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As gift-giving season bear down on us, many knitters and crochet fans begin to think of gifts we can give that come from the heart and the hand. Many of us have families and jobs so time is in short supply, yet the desire to make something is literally at hand. Hats are a wonderful solution to the question of what can be accomplished, economically and quickly. Most knitters have a good supply of yarn and even the busiest among us can squeeze out an hour during our day to sit and put our talent to good use. Goodness knows...

Knitting is many things to many people. Creative, fun, satisfying and so much more. Mistakes are a part of knitting, especially when one is new to the craft. Albert Einstein said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” Keeping in mind the words of the creative genius let’s take a look at some of the common knitting mistakes that beginners make and how to fix them. Remember that with every mistake you are learning something new. With a few fixing techniques under your belt, you should be able to identify your mistakes with ease and...

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...