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Have you always wanted to give punch needlework a go, but find you don’t have the time, energy or even desire to start a big project? Then join our 6-week long PAL! “What’s a PAL?”, I hear you ask. PAL stands for ‘Punch Along’, of course! During this Punch Along, we will introduce you and fellow craft lovers to the wonderful world of punch needle embroidery. And before you know it, you’ll be makin...

Brrr... It's cold outside! With temperatures dropping ever closer to zero and below and the occasional flurries of snow making their appearance, winter is well and truly here. We may not have all gotten the White Christmas we’d been hoping for, but after a relaxing festive period spent indoors, enjoying all the traditions that go with it, it’s time to break out those hooks and needles and get on w...

Let’s get the party started! We’re proud to present the Dream Blanket 5.0, a very special anniversary edition! In recent years, we’ve designed four unique throw blankets with exciting varieties of stitches. And once again, this year, we’re adding another lovely edition to the list, the 5.0. To mark the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Yarnplaza Dream Blankets, we’re getting out the balloons ...

Don’t worry, you’re certainly not the first or the only one to balk at the sight of a crochet chart. All those symbols; what are you supposed to do with them?! In this blog post, we share the benefits of being able to read crochet charts to motivate you, reveal what each symbol means, and take you through—in detail—how to read such a chart. Ready? Let’s go...

There’s just a little over a week left, then…. It’s Christmas! Have you already sent all your Christmas cards? Why not add an even more personal touch this year and crochet your own Christmas cards? Guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face, from your family and friends to the lonely person living a few doors down. Read on for a how-to...

The holidays are drawing closer! Are you a big fan of crochet or knitting? Or do you know someone who is a die-hard craft fan and deserves a special treat this Christmas? Then this blog is just for you. We’ve put together our top budget-friendly gift ideas under € 30!...