& Other Worthy Hobbies
If you love to knit, you have probably at one stage or another considered purchasing a home knitting machine. Owning a knitting machine is awesome as it allows you to churn out garments in no time at all and thus saves you loads of time. If you are knitting for profit, then owning a knitting … Read more
Knitting has been around for centuries, and strangely enough, in the past, more men could knit than women. Times, however, have changed and now more and more women are the ones who are looking for free knitting patterns and instructions online. In this article I cover: What Is Knitting Some Basic Knitting History Why I … Read more
Have you tried Diamond Art Yet? I am in the middle of my first diamond art picture. I bought a few diamond art kits online and am enjoying this more than I thought I would. This post does contain affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission if you purchase anything at … Read more
Because this is a crafty website, let’s look at flower arranging basics. Unfortunately, I am not the best flower arranger, which is why I am calling this article ‘flower arranging basics’. I did a course on it way back in college, but never did particularly well at it, even though I love having fresh flowers … Read more
Here is a quick knit cowl pattern for you to try. It is a super easy pattern and is done in stripes using an easy knitting stitch where you wrap the wool around the needle twice in one row and then drop them off in the next row. You can even knit a multi-colored stripey … Read more
There are many reasons why you should teach children to knit and of course many tools you can use like the cute children’s knitting sets you can purchase online as seen at the bottom of this article. These are affiliate links, which means that I will get a small commission if you do decide to … Read more
Pottery making can be a lot of fun if you like to get your hands dirty. Let’s look at pottery as a hobby and how you can get started making pottery. There are so many different avenues to explore here for example: Native American Pottery Antique Ceramic Pottery Miniature Pottery Antique Chinese Pottery and so … Read more
In this article, I am going to explore the ancient art of Origami and look at the history of Origami, and also how to learn Origami. In most cases, Origami is self-taught or passed down through the generations. This post does contain affiliate links. This means that if you purchase anything I will get a small commission … Read more
Here are some easy gift ideas for you if you are battling to think up something unique to give to someone special. These gifts are great for Xmas, Birthdays, or simply a gift that will let the person know how much you care. These are affiliate links, so if you purchase any of these, I … Read more
Knitting is so versatile that you can knit virtually any household item, today I am going to look at how to knit a cushion. Here on this page, I have two great patterns for you. If you want to know how to knit a cushion, we have a pattern for a bolster cushion, and further down … Read more
What is glassblowing and how can you get started? Let’s look at glass blowing and also explore some glass blowing kits to get you started on this hobby with a difference. What Is Glass Blowing? Glassblowing is a centuries-old technique for inflating dissolved and heated glass into a bubble. A glass blower, or glass smith, … Read more
Here is a pattern to knit a baby blanket. This is also a useful blanket to have around if you want to cover your knees while watching TV. The main stitch used is Gatalin Rock Stitch, which is pretty easy to do but does require some concentration. Using 5mm knitting needles means that it is … Read more