Resource Library

All of the tidbits of wisdom that our crafty community has gleaned over the years in one convenient place for you! Check out our sections below to learn more.

Yarn Guide

• Yarn Weights
• Yarn Care Symbols
• Washing Your Yarn
• Substituting Yarns
• Hand-Dyed Yarn

Knitting

Techniques

• Casting On
• Binding/Casting Off

Stitches

• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Slip Stitch
• Colorwork
• Stranded Knitting (catching floats)
• Edging Stitches
• Rib Stitches
• Cablework
• Lace and Eyelets

Tips and Tricks

• Needle Sizes
• Abbreviations
• Fixing Mistakes
• Reading Charts
• Loom Knitting
• Knitting Machines

Crochet

Stitches

• Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Treble Crochet
• Foundation Single Crochet
• Bobbles & Puffs
• Chevrons & Ripples
• Colorwork
• Lace & Shells
• Squares & Motifs
• Tunisian Crochet
• Edgings

Tips and Tricks

• Hook Sizes
• Abbreviations
• Fixing Mistakes
• Reading Charts

Spinning

• Spinning a Balanced Yarn
• Drop Spindle vs Supported Spindle
• Using a Spinning Wheel
• Types of Spinning Wheels
• Best Fibers for Beginner Spinners

Weaving

• Types of Looms
• Beginner Basics
• Weaving Techniques
• Free Patterns

Felting

• Types of Felting: Wet vs Dry
• Step-by-Step Wet Felting for Beginners
• What is Fulling
• Fulling How-To
• Wool Shrinkage Calculator