A professional seamstress. Isabel has her own video blog where she shares her experience about all the aspects of sewing – from choosing suitable materials to step-by-step instructions on how to sew a summer skirt.
Despite its name, crewel embroidery is actually rather fun. There are tons of patterns and designs to choose from and if you can master this art, you will have some beautiful creations. Those who are well-versed in embroidery will already be familiar with crewel embroidery, but those just starting out may need more ...
Embroidery has been around for thousands of years and is essentially the art of adding decorative stitching to fabric. There are different types of embroidery, including needlepoint, cross-stitching, crewel work, and quilting, all of which take some practice to ...
The first thing most of us think of to showcase our embroidery skills is to put it in a frame and hang it on the wall. While this is the easiest route, the artistry of embroidery can be displayed in other means that give the final piece a professional look.
We are going to explore the different ways of how to ...
Regular knitters know their work is not a simple one-time job. They can’t just start and finish in one sitting. Putting down your work means forgetting which row you were on. Sometimes you can lose track of the rows even during knitting. This is why it is important to learn how to count rows in knitting.
There are ...
Are you new to the world of knitting? If you are a beginner, you may be wondering how to use circular knitting needles. Circular needles are easier to work with and more versatile compared to straight needles.
Circular knitting needles are usually ...
If you are learning how to knit, then you should master the art of picking up stitches as well. The process of knitting includes creating different kinds of stitches using yarn, wool, or any other kind of material.
For knitting, a person has to knit consecutive loops that overlap with the surrounding loops. ...
Most beginners, when they start knitting, prefer learning and working with basic flat knitting. It is simpler than circular knitting. However, as you get the hang of knitting, you are more eager to move up to more complex levels, such as circular knitting.
Unlike regular flat knitting, where you knit a complete row ...
One of the main reasons knitting is quite exciting is that there's always something new to learn. It could be an unusual tool, a new knitting method, or a useful hack; either way, knitting is a beautiful journey of self-discovery. We recently tried out continental knitting, and while it has a reputation for having ...
Acrylic yarn is a staple in most knitters’ yarn stash because it is affordable, easily accessible and great for a wide variety of projects. Some professionals even prefer it to cotton yarn. Blocking acrylic yarn is dreaded by both novice and experienced ...
Knitting From ‘extreme’ knitters and Insta-knit groups to knitting circles that are hotbeds of activism, Cassidy George explores how a traditional craft became fashion-forward and radical. that there are Instagram pages and Youtube channels dedicated to the craft. Unlike in the past, however, patterns are now cool. ...
