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...
Is crochet your expression of creativity? Do you love to transform yarn into wonderful projects with your crochet hooks? Why just stick to regular crochet? Get ready to elevate your crochet skills. In this blog, we’ll walk you through crochet tricks and techniques that will make your craft easier and more fun. Get hold of any of your crochet hooks (single-ended or Tunisian ones with interchangeable cords) and yarn (don’t go shopping for yarn to your favorite LYS yet as your stash will do) to get started. 10 Crochet Techniques that will improve your Craft Skills 1. Foundation Crochet When...
Each New Year offers an exciting opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings for everyone, especially the creative markers. Knitters and crocheters are not far behind. It is the joyful season for handmade gifts, decorations and inspiration for projects for the next season. With the New Year comes 365 wonderful days to enjoy knitting and crocheting. Lantern Moon too comes with a new year of wonderful crafting sessions. The handcrafted range of knitting needles, crochet hooks and whimsical accessories has expanded their collection. Each handcrafted product from the Lantern moon range is amazing to work with therefore are prized...