Tunisian crochet – sometimes called Afghan crochet – is a fascinating hybrid between knitting and crocheting. The fabric is denser than regular crochet, with a look that often resembles knitted stitches. For beginners, it's an exciting new technique that can be learned quickly with just a few basic stitches.

Socks? Today, they're everyday essentials – often overlooked and taken for granted. But in textile history, they reveal stories about society, craft, and culture. Particularly fascinating are the discoveries from the Abbasid period (750–1258 CE), when Baghdad and Fustāt (in modern Egypt) flourished as centers of science, art, and craftsmanship.

Imagine knitting not with wool, cotton, or alpaca – but with lava! Sounds wild? In fact, there is a yarn made from molten volcanic rock: basalt fiber yarn. It's a true fun fact from the world of textiles – robust, heat-resistant, and completely different from anything in your yarn basket.

Choosing the right yarn weight is one of the most important decisions in knitting and crochet. It doesn't just affect how your project looks – it determines warmth, drape, and even how fast you'll finish. From delicate lace to chunky super bulky, each yarn weight has its own strengths and best uses. Understanding the differences helps you avoid...

Cold feet, a chilly evening on the couch, and the hot water bottle has already gone lukewarm before the movie ends – sound familiar? The solution? Wool socks! Preferably hand-knitted. They're not just a cozy fashion statement but true health boosters – and they beat every hot water bottle hands down.

Knitting in palaces? For centuries, royal families have embraced handcrafts – not only as a pastime but also as a symbol of patriotism, community, and relatability.

Choosing the right yarn is almost as important as picking the right pattern. Fibers differ not only in look and feel but also in warmth, durability, and care. Especially in fall and winter, it's worth thinking carefully – your pullover shouldn't itch, your scarf shouldn't be too heavy, and your hat should still look good after a wash. Let's...

As the days grow shorter and the first frost settles, the desire for warm yarns and cozy handmade pieces returns. But what's on trend this season? Fall/Winter 2025 is all about the exciting interplay of bold textures and expressive colors – with handmade looks taking center stage.

Temperature blankets have grown from a niche idea into a beloved trend in the fiber arts community. The concept: each day of the year, you knit or crochet a row or motif in a color that reflects the day's temperature. By year's end, you hold a unique blanket that doubles as both diary and cozy heirloom.

When we step into a yarn store, we're greeted by shelves full of colorful skeins – but what's actually inside them? The label might read "100% Wool" or "75% Wool, 25% Polyamide." But what does that mean for your project? Whether pure natural fibers or blends, the composition of your yarn will determine softness, durability, and ease of care.

Halloween is around the corner – the perfect time to turn your home into a spooky, magical place. Instead of plastic decorations, why not make your own? Crochet pumpkins, ghosts, and spiders add a personal and sustainable touch. And for knitters, I've got an extra pumpkin tip too.

Handcrafts are deeply rooted all over the world – and sometimes we discover techniques so ancient that hardly anyone knows them anymore. One of these is nålbinding, a precursor to knitting and crochet. While most people associate nålbinding with Viking-age Scandinavia, the tradition has also lived on in South America – among the Nanti women of the...