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Welcome to the world of stitches.

Knitting and crochet are about so much more than counting stitches.

This is where you’ll find techniques and yarn, practical tips, free projects with #FreeStitches, stories from the world of knitting and crochet, and sometimes the things that don’t quite go according to plan.

A place to read, learn, discover – and sometimes simply smile.

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Headache? Migraine? And stress already knocking at your door? Maybe your best remedy isn't in the medicine cabinet – but in your hands. Yes, really: Knitting and crocheting can actually help relieve migraine symptoms. Why? Because they calm your mind, focus your attention, and offer the comfort of rhythm, repetition and control – exactly what you...

The journey of sheep wool is fascinating and versatile! Before we can hold it in our hands and transform it into beautiful knitting or crochet projects, it undergoes an extensive processing journey. In this post, I'll take you on a discovery tour, explaining how raw sheep wool is turned into fine yarn. We will also explore the different types...