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There’s nothing we love more than spending hours at a time working on our latest crochet project. It brings us a lot of joy and a host of mental health benefits. But long crochet sessions have less positive consequences for your body. Makers who frequently spend hour after hour crocheting will already be familiar with the aches and pains we’re referring to. To be able to crochet happily ever after...

Handmade items add warmth, depth, and comfort to an indoor space. While cushions and blankets make delightful additions, they can quickly become too much of a good thing. Especially in small spaces. A great alternative to soft furnishings is handmade wall art. This blog is an ode to embroidered and needle-punched wall decorations that you can make yourself. From imaginative décor for the nursery t...

Get ready to countdown to Christmas! For many, Christmas is a joyous, yet busy time packed with get-togethers, celebrations, and good food. How nice is it, therefore, to take some time every day to slow down and reflect on this most festive season of the year during the Advent period? For the ultimate Christmas fans, we once again have a beautiful Christmas Advent CALendar in store for you. In thi...

Boo, it’s Halloween! Bring on the haunted houses, ghostly ghouls, wicked witches, spooky spiders, and all manner of other creepy creatures. But this tradition, with its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, isn’t merely about things that go bump in the night. It has also come to be associated with neighborly fun, sweet treats, and exciting decorations. The most iconic decoration is, of course, ...

With the cold fast approaching, hat season is on our doorstep. Now is the time to dig out your knitting needles and grab your crochet hooks to make your own hat. The hat trends this winter are focused on bright colors and chunky beanies. In this blog post, we talk about this essential winter accessory and share loads of inspiration for making the best knitted and crochet hats. Read on now! ...

Felting tends to be something you try to avoid in yarn-based crafts. You want to keep the fibers of your processed fabric smooth, your stitches defined, and avoid any shrinkage. For certain projects, however, you might choose to deliberately felt your fabric to transform it into something special. In this blog post, we guide you through all the ins and outs of wool felting as a handicraft techniqu...