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🧶The Art of Blocking Knitting: Elevating Your Handmade Masterpieces

🧶The Art of Blocking Knitting: Elevating Your H...

Knitting isn’t just a craft — it’s an art form. It allows us to create, express, and slow down. But there’s one simple step that can take your work from...

🧶The Art of Blocking Knitting: Elevating Your H...

Knitting isn’t just a craft — it’s an art form. It allows us to create, express, and slow down. But there’s one simple step that can take your work from...

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Comparing Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks

Needles and Hooks - which type, when, and what ...

In this guide, we’ll explore the four key things to consider when choosing your hooks or needles: Size Shaft Tip Style (single pointed, double pointed, and circular, and cords) Tips...

Needles and Hooks - which type, when, and what ...

In this guide, we’ll explore the four key things to consider when choosing your hooks or needles: Size Shaft Tip Style (single pointed, double pointed, and circular, and cords) Tips...

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Why should I make a Gauge Square or Tension Square

Why should I make a Gauge Square

Before you start your next knitting or crochet project, there’s one small step that can save you time, frustration — and even wasted wool. It’s called a gauge square, and...

Why should I make a Gauge Square

Before you start your next knitting or crochet project, there’s one small step that can save you time, frustration — and even wasted wool. It’s called a gauge square, and...

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Yarn Weights Explained: How to Choose the Right Yarn for Your Knitting or Crochet Projects

Yarn Weights Explained: How to Choose the Right...

Understanding Yarn Weights: A Guide for Knitters & Crocheters Choosing the right yarn weight can make or break your project. Whether you’re knitting a cozy sweater or a delicate lace...

Yarn Weights Explained: How to Choose the Right...

Understanding Yarn Weights: A Guide for Knitters & Crocheters Choosing the right yarn weight can make or break your project. Whether you’re knitting a cozy sweater or a delicate lace...

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Uses for Alpaca Poop

Uses for Alpaca Poop

We have only 4 alpacas, and have to collect enormous quantities every day. Farmers that have many acres can avoid this by moving the livestock, but many alpaca owners have...

Uses for Alpaca Poop

We have only 4 alpacas, and have to collect enormous quantities every day. Farmers that have many acres can avoid this by moving the livestock, but many alpaca owners have...

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Image of tassel in DK Wine

Tassels Add Pizazz to Your Projects

Have you ever wanted to add a little extra something to your knitting and crochet projects? Tassels are a great way to add a touch of fun and whimsy to...

Tassels Add Pizazz to Your Projects

Have you ever wanted to add a little extra something to your knitting and crochet projects? Tassels are a great way to add a touch of fun and whimsy to...

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