Painting with yarn: 4 decorative embroidery and punch needle patterns Posted on 21-11-2022 by Muriël Blom 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... Continue reading
Teddy bears: 6 of the cutest cuddly bears to crochet and knit Posted on 8-9-2022 by Karlijn van Mil In all likelihood, you too snuggled up to one every night as a child: a teddy bear. Most of us grew up with a soft, cuddly bear with whom we shared all our joys and sorrows. How special would it therefore be to crochet or knit a new teddy bear for the next generation? For inspiration, we have put together our favorite teddy bear patterns and kits for you.... Continue reading
Embroidering on clothing: Handy tips and tricks Posted on 17-6-2022 by Karlijn van Mil You have no doubt already seen it trending on social media: beautiful embroidery on clothing. While some designs have been stitched by machine, many have not. You too can add cute embellishments to an old pair of pants, denim jacket, or T-shirt. In this blog, you can read all about embroidering on clothing as we share some useful tips and tricks.... Continue reading
Spring interview with Petra Posted on 4-4-2022 by Karlijn van Mil Yes! Our Yarnplaza Spring Week begins today. We have great offers, discounts, and blog posts in store for you all week long. Today, we kick off with an interview with Petra, the owner of Yarnplaza. We asked her a number of spring-themed questions. Read on to see what she had to say.... Continue reading
Crochet or knit a temperature blanket Posted on 24-1-2022 by Janita van Rijnsbergen Bring your year literally and metaphorically to life with a temperature blanket. A project that you can enjoy each and every day for a whole year. Want to know more? Then read on as we share all you need to know about this year-round project!... Continue reading
Top 10 Baby Blankets – The best crochet and knitting patterns in a row Posted on 11-1-2022 by Karlijn van Mil We all want a crocheted or knitted baby blanket that is comfortable and warm for our little ones. Even better if it also breathes well, feels soft, and is in the right colors. If you have been searching for the perfect baby blanket, look no further! Let us inspire you with our top 10 of the best crochet and knitting patterns for baby blankets. Which one will you make?... Continue reading