BEGINNERS : Suggestions and resources

BEGINNERS : Where to start?

August 12, 2021

So you want to get back to basics! To learn a new skill and make delicious woolly goodies for yourself, your family and friends. To practice mindful meditation, to slow down and relax. Maybe you are in home isolation and have some time on your hands!

BEGINNERS : KNIT Project recommendations

August 11, 2021

"Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either." Elizabeth Zimmermann

There is nothing wrong with a simple scarf or cotton washer. They are useful, practical and perfect for beginners and anyone wanting a relaxing project.

RESOURCES : ONLINE CROCHET Help & Tutorials

October 30, 2020

Learning to crochet online takes perseverance. Our real life crochet workshops, private lessons and clinics are popular because, while there is only a handful of stitches to learn, it is hard to understand the nuanced details of crochet and it takes to time and practice to develop a comfortable technique. Also crochet patterns can be written in either UK terminology or US terminology so this is an added complexity when navigating the online resources out there.

RESOURCES : ONLINE KNIT Help & Tutorials

October 30, 2020

When you're starting out on your crafting journey it can be daunting sifting through all the content, how to videos and inspiration available online. It's a lot like learning a new language and when you're stuck all alone you'll need some online friends.

We have put together some of our favourite online resources to help you navigate and find what you need to move forward.

RESOURCES : ONLINE Communities

October 29, 2020

Ravelry is one of our favourite online communitires for knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and dyers. It's often our first stop when looking for patterns and inspiration.