Welcome to the world of timeless elegance and functional style! Handmade leather bags are not just accessories; they're a statement of...

If you're new to machine knitting, you've likely heard of waste yarn, cast-on combs, and weights. But there’s one small, slippery, and...

Hand-dyed yarns are known for their vibrant and unique colours. However, these skeins often bring an element of unpredictability. Even...

Foundation crochet stitches are a method of starting a crochet project without first creating a starting chain. Instead, you...

Precision is not about following rules; it is about understanding structure. When swatching for circular projects (hats, cowls, seamless sweaters), we know we must swatch in the round to mimic the mechanics of spiral knitting. However, the standard "Speed Swatch" method—dragging long floats across the back—introduces a fatal flaw: Tension Distortion. If those back floats are even slightly too tight, they pull the fabric inward, artificially increasing your stitch count. This

How to surface slip stitch to attach: Surface slip stitching is an excellent method for attaching straps to crochet garments, purses,...

There are four main types of sweater fit, of which the ease is manipulated in order to result in the desired look. Ease is the difference...

Front Treble Cross (ftrx) (also called Front Cross Treble) The front treble cross will be worked over 6 stitches. Skip three stitches,...

Yarn over (YO) , insert hook into the stitch. YO pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Immediately pull that first loop (you just pulled up) through the second loop on your hook (2 loops on your hook). This is the "secret sauce" that creates the slant. Yarn over  again. Pull through both remaining loops  on your hook. 💡 Pro-Tip Note: The "Pinch & Twist" To prevent your hook from snagging and to keep your rhythm fluid, use the Pinch & Twist  method: The Maneuver:  After you y

Yarn over and insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 1 loop, yarn over and pull...

Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 1 loop (creating the extension), yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops.

The Automatic Weaving Arm AW-1  is an accessory manufactured by Silver Reed, and it is also compatible with machines under the Studio,...