Category: Blog Posts
Blog posts about knitting, crochet and the love of the craft. Find out some interesting tidbits about your favourite hobby. Ever wondered where crochet came from? Ever wondered why your yarn splits when you crochet? Have an explore of the Germander Cottage Crafts blog.
Some great articles to get you started!
- Perfect gifts for people who knit and crochet.
- A brief history of crochet.
- Crochet myths.
- US and UK crochet terms explained.
Find a mix of opinion pieces, interesting facts about knitting and crochet, gift guides, tool guides and more.
How to make pom poms. Making pom poms and choosing the best pom pom maker.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. In this post I’m going to show you how I make perfectly round, full pom poms for hats and other craft projects. Pom poms can be notorious for…
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Knitting flat with circular needles
Can you knit flat with circular needles? Yes! You absolutely can. I’ve seen this question come up several times in knitting groups. Even advanced knitters will ask, ‘can you knit flat on circular needles?’ and the answer is yes. In this blog post I’ll talk you through the pros and cons of circular needles, and…
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How to graft the toe of your sock. Kitchener stitch tutorial.
Learn how to graft your sock toes seamlessly. Tutorial demonstrating the Kitchener stitch, also known as grafting.
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