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Knitting and Crocheting are both wonderful yarn crafts. Both require creativity to create woven fabrics, accessories, and garments with yarn. But they use different tools - knitting needles or crochet hooks. Knitting versus crochet is a debate that has been raging for centuries in the crafting community. While some find knitting easier there are many who prefer crocheting but, generally, among the yarn artisans you’ll find many who are experienced in both. In this guide, we’ll discuss knitting and crocheting. We’ll walk you through the techniques, tools, and final fabric. This will help you understand the knitting differences, similarities, and...

Every New Year presents multiple gifts in the form of possibilities and hope. For knitters their craft is precious and there are only a few things that match up. Knitters always appreciate yarn, new knitting needles, and accessories but skills that improve and expand their repertoire are one of the greatest gifts. Expanding skills is the trick to improving your knitting. To help you become a pro or enjoy the Lanternmoon practice of knitting, we are here to discuss 12 knitting techniques to learn in 2023. 1. Cast on & Bind Off Methods Every knitting project is started with a...

One of the key skills to master as a crocheter is the ability to increase and decrease stitches. This is how you shape your hats, socks, sweaters and anything other than blankets, scarves and dishcloths. Once you’ve mastered the basic crochet stitches, you can try out any crocheting techniques with your single-ended crochet hook or Tunisian  In this article, we're going to explore a few basic tricks that can help you create all sorts of fun and interesting shapes and sizes. From a flared skirt to a tapered leg, and from a wide collar to a fitted sleeve, we'll show...

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...