Blog posts with tag: Phildar

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...

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…...

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...

Crochet hooks are essential tools for your favorite hobby (CROCHETING!), so at the very least they deserve a safe and happy place to live! Let us inspire you with some great ideas for storing your crochet hooks. We even have 2 free patterns to share with you so you can crochet your very own crochet hook storage....

Phildar Phil Coton is a very popular cotton yarn among crocheters and knitters. Besides the well-known Phil Coton 3 and 4, Phildar recently introduced their latest addition Phil Coton 2. Three seemingly the same yarns, so what's exactly the difference between them? In this blog we go into all the details......

Phildar Summer Yarns 2017 - Colour, style and quality; that's what Phildar stands for this summer. New yarns, airy threads, plenty of colours and endless inspiration. This new collection brings a season full of new ideas, fun knitting projects and lovely crochet items. Read all about Phildar's 5 newest yarns in this blog... ...