When was the last time you used string or rope around your homestead? Now, how well do you think you'd fare if you weren't able to pop down to the hardware store to get more? Don't panic: there's an ...
How to Make Reusable Baby Wipes
Most of us are trying hard to reduce our eco footprints by creating less waste. For some, that means keeping reusable personal hygiene items in the house. These might include reusable menstrual ...
5 Steps to Dyeing Yarn Naturally With Plants
You don't need a fancy setup or expensive ingredients to dye yarn with plants effectively. Some of the most common plants around your neighborhood can make a startling array of hues. If you're ...
40 Common Plants You Can Forage to Dye Yarn
You don't have to rely on chemicals to color your textiles when you can simply head out your back door to forage for yarn dye. People have been dyeing yarn and cloth with plants for thousands of ...
How to Make a Broom with Straw or Broomcorn Stalks
You're likely to find a broom in pretty much every home on the planet. Our distant ancestors made brooms to sweep out their cave dwellings, and you can rest assured that castles and manor houses had ...
How to Carve a Kuksa: Make Your Own Wooden Cup or Bowl
Have you ever heard the term "kuksa" before? It's a wooden drinking cup/bowl with a handle, traditionally used by the Sami people in Finland. They're also known as guksi in some parts of Scandinavia, ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Nalbinding (Scandinavian Knotless Knitting)
Nalbinding (aka nålebinding, naalbinding, and other variations) is a fascinating way to create textiles. It pre-dates knitting and crocheting by centuries. You weave together your creations using a ...
The Basics of Making Fish Net and 3 Techniques to Try
If there's one thing I've learned on my journey towards self-sufficiency, it's that it's good to know a variety of fishing techniques. We've already covered the awesomeness that is making fish traps, ...
How to Weave a Willow Basket with Young Shoots (Whips)
Have you noticed how handy baskets can be? Whether you're foraging, planting, or just carrying supplies, these things are pretty much invaluable. They're also quite easy to make! Let's grab some nice, ...