? The handcrafted way is not only slower, but it is also labor intensive. It is also associated with high-end products. At Lantern Moon, there is...

Tunisian crochet is a unique beauty; a mix of knitting and crochet that create impressive-looking fabric. While you use the unique Tunisian crochet hook with an interchangeable cord, the stitches look like knitting. Like both knitting and crochet, Tunisian craft too has its own set of basic stitches and techniques. The methods used are similar to crochet but the look and even names are inspired by knitting. To get you started with the unique craft, we’ve got a guide on learning about Tunisian Crochet. Before you explore the basic crochet stitches of the Tunisian craft, gather your supplies. Crochet hook:...

With winters around the corner, it’s sock season. Bring warmth to your feet or gift some to your loved ones with these quick projects. So, whether you are into knitting or crocheting, you can make socks. Socks aren’t just for knitters as there are many ways to crochet too. It’s not as tricky as you might think! With your yarn (even leftovers from your stash) and crochet hook, you can easily make some socks! If you are new to crocheting, you might want to start by reading our guide on mastering the 6 basic crochet stitches first. Even though socks...