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Is a sunny beach holiday on the cards this year? Or are you heading off to conquer the Alps in your cool new hiking boots? One thing’s for sure: holidays are handcrafting days! If you’re swapping your less-than-sunny ‘playa del backyard’ for the real deal on the Med, then there’s a few things every good handcraft enthusiast needs to bear in mind. What’s that, you ask? Well, read on for all our ha...

Crocheting is cool! The trendy cardigans, sweaters and accessories designed by Liefs van Suus are proof of this. Vibrant colors, interesting patterns and special stitches all go into making fashion that you gotta love! Want to get to know the crochet star behind these mod designs? Then read on for this second edition of ‘Yarnplaza & ... 2020'. ...

It's June! Which means it's once again time for a new Stitch of the Month. This time we're knitting honeycomb stitch. But first, let's cast our eyes back to May. How did you get on with the diamond stitch? Has a fabulous gem slipped off your needles? Then share your results with us on Facebook or Instagram. Or tell us about it in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!...

Punch needle embroidery has been the needlework rage for a while now. As all good craft enthusiasts, armed with brand new punch needle tools, you’ve no doubt given it a go and punched your first creations. With the basics under your belt, it’s time to branch out. But what makes a great punch needle yarn? Which is the perfect punch needle yarn for making the ultimate sofa cushion, wall hanging, cud...

Just as cheerful as her designs, Jolanda Maas herself is a delight to meet! Her designs are never boring, always brightly colored and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. We interviewed Jolanda for this first edition of our ‘Yarnplaza & … 2020’ series. A lovely chat in which we got to know lots about this talented Dutch crochet star....

Teddy yarn is perfect for knitting and crocheting soft, fluffy and cuddly creations. Crocheting with teddy yarn can sometimes be quite a challenge, but it’s worth it for the cuddliest of results! We’ve put together our top 10 tips for crocheting with teddy yarn. With these practical tips up your sleeve, crocheting with these lovely fluffy threads should be that little bit easier! Let’s go…...