Category: Algemeen

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 techn...

There is nothing finer than a warm stole wrapped around your shoulders when it’s cold outside. Stoles and shawls make wonderful extra layers for movie nights on the sofa or long walks in the brisk fall air. In this blog post, we tell you all about these stylish alternatives to scarves and share a few of our favorite stoles and shawls.

As a knitter or crocheter, you put a huge amount of time and effort into your handiwork. Some projects take days, weeks, and sometimes even months to make. But finally, the ends are woven in, and your masterpiece is ready to wear. Then disaster strikes! After just a short time, you discover the first pills. How disappointing. After all that work, you naturally want your garment or blanket to lo...

Choosing the right yarn can sometimes be tricky. There is so much choice today and the lists of fibers on yarn labels can often be bewildering. Some terms are a mouthful, and some fibers you will never have heard of or worked with before. Polyamide, mohair, elastane, the list goes on. So, what do all these terms mean? What effect would cashmere wool have on your project, for example? Learn all ...

A bedspread is a large cloth, such as a blanket, used to cover your bed. Amongst other things, it helps your bed linen stay clean for longer and keeps it dust-free. Nowadays, most people use bedspreads for decorative purposes. A luxurious handmade blanket is a great way to make your room feel warm and cozy. In this blog post, you will find the most stylish inspiration for making your very own b...