9 Secrets to Helping a Beginner Knitter or Crocheter

If you have friends or a family member who is just starting to knit or crochet, you have the chance to be the support they need! Beginners often have a hard time learning to feel good about their skills. Here are 9 tips to becoming a beginner’s real-live life line: Give them a way to…

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Color Theory Basics for Knitting and Crocheting

Have you ever wondered how to get the perfect color palette for a multicolor project? The secret is surprisingly simple color theory! When selecting your colors, there are two important things to keep in mind: hue and value. To illustrate these, I’ll be using the same Fair Isle pattern with a variety of color combinations.…

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6 Yarncrafting Projects For Your Home

Since I’m still a beginner knitter,  I like to stick to basic stitches. While working with garter and stockinette stitch, I’ve made ear warmers, scarves, hats and wristers (all using a basic rectangle shape).  Now, I want to venture into knitting items for my home.  I just recently knit baby booties from this pattern, and…

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