I often receive letters requesting creative ways to use yarns left over from knitting and crochet projects. To get an idea of how much you have, which colors and which weights, sort yarns into groups.

When you see a nice handmade sweater, you know it took a while to make. The knitting or crocheting is just part of it. (A fun online calculator at www.lovecrafts.com estimates how long anything from a ...

Sew a handy yarn bag with this beginner-friendly tutorial and keep your crochet projects neatly organized. This tote features pockets for crochet hooks, space for yarn, and grommets that let your yarn ...

The fact that I knit year-round and live in sunny Meanjin/Brisbane often prompts people to look at me sideways. When we think of knitting, we tend to first think of the cosy jumpers, chic balaclavas ...

When you see a nice handmade sweater, you know it took a while to make. Before that, however, there are those who make the yarns. Indie craftspeople are doing new things with wool and other fibers, ...