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Nifty Knitting And Yarn Crafts
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items I am a woman of ten thousand hobbies. I can, and will, learn a new craft in a matter of days if I set my mind to it- especially if it has to do with knitting, weaving, spinning, or any other yarn craft out there. I have an obsession with being able t...
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Yarns
Knitting
Weaving and Spinning
Crochet
Nalbinding
Fun Patterns
Yarns
Fine yarns are the bedrock of any fibre project. There are so many varieties, weights and fibres to choose from! Having the right yarn for your tools is essential for success.
Nothing is softer than bamboo fibre yarn. It's gloriously silky, drapes beautifully, and makes beautifully comfortable scarves and shawls!
LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn
Bamboo and cotton make for a lightweight, breathable yarn. Great for summer knitting projects.
Coboo® Yarn
Big balls of cotton yarn! Buying yarn in bulk is always a great idea. If you have a big project, you'll need a ton. If you like a particular yarn's dye lot, buying as much as possible before it's all gone is always a good idea.
Local Grown Cotton Yarn
Midknit yarns are absolutely gorgeous. Their dye lots are so unique, layered, and deep. Definitely check them out!
ACADEMIA // Hand Dyed Yarn // Tonal Yarn
Midknit Cravings always have great yarn collections up for sale. They're a great place to go for inspiration!
CITY OF BRIDGES // 3 SKEIN BUNDLE // Choose Your Yarn Weight
Knitting
Needles, looms, and accessories, oh my!
Knitting looms are easily one of my favorite tools to work on. You can build up simple, repeatable patterns quite rapidly. A big infinity loom like this works for everything from shawls to blankets, and this kit comes with everything except the yarn!...
Knit Quick™ Infinity Loom by Loops & Threads™
Rectangle looms can be used for everything an infinity loom can be used for, with the added bonus of being able to make bulky winter scarves. It's all about how you string your yarn.
Loops & Threads® Knit Quick™ Long Loom Set | Michaels
Round looms make hats a total cinch. I've worked up a beautiful beanie hat in just a few hours of consistent work on one of these beauties.
Cousin™ D.I.Y! Round Knitting Loom Set
I have yet to master the gorgeous cable knit. Someday I'll get it right, and then I'll have a mountain of projects with gorgeous Celtic knotwork designs all the way ‘round the hems! If you want to beat me to figuring it out, you’ll need these guys.
Clover Cable Stitch Holders - Michaels
If you knit on a loom, you don't need needles. But if you want to learn the old fashioned way, these guys are a nice inexpensive staple. These ones are a size 8, but you can find them in any size you need. Matching yarn weight and needle size is extr...
Takumi Bamboo Single Pointed Knitting Needles, 13"
This is a huge set of interchangable needles and a cable for making circular knit projects.
Knit Picks Interchangeable Needle Set - Majestic Wood
Weaving and Spinning
Looms, spindles, combs, hooks and ideas!
I own precisely this frame loom. It works beautifully for making small panels that can be stitched together. Quilts and wall hangings can both be put together quite easily from squares made on this loom.
X Large Weaving Loom Kit, Also Known as Tapestry Weave Loom Lap Heddle Loom With Stand, Weave Frame Loom, For Beginners - DIY
Crochet
Hooks of all sizes and shapes, suitable for regular and Tunisian crochet patterns.
A nice, colorful set of wooden crochet hooks. Always check your hooks when you buy a new set of wooden ones; if there's a splinter or something under the end, it can catch in your yarn and split it. It's easy enough to give a light go over with a nai...
Knit Picks Crochet Hooks - Radiant Wood
Simple steel hooks. More durable than the wooden ones, although I personally prefer the feel of working with a wooden hook. These are perfect for beginners, with no splintering and three different sizes to work with.
Steel Crochet Hook Set by Loops & Threads®, 1/7/10
Tunisian crochet requires long hooks, since you work the stitches on the hook like knitting. This interchangeable set has just about everything you need for Tunisian projects, with several sizes and a handy carrying case so you don't lose any.
Lykke Driftwood 6" Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set - Grey Denim Effect
Nalbinding
Nalbinding – or needle binding – is an old Scandinavian craft that involves knotting wool yarn around your thumb with a needle. It's a very effective way of crafting everything from socks to sweaters. Very easy to get started on, owing to the lack of...
Nalbinding is so named for the ‘nal’ – the needle. This is pretty much the only equipment you need, so choosing a beautiful needle is a matter of personal taste.
Curved Nalbinding Needle
Fun Patterns
You've got the tools; now, what are you going to do with them?
A handy-dandy guide to learning how to knit on a loom! Don't worry, it comes with patterns.
Loom Knitting Guide & Patterns: Perfect for Beginner to Advanced Loom Knitters|Paperback
I never really got into the Outlander movie or the books, to be honest. Which is a shame, because on paper it should be right up my alley. Regardless, I love this book of knitting patterns- it's great for beginners, and it has some lovely projects fo...
Highland Knits: Knitwear Inspired by the Outlander Series|Paperback
An absolutely stunning free pattern for a throw blanket. Look at that stitch!
Rincon Afghan (Crochet
Is there a more classic item to create with yarn than a sweater? I've always been more of a fan of shawls and blankets, but I love a beautiful knitted cardigan or sweater. I've never successfully whipped one up myself, but I plan to learn! This book ...
Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs For Everyday Wear