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Wooden knitting needles are handy for all kinds of projects. Owing to the natural characteristic, the needles enjoy a smooth surface that lets the yarn glide while having a grab on the stitches. Generally, wooden knitting needles are not perceived as the choice for fast knitting needles. But, in case you are a lifelong wood knitter, you can try out a few tips to knit faster. Like knitters, knitting needles are diverse. Not all knitters are the same as wooden knitting needles. It is always recommended to work with premium knitting needles. Smooth ebony wood is a unique material with...

Tunisian crochet creates a unique fabric that is often thicker and denser than traditional crochet. Known for its knit-like look, this particular style requires specialty Tunisian crochet hooks. Different from traditional single-ended crochet hooks, they are often longer to accommodate stitches on the hooks. The length can be attained with longer hooks or handy interchangeable cords. This unique design is the reason that the crochet style works like knitting; you keep the stitches on the hooks and then work them in the next row. Like knitting, the craft has a knit and purl stitch along with double crochet stitches. Even...

Twisted stitches are a common knitting mistake that happens to beginners as well as advanced knitters. In knitting, twisted stitches are ones that do not sit properly or neatly on the knitting needles. There are two types, the kind you make by accident and the kind that you create on purpose. If it’s a mistake its best you correct it as soon as you notice or it will spoil the look of the finished patterns. Though sitting irregularly on the needles, the twisted stitches create beautiful knitting stitch patterns such as a twisted stockinette pattern. However, this blog is all...

A crochet chain space, also known as ch-sp, is an essential part of many crochet patterns. Just like basic crochet stitches, these are basic crochet techniques. They are worked by making one or multiple crochet chain stitches to create an empty space. It essentially makes a hole in the crochet fabric. This is used for multiple uses in patterns from simple to complex, including a lace-like look or space for a button or buttonhole. The chain space can then be crocheted into the next row or round. In crochet patterns, the chain space may be abbreviated as “sp” or “ch-sp”...