To begin with, all you need is a ball of mercerised cotton yarn in DK weight and a crochet hook to match. While balls of yarn will recommend a hook size you may find a slightly larger hook easier ...

For knitters and crochet enthusiasts, winding yarn balls has been an arduous, time-consuming and physically taxing process. It has usually involved, with a few exceptions, cranking a machine by ...

Best yarn for crochet in any style, from wool to acrylic and more Hook yourself up with some super-soft yarns The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.

Knitting vs. crochet: key differences When comparing knitting vs. crochet, both are skills that use balls of yarn to craft items by hand. Some beginners enjoy the greater control they have when ...

If you crochet scarves for charity, run, don’t walk, to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store and pick up at least a couple skeins of Rainbow Boucle by Purl Essence. The yarn is yummy soft ...

Learn how to craft conscientiously using natural yarn for crochet and other tips on sustainable and eco-friendly fibers.

How to Crochet a Coral Reef A ball of yarn—and the work of more than 800 people—could go a long way toward saving endangered sea life ...

Indeed, knitting is wildly popular. According to the Craft Yarn Council of America, one in three women knows how to knit or crochet. The fastest-growing demographic of knitters? Thirtysomethings.

What drew him to the medium when he’s got so much digital dexterity as a developer? “Crochet and other yarn and thread arts are perfect for data visualization because they involve creating material ...