Blog posts with tag: trick

Have you ever been into a store in winter, picked up a fantastically soft cardigan from the rack, only to see the price tag and think, ‘That’s a whole HEAP of cash!’? Chances are, that super soft cardigan or sweater was made with mohair. But what if we told you that you could have your own version of this luxe garment? In your favorite colorway and with a much softer hit to your wallet. All you ne...

"How should you wash your woolen clothing?” This is a question we often get asked, so we thought we’d gather all our advice for washing woolen clothing in this post. Once you’ve read these top tips and tricks, (wool) laundry day will be child’s play!...

So, you want to learn to crochet! But where do you begin? In previous blog posts we gave you an introduction to the world of crochet and some tips and tricks for choosing the right crochet hook. And this time, we dive into the murky realm of patterns and demystify how to read a crochet pattern. Once you’ve read this post, these patterns will no longer have any secrets from you. ...

More and more craft enthusiasts are discovering this wonderful embroidery technique: punch needle! And that’s not without good reason because it is highly addictive. It’s super fun to do and you can use it to create stunning works of art on canvas with great ease. Discover everything you need to know to get started with this technique. We’ll take you through the basics, how it works, what tools yo...

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…...