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September is the month that keeps on giving! The Drops Merino Mania sale is in full swing, the latest winter yarns and projects are now in store, we’ve put out some free tutorials for pimping up a basket… And now we’ve got our monthly treat for all you crocheters out there! Our Stitch of the Month this September is a variation on the much-loved crocheted seed stitch. ...

We all know that adults should be drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day. And if you’re particularly active or it’s a warm day, then it's all the more important. Having a bottle of water with you on the go is the ideal way to keep reminding yourself to stay hydrated. But what if you’re heading out for a hike, bike ride or just to the store? How do you take your (refillable) water bottle with ...

It’s September already; how time flies! The summer vacation is over, kids are back at (home-)school and the first Christmas treats can be found in store. We’ve packed our bikinis away, dug out our sweaters and squeezed ourselves back into tights and leggings. We are ready for fall! This season is the perfect time to add some cozy touches to your home. And we’re here to lend you a hand with 4 fun D...

Challenge yourself this season with a new winter project! While snowflakes drift down outside your window, you can relax under a soft blanket or in front of a warm fireplace with your handcraft work on your lap. Add a steaming cup of tea or coffee and you’re all set to start. Let us inspire you with our top 10 winter projects. ...

So, you want to learn to knit! Great! Welcome to our wonderful world of delightful yarn and shiny knitting needles. There’s probably an item of clothing or accessory that’s caught your eye and you’re about to take your first steps towards making that item a knitted reality. To get your started, we’ll help you over that final hurdle to knitting your first stitches: how to read a knitting pattern. ...

From ‘crochet isn’t for me’ to reaching the final of the Dutch HaakSTER (‘Crochet-STAR’) 2019 competition, Eline Ermstrang has discovered the joy of crocheting and now helps others enjoy it too. For our third ‘Yarnplaza & … 2020’ collaboration, Eline has designed a stylish baby blanket with modern stitches and color gradient. Want to find out more about this up-and-coming talent and her creation? ...