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A knitting or crochet project is completed successfully after all the yarn ends are tucked. It is necessary to weave in any yarn ends for two reasons. Firstly, for the neat appearance and secondly for the stitches to not unravel because of a loose end. You can weave in the yarn ends while the project is on the knitting needles or still looped to your crochet hook and even afterwards. Be it small or the large  projects, there will always be two yarn ends to weave. While complex patters and those with multiple colors, will have many ends owing to...

The term ‘dropped stitch’ refers to a stitch that has come off the knitting needles (one or both) and did not get worked. It is a very common knitting mistake and one that can be easily corrected. If you do not correct it on time and let it go, the knitted fabric slowly will unravel while you keep on knitting the remaining stitches on your needles. A dropped stitch has happened to every knitter on the planet, be it a beginner or even the seasoned experts. Some yarns are way more slippery than others, some knitting patterns are complicated, and...

Multiple colors are a great way to add visual interest to any pattern, and it's easy to do – especially with the craft of crochet. When working with the basic crochet stitches you can easily change colors with any of the crochet hooks you own. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to change colors in crochet patterns. While the unique Tunisian crochet introduces many interesting colorwork methods, the technique of changing colors remains the same. Patterns specifically mention where to change colors and even the shade, but many times the pattern will leave the choice of the color...

Knitting a baby blanket is fun and fulfilling. It is satisfying to see a baby wrapped in your handmade knitted labor of love. For this gift of love, all you need is knitting needles, yarn, and your knitting skills. If your experience (and time) is limited, you could begin with a simple project that comes together quickly. A knitted patchwork blanket creates an impressive gift. It's easy to do since it's made by knitting patches (squares or swatches) and joining them together. You can follow any knitting pattern online or design one. In this blog, we’ll discuss the steps of...