Blog posts with tag: tutorial

Time for a new Stitch of the Month with a summery touch! With a little help from us at Yarnplaza, you’re going to learn to knit the peacock's tail stitch this August. It’s a special lace stitch with which to let your creativity run wild....

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! ...

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...

It's June! Which means it's once again time for a new Stitch of the Month. This time we're knitting honeycomb stitch. But first, let's cast our eyes back to May. How did you get on with the diamond stitch? Has a fabulous gem slipped off your needles? Then share your results with us on Facebook or Instagram. Or tell us about it in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!...

Kumi-…what? Kumihimo! This is a Japanese form of braid-making that allows you to create fantastic braided cords. These decorative cords are super versatile: turn one into a bracelet, a necklace, a bag handle, a key chain, or even a belt! In the video tutorial, Monique shows you how easy it is to braid these cords with a handy kumihimo disc. Watch the video and try out this fun braiding technique y...

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...