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Cramps in your fingers, heavy arms, a stiff back, pins and needles in your legs. The life of a keen handcrafter is far from glamorous. Now, you could think, “I’m going to take a break and put the work away, because no lives depend on it and tomorrow’s another day.” But that’s always easier said than done! ...

Diamonds are a girl's best friend! Or do you (not so) secretly prefer yarn? Either way, read on because it's time to add another chapter to our on-going WIP (work-in-progress), the Yarnplaza stitch library. This month, it’s gorgeous and it’s bling. It’s time for knitting diamond stitch! This stitch certainly looks as classy as it sounds. And our Stitch of the Month tutorial is sure to take you fro...

Weekends are perfect for days out with the kids. Climbing at playground, paddling in the pool, sandcastles on the beach, strolling through the forest and ice creams all round! A trip to the zoo is also a firm favorite for many. But now, to spare you the hours spent spreading peanut butter sandwiches, the high entrance fees and the long queue for the monkey house, we’re bringing the animals directl...

Do you want to spoil your dearest mother, grandmother or mother-in-law? Of course, you don't need an excuse to do something nice for her, but Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to pamper her that little bit extra! Are you stuck for an original gift idea? Then let us inspire you with our top 10 gifts for Mother's Day......

Color your world with pompons! These woolly balls of delight are easy to make and super versatile. You can do so much with them! A playful topper on your cozy winter hat or fun tie-ends on a poncho. Or how about as cheerful embellishments for your home accessories? Monique, one of our designers extraordinaire, has even created a chandelier with pompons! If you have wool at home, then you already h...

Kumi-…what? Kumihimo! This is a Japanese form of braid-making that allows you to create fantastic braided cords. These decorative cords are super versatile: turn one into a bracelet, a necklace, a bag handle, a key chain, or even a belt! In the video tutorial, Monique shows you how easy it is to braid these cords with a handy kumihimo disc. Watch the video and try out this fun braiding technique y...