Blog posts with tag: crochet

There’s nothing we love more than spending hours at a time working on our latest crochet project. It brings us a lot of joy and a host of mental health benefits. But long crochet sessions have less positive consequences for your body. Makers who frequently spend hour after hour crocheting will already be familiar with the aches and pains we’re referring to. To be able to crochet happily ever after...

Get ready to countdown to Christmas! For many, Christmas is a joyous, yet busy time packed with get-togethers, celebrations, and good food. How nice is it, therefore, to take some time every day to slow down and reflect on this most festive season of the year during the Advent period? For the ultimate Christmas fans, we once again have a beautiful Christmas Advent CALendar in store for you. In thi...

Boo, it’s Halloween! Bring on the haunted houses, ghostly ghouls, wicked witches, spooky spiders, and all manner of other creepy creatures. But this tradition, with its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, isn’t merely about things that go bump in the night. It has also come to be associated with neighborly fun, sweet treats, and exciting decorations. The most iconic decoration is, of course, ...

With the cold fast approaching, hat season is on our doorstep. Now is the time to dig out your knitting needles and grab your crochet hooks to make your own hat. The hat trends this winter are focused on bright colors and chunky beanies. In this blog post, we talk about this essential winter accessory and share loads of inspiration for making the best knitted and crochet hats. Read on now! ...

There is nothing finer than a warm stole wrapped around your shoulders when it’s cold outside. Stoles and shawls make wonderful extra layers for movie nights on the sofa or long walks in the brisk fall air. In this blog post, we tell you all about these stylish alternatives to scarves and share a few of our favorite stoles and shawls....

As a knitter or crocheter, you put a huge amount of time and effort into your handiwork. Some projects take days, weeks, and sometimes even months to make. But finally, the ends are woven in, and your masterpiece is ready to wear. Then disaster strikes! After just a short time, you discover the first pills. How disappointing. After all that work, you naturally want your garment or blanket to look ...