A step by step tutorial on how to wind skeins of yarn into a ball using different methods – one for each skill level So, you bought a beautiful hank of yarn but now you want to start your project and you don’t know how to wind it into a ball so you can start …
A detailed list of all the materials and tools you need as a knitting beginner and how to use them. So, you want to start knitting? Maybe you found my free knitting school already and you are all stoked to get started. But now you don’t know what you need to buy? What are the …
Must have knitting supplies for knitters. A list of essential items and equipment you can buy to improve your hobby. Are you just starting out? And now you are wondering about essential knitting tools every knitter needs? Well, then you came to the right place! I compiled a massive list of knitting tools with detailed …
An in-depth and non-sponsored review of the four big interchangeable knitting needle set brands I am sure you have considered buying an interchangeable knitting needle set. Maybe you already own one. It’s certainly one of the most important knitting tools and the advantages are many: Instead of buying a new pair of needles for every …
A massive resource with all the indie dyers and yarn artists in one alphabetical big list for easy access and research Are you looking for the perfect yarn for your next project? A wonderful customized colorway with speckles perhaps? Do you want to support local small businesses instead of larger corporations or find the perfect …
A detailed look at camel hair yarn. How soft is it really? How does it knit up, and is it worth the price? These days, a lot of people buy yarn online, where you can’t feel or touch it. And even if you could, you might not be able to tell how it knits up, …
5 easy methods to calculate yarn requirements. Find how much yarn you need for a scarf. An easy knitting tutorial for beginners.
A detailed guide to choosing the best knitting yarn for beginners. Which materials are easiest to knit and which thickness (weight) should you choose for those first stitches?
A very detailed guide to finding the best knitting needles for beginners. Pros and cons of bamboo, metal, and plastic needles.