Why I Love Knitting Hey all! I’ve been thinking back to my origins recently, before I started Knitwitch and before I even started knitting, what attracted me to it, why did I go for it? So I wanted to tell you all a little about me and why I started. I know I’ve touched on it a little in the past but I grew up sort of all over the US, my dad always traveled for business and I […]
Knitting vs Crochet: The Top Differences Between the Two Styles
Hey all, Georgia again with another comparison article (sorry!). If you’re here, that means you’re thinking about what style of blending fabrics you want to do. First off, there is not a single creation that you can’t do with either, you can create blankets, sweaters and everything from both types of craft. The Difference Between Knitting & Crochet Knitting is done with 2 needles and both hands, you are using a needle to store the loops and the other to […]
Hello Kitty Crochet Pattern: Step-by-Step Easy Guide
There’s no need to have an excuse to show your family how much you love them. Wouldn’t you like to give your child or granddaughter a special present this time? Something only you can make? Well… I believe this Hello Kitty crochet pattern is right for the job! The best gifts are the small details you give from the bottom of your heart… And this Hello Kitty crocheted stuffed toy (commonly known as Amigurumi in Japan) is a perfect match! […]
Different Types of Knit Fabrics
For a lot of people, that title means literally nothing unless they happen to be into knitting or designing. For some people the name shows them what type of clothing it is, for others it tells us what material it is and how we can use it. If you want to learn more about knitting and knit types, keep reading on and let me bore you into the world of knitting. First off sometimes fabrics can be found under different […]
Knitting as a Parent – The Wholesome Benefits
Knitting is my favorite pastime. There are so many benefits to knitting for parents and non parents alike, and knitting is something that can have awesome benefits for your health, mental health, and your wallet too with some of the awesome things you can knit. I’m going to cover all of the benefits below, along with some awesome knitting ideas too! Here are some of the ways that knitting can benefit your overall well-being: Reduces stress and anxiety: Knitting can […]
How to Knit Your First Blanket
Hey everyone, today I thought I’d write a how to on knitting blankets. Knitting your first blanket can be hugely satisfying and can really boost your confidence with your other knits too. Knitting is fun and challenging, relieves stress and can let you create all sorts of awesome things, but first off we’ll start with a blanket. To start, you’ll need a pair of needles (if you don’t know much about needles, check my how to start knitting article), […]