Felting is a process that makes animal fibers lock together to create a dense, tight fabric. There are many methods and uses for this technique, including needle felting and wet felting, which allow you to create patterns and pieces from roving, but the version we are going to focus on is for felting your finished…

No matter how much you plan out your projects, you’ll probably end up with an awkward amount of leftover yarn. It’s too much to throw away, but it seems like too little to actually make anything out of. But that’s not the case — there are plenty of cute, itty-bitty projects that can use up…

Learn French Knitting (aka Spool Knitting) with our easy photo tutorial! All you need is some scrap yarn (or a Lion Brand Bonbon®) and a French Knitter! You will need: Lion Brand Yarn of your choice (worsted weight or DK weight works best) A French Knitter Instructions: Make a slip knot. Place slip knot on one…

When you’re just starting out with a new craft, it can be daunting to know what supplies you need. You stand in the yarn aisle of your local craft store and everything seems overwhelming. Acrylic? Wool? What the heck does worsted mean? Do I want wooden needles? Plastic? It can seem like a lot to…

Entrelac knitting is a cool way to create textured fabric that looks woven. It seems extremely complicated, and indeed is one of the more advanced techniques to learn, but once you sit down and do it, it actually isn’t that hard. Entrelac can be worked flat or in the round. You are making rows of…

Illusion knitting is a deceptively simple, really cool looking way to add unique visual interest to your creations. The basic premise is that you alternate rows of garter and stockinette stitch in order to create images that can only be seen at a certain angle. When you look at the piece straight on, it looks…

Some of us are a bit curvier than others, and that means we might want to make the occasional adjustment to a sweater pattern. Fortunately, in most garments it’s as simple as adding a bust dart in the right spot, creating a little extra space and reducing pulling across the chest. The first step is…

Lace knitting can seem daunting at first, but it’s actually not as hard as you might think. You are using the same basic stitches, increases, and decreases as always, just arranged in such a way as to make beautiful patterns. The stitches you need to know to make simple, beginner lace are knit, purl, yarn…

Have you heard of temperature blankets? They’re a super popular project idea, and it’s easy to see why — they’re fun to make, a long-term project, and have the potential to be passed down as an heirloom piece. But what are they? The basic idea is that you knit or crochet one row per day…

Turkish cast-on is a great method for creating seamless, even toe-up socks. It’s also useful for making hoods, purses, toys, mittens, and gloves without seams or gaps. With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be on your way to making smooth, beautiful pieces in no time! To start, you’ll need a skein of yarn and two circular…