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January is a great time to set goals for your making, just like we set resolutions for other parts of our lives. However, resolutions can also feel stressful. Crafting should be relaxing, not adding stress. So, here are 3 new year’s resolutions for crafters that are easy to keep. Keeping your Stash Organized Yarn shopping […]

In the midst of the holiday rush, it’s easy to overlook the easy and creative options in using materials already at hand, like scrap yarn, for gift wrapping. Using your leftover yarn is a cheap alternative, while giving a unique and personal touch to your gift giving. Take a moment to sift through your yarn

It is one week until Christmas, and now is the time that many makers are furiously trying to finish their handmade gifts on time. The coming week is likely to be filled with late-night crafting sessions, accompanied by a cup of cocoa, or extra gatherings with your craft circle, where laughter and stories are shared

Knitting is more than just a hobby; it’s a statement, a lifestyle, and a movement. With trends pointing towards a sustainable and personal approach to fashion, the knitting community is finding its moment in the spotlight. In this post, we look into knitting trends and how they intertwine with larger shifts in the fashion world.

Do you believe in the power of a curse? I had heard about the sweater curse before, and recently got reminded of it in an Instagram post from @knotfancyknitter. The story goes that if you knit your significant other a sweater, the relationship is doomed to fail. Some versions say that it will end before

For a lot of people, summer means going on holiday. But just because you are travelling, that’s no excuse not to be working on your projects. Here are some tips for knitting on the go. What to Bring I wouldn’t be able to say for certain exactly what you should bring, but try to cover

As the season changes and the weather warms up, it’s a great time to give your knitting stash some much-needed attention. At Knit&Note, we understand that every knitter could benefit from a little spring cleaning. Use our app to help you in your spring cleaning by organising your yarn, needles, and projects all in one

Don’t get tripped up because you didn’t read ahead. We all get excited when we think we’ve gotten the hang of our pattern and just carry on like we know what we’re doing. Then all of a sudden, things don’t add up or you’ve messed up a whole section of your work. Here are my

TIPS & TRICKS When you’re a knitter, you have loads of handmade clothes, which are normally made in some sort of woolen blend. Although wool is a high-quality fiber for several reasons, it also requires special care when it comes to washing.If you want your knitted clothing pieces to last longer and stay better, you

Last month the Knit&Note team got to attend Vogue Knitting Live in New York. It was a fantastic event with loads of amazing vendors. When I go to a big crafting event where people typically buy loads of yarn, it always makes me wonder: which comes first, the yarn or the pattern.  What I mean