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Acrylic Yarn Care: A Guide for Knitters and Crocheters
Acrylic yarn is a popular choice for many knitters and crocheters due to its durability, affordability, and versatility. But, like all yarns, it's important to properly wash and care for your acrylic yarn to ensure your knitted items stay looking their best!
The Top 3 Interchangeable Knitting Needle Sets: Which One is Right for You?
Do you love knitting but often have to buy more and more knitting needles for each pattern you make? Having an interchangeable needle set could be the solution you’re looking for!
Cotton Yarn Care: Essential Tips for Washing, Drying, and Storing
Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for summer knitting and crochet projects. But, are you taking proper care of your precious cotton yarn and finished projects?
How to Do the German Short Row: A Step-by-Step Guide
Dive into what a German short row is, how to do it, and learn some tips and tricks to make it easier!
Knitting vs Crochet: What's the Difference?
Both knitting and crochet involve working with yarn and creating beautiful, handmade items, but here are the key differences between the two.
The Pros and Cons of Knitting with Acrylic Yarn
While natural fibers like wool and cotton are popular options, acrylic yarn has gained a following among knitters due to its affordability and durability.
Knitting Tips: 8 Ways to Stay Motivated and Inspired
Let’s explore some ways to keep yourself motivated while knitting. I’ll also introduce you to some knitting tools that can make a big difference in your knitting experience!
Knitting with Cotton Yarn: Your Complete Guide
Learn the types of cotton, how cotton behaves, tips and tricks when working with cotton yarn, and what the best and worst projects are for cotton yarn!
The Benefits and How-Tos of Silicone Keeper Cords for Knitting
Knitting can be a relaxing and fulfilling hobby, but it can also be frustrating when stitches slip off the needle or get lost. That's where silicone knit keeper cords come in!
Best Yarns for Spring Knitting: NWK’s Top Picks
Spring is the perfect time to shed those heavy winter wools, and to embrace lighter, brighter, and more colorful fibers. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of the best yarns to knit with in spring.
Airplane and Travel Tips for Knitters
If you aren’t prepared, traveling with your knitting can become a hassle. To make sure that flying or road tripping while knitting is as stress-free as possible, here are some tips to keep in mind.
7 Knit Top Patterns for Spring
After a winter of curling into bulky sweaters, it’s so refreshing to break out your lighter weight yarn and stitch together some fun, colorful, and stylish knit tops to wear and style for spring.
5 Reasons Why You Need a Knitwear Capsule Wardrobe
Do you find yourself overwhelmed when starting a new knitting project or keep making clothes that you don’t end up wearing?
14 Tools Knitters Are In Love With
Whether you’re just learning how to knit or are looking to take your craft to the next level, these are tools that will help make your knitting journey much easier and even more enjoyable.
The Best Stretches and Strengthening Exercises for Knitters
We may joke about the horror of sleeve island, but a knitter’s true nightmare is far worse: not being able to knit.
How to Prevent and Fix Dropped Stitches in Knitting
By applying some simple practices, using the right tools, and knowing some fixing strategies, this guide will help you confidently knit with fewer dropped stitches!
Winter Knitting Pattern Inspiration
Ready to stay warm this winter? Here are some knitting patterns for sweaters, pants, hats, mittens, neck warmers, and socks to fill your closet with cozy goodness!
10 Awesome Ways To Be a More Sustainable Knitter
Get 10 thrifty tricks and green tips that will help you become and even more sustainable knitter!
Free Scrunchie Knitting Pattern: Use any yarn!
Scrunchies are super beginner friendly and excellent for busting your yarn stash! Get the free Staple Scrunchie knitting pattern, which allows you to use any weight yarn and any gauge.
Custom, Made-To-Measure Knitting Patterns: Pros + Cons
Are made-to-measure knitting patterns the wave of the future? Let’s chat about their pros and cons versus those of traditional knitting patterns!