Handicraft technique: Wool felting for beginners Posted on 24-10-2022 by Muriël Blom Felting tends to be something you try to avoid in yarn-based crafts. You want to keep the fibers of your processed fabric smooth, your stitches defined, and avoid any shrinkage. For certain projects, however, you might choose to deliberately felt your fabric to transform it into something special. In this blog post, we guide you through all the ins and outs of wool felting as a handicraft techniqu... Continue reading
Crochet Apache Tears - Stitch of the Month Posted on 3-6-2022 by Karlijn van Mil A stitch with one of the most mysterious names as well as one of the most striking effects. Also, a stitch that inspires much awe in (beginner) crocheters. It can only be Apache Tears. And today, we are going to transform that awe into excitement and crochet fun. You will discover that this crochet stitch is much easier than it looks and ideal for beginners looking to impress.... Continue reading
Stitch of the Month: Knit the Peacock's Tail Stitch Posted on 17-8-2020 by api_more2make.nl 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.... Continue reading
Stitch of the Month: Knit the Butterfly Stitch Posted on 1-7-2020 by api_more2make.nl 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! ... Continue reading
Punch Needle Embroidery: A Complete Beginner's Guide Posted on 22-6-2020 by api_more2make.nl 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... Continue reading
Stitch of the Month: Knitting Honeycomb Stitch Posted on 3-6-2020 by api_more2make.nl 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!... Continue reading