Who doesn’t have a rubber band ball lying around somewhere? We brainstormed some random ways knitters can utilize rubber bands, and here’s what we came up with.
Here are just a few of the countless ways you can organize your yarn stash to make your beautiful bounty more accessible for access and inspiration. Whether you prefer to sort by color, weight, fib...
Create a “purrfect” knitted cowl by using planned color pooling. The Lovecats Cowl features Cat's Paw lace and simple color pooling techniques that are great for beginners. Use variegated yarn with...
You can make your own stitch markers without much beading expertise. Use the ring part of a toggle clasp, which already has a little hole on the bottom for attaching the wire and beads to the ring....
Add a leather feather accessory to your wardrobe for a casual boho look! Feathers look great on a necklace, on your ears, or in your hair. Easily create your own feathers for earrings, pendants, or...
It took me a long time to figure out the benefits of always knitting with circular needles rather than two straight needles, even when you’re not knitting in-the-round. If you substitute the straig...
Is your stash overrun with handpainted braids? Jillian Moreno will show you 12 different ways to spin those variegated braids of fiber. You'll learn how to change or add colors to your braids, as w...
There are project bags for knitting and crochet all over the place. You can buy them at your LYS, on Etsy, or even sew up your own, drawstring and all. But sometimes we need something in a pinch. O...
Save money and make your own ear wires with this handy tool! Check out this BeadWise video to see how easy and fast it is to make ear wires using the handy Easy Ear Wire Jig and a few scraps of wir...
Blocking mats are a pretty essential tool in the knitting and crochet toolbox, necessary if you want to make more advanced projects like garments, cables, and lace. Fortunately, there plenty of thi...
Tassels are the essential accessory—add them to your purse, your key ring, or a chain around your neck! Watch this BeadWise video to see how easy it is to make a tassel using embroidery floss and a...
It’s really nice to keep a record of projects you’ve knit in the past. There’s nothing like being able to go back and reference a swatch, particular yarn information, or a note you may have made di...
Have you ever accidentally knitted with your yarn tail? It's super frustrating when it happens, and if you like or need to leave a long tail, it can be surprisingly hard to avoid. This easy techniq...
How much do you really know about Irish cable knits? Many romantic myths have arisen around the Aran sweater to increase their popularity, but there are some truths to be found as well!
There are so many ways you can store your jewelry, but do you know how a few household items can help you even more? Watch this BeadWise video to learn all the clever hacks for storing your bracele...
Want colorwork without having to mess with multiple colors? Try duplicate stitch! Duplicate stitch is sometimes called "afterthought colorwork" because you do it once the main knitting of your proj...
We've teamed up with Kate Richbourg to highlight women in the jewelry-making field. What does #solderlikealady really mean? Watch Kate as she lays it all out and then join us for #solderlikealady. ...
The clones knot is an important stitch in Irish crochet, adding beautiful texture to traditional mesh-like lace, often used to connect larger motifs. We'll show you step-by-step how to crochet a cl...
Learn how to make stitch markers that will be perfectly sized for every needle in your collection. These DIY stitch markers can be personalized in so many ways and are really versatile, a perfect D...
Ponytail hats are everywhere, and now you can make your own! Make any hat pattern into a ponytail hat knitting pattern or a messy bun hat pattern with this basic formula. Why knit a hat with a pony...
Make all kinds of fun DIY decor using your yarn stash! Yarn decorations are super trendy, and every one of these crafts is a fantastic stash buster. Get ideas for embellishing lampshades, container...
How do you knit with your arms? Arm knitting is trendy, speedy, and fun, and Vickie Howell is here to show you how it's done. Learn how to cast on with your arms and create a variety of arm knit pr...
Have you ever used beads in your knitting? The idea sounds a bit intimidating, but it’s actually not terribly difficult. Check out this brand-new Interweave Yarn Hack showing how to knit with beads...
Winding a yarn ball from a skein can be a mess or a thing of beauty. Spinner Kate Larson learned her lovely method from Nancy Bush, and it requires no tools but your own thumb.
Have you wanted to explore the electrifying possibilities of electroforming jewelry to create metal jewelry elements out of natural objects or keepsakes?
Join Denise Peck, editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry and senior editor of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, in a free video tutorial on how to use a butane micro torch. This simple technique will h...
Are you about to start on your first bead project? Or maybe you’ve already nailed down the beading basics but you’re ready to learn new beading techniques? Everyone needs a place to start and every...
Have you thought about giving rag weaving a try? Looking for new ways to have fun with color and design in your projects? Come along as Tom Knisely introduces you to the joy and surprises of rag we...
Learn how to crochet hairpin lace with hairpin lace looms! You'll learn several classic hairpin lace patterns and find inspiration to experiment on your own. Then check out the vintage modern hairp...
Learn to bead without boundaries in these two bead embroidery workshops by Kinga Nichols. Watch and realize the creative potential of these exciting approaches to bead embroidery! http://www.interw...
Through the centuries, indigo has led explorers on voyages of discovery. With Beth’s enthusiastic instruction, you’ll soon be launched on your own indigo-inspired adventures!
Understand cubic and prismatic right-angle weave to open up worlds of design possibilities. Huib Peterson is a talented beader and shares his techniques with you. http://www.interweavestore.com/bea...
Learn how to use diagonal peyote stitch to create Russian leaves, oak leaves and a beautiful zig-zag design with instructor and talented beader Huib Peterson. http://www.interweavestore.com/beadwea...
There's so much to learn about weaving on a multi-shaft loom, from project planning to warping to weaving good cloth! Master weaver Tom Knisely makes it all so simple and stress-free.