Handcrafting to Relax: Uncover the Why's and How-To's Posted on 17-4-2020 by api_more2make.nl At a time when the term ‘workdays’ is synonymous with ‘stay-at-home days’, it’s sometimes hard to find the right balance between business and pleasure. Being at home all day means that many of us feel the urgent need to be productive and keep busy all day long. And so, we find ourselves sending off emails at 10:00 p.m. or texting colleagues while binge-watching a series on one of the many streamin... Continue reading
Start Crocheting: A Beginner’s Guide Posted on 15-4-2020 by api_more2make.nl Cute cuddly toys, summery shawls in gorgeous vibrant colors, trendy home décor… the world of crochet is a paradise of beautiful handiwork, so it’s not surprising that we’re huge fans. Fancy having a go yourself, but don’t know where to even start crocheting? Then you’ve come to the right place! A beginner’s guide to get you started on your very own crochet journey.... Continue reading
Have a ball this summer, with these balls of summer yarn! Posted on 10-4-2020 by api_more2make.nl Damp necks, fans working overtime, long traffic jams on route to the beach and SPF 50 smeared across your nose. In other words: summer! The season in which BBQs and blow-up pools are dragged down from the attic and any layer of clothing is one to many. But still, that one layer is essential! It protects your skin from the bright sun and keeps you warm when the day finally cools into evening. As yo... Continue reading
Start Knitting: A Beginner's Guide Posted on 9-4-2020 by api_more2make.nl Knitting. An age-old and beloved handcraft technique that our grandmothers have brought us up with. Whether a hat, a pair of socks, or a woolly sweater, grandma knew just what to do. Nowadays beautiful knitted sweaters and cardigans in the most stunning colors are popping up all over the shop, and suddenly grandma’s creations don’t seem so crazy after all. And now that you’ve acknowledged that you... Continue reading
Stitch of the Month: Knitting Diamond Lace Posted on 2-4-2020 by api_more2make.nl The ‘Stitch of the Month’ is back! Are you a beginner knitter or crocheter and would like to master some new stitches? Then you’ve come to the right place! Each month we will spotlight a new stitch. The lace stitch, the peacock stitch, the butterfly stitch, Apache tears… and by the end of the year, you’ll have some extra tools in your toolbox and an extensive stitch library at Yarnplaza to refer t... Continue reading
Creative Tips for Stay-At-Home Days Posted on 26-3-2020 by api_more2make.nl Stay home, stay safe! We hear these important instructions on repeat throughout the day. Sure, the first few days at home were pretty fun. But now the novelty has started wearing off and boredom is setting in. To help you get through these expanses of free time, we’ve put together a list of creative tips for stay-at-home days.... Continue reading