Sleeping under a wool blanket could save your life. Wool is fire retardant, resists the growth of allergy-causing bacteria and regulates body temperature.

May 18, 2011 – Laura Fernandez

An investment in hand carders is an expensive move some fiber artists are not prepared for. Get a little practice with low cost dog slicker brushes.

May 6, 2011 – Elizabeth Beckwith

Pencil skirts are skirts that are generally straight, with a little give for a woman's natural curves.

Apr 21, 2011 – Kimberly Napier

Crocheted items are more beautiful when they are finished with edgings, picot, or both. Here are six edgings to try out.

Apr 19, 2011 – Renee Blixt

A crochet stitch pattern can run through an entire project. Many types of crochet stitch patterns are very popular, two of which Basic Shell and Trellis.

Apr 14, 2011 – Renee Blixt

Suggestions for quick and easy items to sell at craft fairs and similar events, including a free pattern.

Apr 8, 2011 – Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Learn how to crochet a decorative nine pointed star motif. A great project to use up scrap sock yarn and learn beginner crochet techniques.

Apr 1, 2011 – Kristin Dorman

A crochet stitch pattern can run through the entire project. Two types of crochet stitch patterns are very popular: Block Shell and Lacy Shell.

Mar 29, 2011 – Renee Blixt

Learn to avoid three common problems facing new knitters. The author explains how mistakes happen, giving unconventional tips on the role of the left hand.

Mar 27, 2011 – Donna W. Hill

You enjoy making things and people need the things you make, so here are some ideas for charitable crafts and pattern sources.

Mar 24, 2011 – Sally Anne Lewis

The lifeline, a strand of contrasting yarn inserted in a lace pattern, allows the knitter to safely rip out mistakes and prevents dropped stitches.

Mar 21, 2011 – Frances Kelley

A crochet stitch pattern is a combination of stitches that, when repeated over and over, makes a pattern that runs throughout a large part of a project.

Mar 19, 2011 – Renee Blixt

A decorative cable knitting motif adds detail to these warm, pink mittens. Make these knit mittens in a different color of acrylic yarn, if desired.

Mar 11, 2011 – Jeris Swanhorst

Dissecting Rib & Welt Diagonals pattern; article explains how basic knitting patterns combine to form stairways in free Shells & Stairways scarf pattern.

Mar 10, 2011 – Donna W. Hill

A knitted heart cushion is quick and easy to make and makes a charming gift. You don't need much knitting skill, just wool, needles and a little time.

Mar 10, 2011 – Vivien Young

Rib stitches are very popular in knitting, partly because they are so elastic. They also create edges that do not curl, so they are perfect for borders.

Mar 5, 2011 – Renee Blixt

Learn how to knit a scarf using soft yarn and double pointed knitting needles with this pattern for a circular or "infinity" scarf.

Feb 28, 2011 – Jeris Swanhorst

Teaching someone to crochet and crocheting items for charity are two great ways to celebrate National Crochet Week.

Feb 25, 2011 – Sydney Thomas

A knifty knitter loom makes it easy for anyone to knit and knifty knitter looms can be used to make knit hats, scarves, and other projects.

Feb 24, 2011 – Katherine Barrington

Yarn bombing is a growing movement in which knitters and crocheters use guerilla tactics to brighten up public spaces with knit and crochet creations.

Feb 23, 2011 – Robin Schroffel