Sparkle and Shine: Elegant Beaded Ring Patterns
When I was younger, I loved chunky beaded rings, with beads strung onto stretchy string. While my adoration for these beaded rings has worn off,…
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Favorite Amigurumi Books for Crochet Fun
Amigurumi, the art of crocheting cute, miniature animals, toys, and characters, has become incredibly popular as a gateway to learning crochet. With designs ranging from…
Crafting a Beloved Community
I am a Black woman who knits. Like a lot of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), I have had negative experiences in the…
Sip, Sip, Knit: Gifts for Knitters Who Love Coffee and Tea
For the caffeine-fueled stitchers who relish taking sips of a warm beverage in between rows of a project, this collection of thoughtful gifts for knitters…
Favorite Metal Clay Ring Projects
Metal clay is super fun to work with and is easy to shape, which makes it perfect for ring making. Whether you are a pro…
Crochet Sock Heels to Master
Crochet socks in general, and crochet sock heels in particular have a reputation for being tricky. Start reading a crochet sock pattern and it’s easy…
Free Beading Pattern: Brick Stitch Pumpkin Pie Earrings
One of my favorite parts of the holidays is the pie that accompanies it. Every Thanksgiving, my family and I would go to my Gammy’s…
Interweave Knits Gifts ’23 Fiber Review: What’s Glowing On? Neon and Saturated Yarn Shades
Make the holidays merry and brighter with bold, on-trend neon colors! Here are a few of our favorite brightly-colored and neon yarns on the market now. Let’s…
How to Knit Thrums
Settlers in the Maritime provinces of Canada were a hardy, resourceful bunch. Facing long, cold winters, they developed a method for using scraps of wool…
Tips for Shopping the Tucson Gem Shows
The largest gem shows on Earth take place in Tucson, Arizona, every January and February. As award-winning silversmith Jeff Fulkerson says, “For those who haven’t…
