Tips

Looking for some useful tips?  Cast your eye through these pages - if you have a great tip to share, why not send it to us!

Crochet Cast Off - Variation for Knitters
Crochet Cast Off (Bind Off) can be used when knitting and varied to give different effects. It is easy to make a lacy cast off by following this technique.
 

Tip: Use hair clips to help with your knitting
Hair clips (the ones with springs and teeth) can be useful to use with your knitting.
 

Listen while you work!
Listening to audiobooks and podcasts can be a great way to while away the hours whilst you are crafting. In this article we look at some of the options available.
 



Use a Photo Hosting Service to Host and Publish your Knitting and Crochet Photos.
Sharing photos of your knitting and crochet with family and friends can be a great way to keep them informed as to what your latest projects are. Services such as Flickr and Photobucket offer a convenient way to quickly share your photos, quickly, easily - and best of all, for free!
 

Make Fancy Yarn out of Recycled Plastic Bags
It is easy to recycle your plastic bags and make some unusual yarn!
 

Knit and Crochet for Good Causes
This is a monthly article looking at different charities and good causes which knitters and crocheters can support with their work.
 

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