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So what is intarsia knitting? Intarsia knitting is a knitting technique that involves knitting with blocks of color in various shapes and designs. When you change colors, you don’t strand the colors you are not working with across the back of your knitting as you would normally do for stranded knitting or fair isle. This … Read more
If you want to know how to knit a Bolero for that precious baby girl in your life, I have the perfect pattern, and it even has a lacy trim if you want to get fancy. How To Knit A Bolero This bolero pattern will fit 3-6(6-12; 12-24) month old babies with a chest measurement … Read more
If you have always wanted to try scrapbooking, and are not sure how to go about it, here is all you need to know about getting started with scrapbooking. You too can start making a scrapbook and I am sure you are going to enjoy this craft just as much as I have for many years … Read more
If you are wondering what is Knit A Critter is, then you have come to the right place. So, What Is Knit A Critter or even Crochet a Critter? Knit A Critter is every non-knitting mum’s worst nightmare. Knit A Critter was a knitting craze aimed at children from the age of about seven years old. … Read more
I have seen quite a few people searching for knitting barber cords lately, and I was wondering to myself, ‘what exactly are they?’ And what a novel idea! This is what I found. What Are Knitting Barber Cords? Knitting barber cords are actually hollow cables that knitters can use as stitch holders. The cords are … Read more
Try knitting table mats for something different and you can even add in a matching coaster. Knitting table mats and coasters is simple and quick to do and you can even try selling them. Here is a simple knitting pattern for table mats. This page contains affiliate links. How To Go About Knitting Table Mats … Read more
If you were ever wondering how to make yarn tassels, or in fact how to make tassels in general, then this article will be a great help to you. Tassels are really easy and satisfying to make, and the advantage of making your own is that the colors that you choose can be specially selected … Read more
Here are some beading basics for beginners. Beading is a wonderful hobby to take up if you love creating pretty things. Some people find it quite a lucrative side line as they end up selling what they make. Beadwork is also a popular craft due to its relatively simple components and the many different designs you … Read more
A lot of people are daunted and scared of knitting lace patterns, and although you can get some really complicated patterns lacey patterns, you can start off with an easy one. I have included two in this post. This post does have affiliate links, which means that if you decide to purchase anything off of … Read more
I was introduced to tapestry art back in primary school when we had to do a needlework project. I remember I could not get all the stitches to go the same way and my neighbour who was brilliant at embroidery had to help me a lot. Years later, I have a better understanding on how … Read more