Blog posts with tag: yarn and colors

Summer is in full swing, meaning that your big spring clean is (should be!) behind you. You've pulled everything away from the walls, your baseboards and floorboards have been dusted and polished. And curtains laundered. Ovens are sparkling. But has this deep clean and all those working-from-home days now convinced you that your home could do with an upgrade? Then, now's your chance! With the long...

Crochet; a handcraft technique that’s loved by many and practiced daily all over the world. If you’d like to join this wonderful group of creative spirits known as crocheters, then this blog’s for you. Choosing the perfect crochet hook can be tricky, but it’s got to be done! So, let us help you pick the perfect crochet hook for you, one that’ll glide smoothly through your latest crochet project an...

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…...

Damp necks, fans working overtime, long traffic jams on route to the beach and SPF 50 smeared across your nose. In other words: summer! The season in which BBQs and blow-up pools are dragged down from the attic and any layer of clothing is one to many. But still, that one layer is essential! It protects your skin from the bright sun and keeps you warm when the day finally cools into evening. As yo...

Both office and school buildings as well as local supermarket shelves are empty. We touch elbows instead of shaking hands and keep 1.5 meters distance between us. The sentence ‘I’m just Skyping with Grandpa’ is now a common refrain and the term ‘work-days’ has been replaced by ‘home-days’. There is no way around it anymore, the Coronavirus is well and truly among us and is not going away any time ...