Blacksmithing has been around since at least 1500 BC and its still going strong today. But because it isn't widely practiced, blacksmithing for beginners can feel like jumping in the deep end of the ...
All About Handspun Yarn and Why Its Best For You and the Planet
Handspun yarn is a traditional fiber crafted from wool. In your journey to self-sufficiency, knowing how to make your own textiles is a killer skill to have. But even if you aren't interested in ...
How to Tie Dye or Dip Dye Yarn to Add a Fun Element to Your Projects
Yarn comes in a huge range of colors, but sometimes you buy a skein and wish it had a little more pizzazz. Or maybe you're making your own yarn, and you're tired of dyeing it all one color. Maybe ...
Making Amigurumi: A Beginner’s Guide to This Adorable Yarn Art
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making crochet animals and toys. The word comes from the words “ami,” which means crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi,” which means stuffed doll or toy. Amigurumi ...
10 Easy Home Remedies for Toothaches
Our bodies are in constant need of upkeep and repair, and pain is the body letting us know that something's wrong. But what happens when a doctor (or dentist) isn't immediately available? If you ...
12 Crochet Ideas to Use Up Leftover Yarn
Crochet is a wonderful way to unwind after a long day, but all that leftover yarn from your projects can be annoying. Instead of throwing away the leftover pieces of yarn, we have a few ideas to ...
The Different Types of Yarn and Which Is Right For Your Project
Why do some yarn projects feel marvelous and others feel rough? Why do some look fabulous and others look cheap? There are many wonderful types of yarn, from alpaca wool to acrylic, and each creates a ...
The Differences Between Crocheting and Knitting and Which is Right For You
Every hobby attracts people for different reasons. Take knitting and crocheting. Some people like to knit because they enjoy the feeling of using knitting needles and the variety of projects they can ...
How to Make Ice Art to Liven Up Your Winter
Winter is an excellent time for making artwork indoors with some warming coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. But you can create art outdoors, too. Have you ever heard of ice artwork? Unlike snow angels ...