How to Use a Corker

How to Use a Corker Corking, also called a knitting knobby or spool knitting is used to make tubes of knitted cord that can be sewn together for mats, coasters and crafts. […]

The Killing Sweaters

SLund StarMotif

The Killing: Sarah Lund Jumper Patterns If you live in the UK, you may be familiar with the TV series ‘The Killing’ (Forbrydelsen) that has been on for the past several weeks, […]

Felt Mitts Knitting Pattern

Knitted Xmas Sock

Felted Mitts Knitting Pattern This is a knitting pattern for making handfelted wool mittens using handspun yarn. I used handspun merino wool and felted the mittens after knitting. I also added a […]

Why Knit

Knitting

Why Knit? Why should you take up knitting?Many people associate crafts like knitting and crocheting with old ladies, however this is a stereotype which could not be more wrong. An increasing number […]

No Nylon Sock Knitting

Knitting Wool Socks

No Nylon Sock Knitting Since I had cancer last year, I have spent time examining how I live and what possible environmental effects could have had an influence on getting this disease. […]

Hand Weaving – Fulled Cloth

Hand Weaving: Fulled Cloth Yardage must go through a process called fulling, that opens the fibers and changes the interwoven threads into fabric. Different fulling techniques are used for different fibers. I […]