Blog posts with tag: summer

Think knitting and crocheting is just for grannies? Think again! Just look at TikTok and Instagram to see how many young people are wielding knitting needles or crochet hooks to make gorgeous items. And to top it all, crocheting or knitting your own clothes is hot! Unique clothing that is fully tailored to your own body, in exactly the right color, with all the details just as you want them to be....

We love making lists, and we have once again put together a fantastic list of project ideas for your upcoming holiday. After all, what’s a holiday without a great holiday project? Are you a big crochet fan, or handier with a pair of knitting needles, or have you recently discovered the super trendy technique of punch needle? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here are our top 10 holiday projects...

Katia is bringing the party to you this summer! Color, texture, style and more than a hint of glam, all wrapped up in a multi-functional accessory that no wardrobe should be without. Read on as we present no fewer than 7 FREE patterns for knitting and crocheting gorgeous summer scarves from Katia....

Vamos a la... front or back garden, balcony, roof terrace, or that quite large south-facing French window. For over a year now, we’ve had to make do with enjoying the sunshine from home. But all signs point to a return to summers past and those beach loungers with our names on them. It also means it’s time to pack away the loungewear and get dressed to impress! Is your summer wardrobe complete yet...

Do you have a well-deserved vacation on the cards this month? But have you not fully planned out yet? Great! Because this sunny month of July, we’re going to teach you how to knit the butterfly stitch. Then you can use the whole vacation to practice! ...

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...