Nature has such amazing colors and so many gorgeous layers and color combinations. Have you ever wondered if you could dye yarn with a particular herb or other plants nearby you? Growing up I loved to read and in several of my book adventures were people that had created dyes out of the everyday nat
Once while working at a yarn show, way back in 2014, I had some time free time and decided that it would be fun to weave some some LED lights into my wristers. Little did I know that this little fairy light project would end up being one of my most popular to date, it
Mordants and Assists available at The Yarn Tree Today I’d like to talk about mordants.The word mordant comes from the French word “mordre” – to bite. The mordant combines with a natural dye and fixes the color to the material. Mordants make the color richer, lightfast and wash-fast.
What we like the least as knitters is having to join one yarn ball to another with bothersome knots, which later show on our projects. That’s why in the We…
This colorful DIY yarn wall hanging uses styrofoam balls to make a fun textural piece of art. Inspired by the Lomas Wall Hanging.
Who wants to use up some leftover YARN? I know I have been lately! Today I have a HUGE list of free stash-buster crochet patterns for you!
Do you know the magic knot? If done correctly, this join does not fail and leaves a nearly invisible connection between old and new yarn!
Learn this great way to join yarn in knitting or crochet. It's secure and another way to avoid having to weave in ends.
Invisible finish or in other words Invisible fasten off is a crochet technique to join stitches together and fasten off the yarn usually when crocheting in round. Traditional method to end the round is to join last stitch of the round with top of first stitch using slip stitch. Then to fasten off you cut the yarn,...
It has been quite a hot summer here in Edmonton this year. We only had our first real rainy day last week! We've had more 30+ degree (Celcius... 86 F for our American friends) days than any summer on record. I wish I were at a lake or in a pool floating on an inflatable
How to Remove Purl Dash Lines in Knitting with Studio Knit
Have you ever wanted to try natural dyeing? It's as easy as raiding your pantry! Check out this step-by-step tutorial for how to dye yarn using black beans to get a gorgeous smokey blue color!
Who wants to use up some leftover YARN? I know I have been lately! Today I have a HUGE list of free stash-buster crochet patterns for you!
Would you like to paint without using any paint? Try yarn painting!
Creating your very own crochet mesh sweater is a fulfilling journey that combines the beauty of intricate patterns with a cozy garment.
These DIY yarn holder ideas made from simple household objects will help you spend more time crocheting or knitting and less time untangling yarn!
The Russian Join is one of the absolute best methods to join yarn due to it's secure hold and invisible finish. And it's easy to do!
Today I want to share 8 ingenious ideas on how to use up your yarn stash - so you can stop being stressed out by all your leftover yarn!
Step-by-step tutorial about a simple way to securely join a new ball of yarn without having to weave in yarn tails later on.
New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.
How do you decide which darning/mending technique to use? Some questions to consider: -is the patch going to be visible or will it blend in? -what type of garment are you repairing? -how much time do you want to spend mending? When it comes to mending, there is never an exact yes or no answer. It is (almost) always th
Ready to take your crochet and knitting up a notch with the Russian Join? One thing (the only thing) I hate about crocheting is having to weave in yarn ends.
Acrylic yarn is great when you need something versatile and cheap, but it can be scratchy. Here's how to soften acrylic yarn so that it's soft and supple!
Learn how easy it is to repurpose or upcycle your Old TShirt into great TShirt Yarn for a variety of Crochet, Knitting and Weaving Projects
Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.
Kumihimo is a form of Japanese Yarn Braiding. Traditionally, Kumihimo was made on a wooden device called a Marudai, (“Round table”), and was used for lacing Samurai Armor and Kimono. Th…
Who wants to use up some leftover YARN? I know I have been lately! Today I have a HUGE list of free stash-buster crochet patterns for you!
One of my crafting goals that I set for myself way back at the beginning of the year was to learn how to spin. I had used a spindle on and off for a while, and felt that it was finally time to step it up a notch and try spinning with a wheel. It took a few bumpy starts, but once I got the feel for it I knew that I was completely hooked. I've been spinning up yarn faster than I can use it, and have gotten quite the ever-expanding fiber collection already! However, the one thing I have noticed is that I am still in the learning process for spinning with a specific weight of yarn in mind. So far, I have been spinning away, happy to see how the fiber twists up and plies together - all with no specific end goals or projects in mind. But for now, I am left with many skeins of yarn ranging from light sport all the way up through super bulky. So far, I've found myself spinning from 4oz. batts and rovings, which means that my finished product is going to be a single one-of-a-kind skein. This makes it tricky when it comes to using up my handspun yarn. I don't want to fuss with too many gauge swatches to find out what weight of yarn I have, since it is already a limited quantity. This is when I turned to wraps per inch as a tool to help me gauge my yarn!
A mitered corner is an elegant finishing touch, a crisp fold that tucks a hemmed…
Learn how to make T-shirt yarn! We show you how to make T-shirt yarn, what to make with T-shirt yarn, and many T-shirt yarn projects to create!
The Russian join is an easy way to securely connect two pieces of yarn. No knots or weaving in ends. Come see how to do your new go-to technique!
This trendy and versatile wrap around shrug is a quick and easy project. It looks great either with a casual outfit or with a sexy pair of jeans. It is warm and comfortable, the perfect accessory for any occasion, convertible into a winter scarf. And it’s never too early to start getting wrapped in coziness […]
Une technique pour assembler 2 bouts de laine de manière invisible et très solide. Les marins l’appellent une épissure, les tricoteurs un joint russe. 1. tu as besoin d’une aiguille à l…
This crochet tutorial shows how to make the long wave stitch step-by-step. The tutorial includes detailed photo instructions.
Acrylic yarn is a lot of fun to work with: it's readily available, it comes in a myriad of bright and bold colors, and it's very affordable. When you're shopping for yarn for a big crochet blanket or a thick and cozy infinity scarf, you'll likely want to have as many options available to you and not spend a fortune on the sheer amount of skeins you'll need, right? The downside to all these perks is that 100% acrylic yarn isn't always the softest yarn out there. So, can you soften acrylic yarn? Find a few options with this helpful resource, How to Soften Acrylic Yarn, which focuses on ways to make acrylic yarn softer either before or after crocheting. If you're just working up a crochet throw or pillow, for instance, you might not care too much about how soft it is, but if you're working up something like a crochet shawl or something special for baby, you want your yarn to be soft to the touch. Before you resign yourself to having to buy the more expensive but much nicer yarn - there is a way you can soften your 100% acrylic yarn at home. Whether you just bought the yarn or have already worked up a crochet blanket, you can turn your coarse yarn into something super soft. Table of Contents How to Soften Yarn in a Skein How to Soften Crochet Projects BONUS! Helpful Resources
Learn crochet basics, a fast, easy way to join yarn with the magic knot. Avoid weaving in those annoying tails at the end of your knitting or crochet piece.
