How to Successfully Block Knitting Acrylic: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Successfully Block Knitting Acrylic: A Step-by-Step Guide

Do your finished knitting projects often seem a bit off-kilter? Trust us, we understand completely. After tackling numerous acrylic yarn projects ourselves, we too have experienced this common hurdle. Don’t worry though – in this blog post, you’ll discover thoroughly tested methods to successfully block your knit items made of acrylic yarn for that polished…

How to Knit Slippers with Straight Needles: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

How to Knit Slippers with Straight Needles: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Ever found yourself wishing for a pair of delightfully warm, homemade slippers but unsure how to craft them? Totally get you. It can be quite the task hunting down beginner-friendly knitting patterns that don’t demand the use of circular needles or double points – it’s like searching for a needle in a fashion haystack. But…

How To Seam Knitting: A Guide To Achieving Seamless Finishes

How To Seam Knitting: A Guide To Achieving Seamless Finishes

Knitting is such a fulfilling hobby, but goodness knows, mastering those last stitches to finish off your knitted masterpieces can be quite the head-scratcher at times. If you’ve ever pored over two knit pieces puzzled about how on earth you’re supposed to join them together seamlessly – well, rest assured we understand the struggle! All…

Q&A: Can knitting make you dizzy?

Q&A: Can knitting make you dizzy?

Ever found yourself feeling a touch off-kilter during your cozy knitting sessions? You’re not alone. In fact, research has shown that engaging in complex tasks like knitting can occasionally cause a wave of dizziness. This blog post is here to sift through the connection between this much-loved craft and those unexpected dizzy spells, while sharing…

Q&A: Can knitting cause rotator cuff injury?

Q&A: Can knitting cause rotator cuff injury?

Are you a passionate knitter who’s got some unexplained shoulder discomfort? We understand how frustrating that can be. It turns out, knitting can occasionally lead to a rotator cuff injury. After scratching our heads and doing some research, we realized there’s a link between the two; along with ways to prevent it and manage if…

Q&A: Can knitting cause tennis elbow?

Q&A: Can knitting cause tennis elbow?

Ever found your elbow aching after an productive knitting marathon? Trust us, you’re not alone. Many of us have felt that nagging discomfort too – the cheeky culprit commonly known as ‘tennis elbow’. After delving deep into research and consulting top health experts, we’ve uncovered that it’s actually those repetitive motions – like our beloved…

Q&A: Can knitting cause trigger finger?

Q&A: Can knitting cause trigger finger?

Ever found yourself rubbing a stiff or uncomfortable finger after an extended, blissful knitting session? You’re not alone, we can feel that tender twinge too! Did you know this could be an indicator of something called ‘trigger finger’? Our helpful blog post will illuminate this condition for you. We delve into its connections with knitting…

Q&A: Can knitting be undone from the bottom?

Q&A: Can knitting be undone from the bottom?

Ever found yourself caught in the middle of a knitting project that seems never-ending? That’s a conundrum most of us crafters have grappled with at some point! Feeling your exasperation, we’ve delved into every nook and cranny of this beloved craft to uncover solutions. This article is set to guide you meticulously on how to…

Q&A: Can knitting cause frozen shoulder?

Q&A: Can knitting cause frozen shoulder?

Ever experienced that subtle ache in your shoulder, growing increasingly persistent after long hours lost in the comforting rhythm of knitting? You’re not alone. We understand how frustrating this can be — feeling a twinge every time you complete a stitch can really take away from the serene joy of crafting. Surprisingly, studies link repetitive…

Q&A: Can you change a crochet pattern to a knitting pattern?

Q&A: Can you change a crochet pattern to a knitting pattern?

Ever found a crochet pattern that just makes your heart sing, but you’re more comfortable in the world of knitting? You’re not the only one. Luckily there’s plenty of ways to turn those crochet patterns into knit ones! Our article today aims to shed light on these methods and offer a clear, step-by-step guide so…