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 ...
How To Build an Outdoor Sauna with Local Materials
Basking in a sauna for a while has been proven to offer a number of different health benefits, but not everyone can afford one. Instead, why not build one? But isn't it difficult? For a basic one, ...
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, ...
How to Make Your Own Handkerchiefs
Did your grandparents carry handkerchiefs? Chances are they did, and these reusable cloths are coming back into style – big time. Far from being unhygienic (as many of us have been led to believe), ...
How to Make Pine Pitch Glue at Home
Have you ever been working on a craft and thanked the heavens that someone invented glue? Would it surprise you to learn that different types of glue have been used for about 200,000 years? Yeah, that ...
How to Make a Simple Pair of Knit Socks
Whether you're new to knitting or have been playing with yarn for a while, you may be interested in learning how to knit socks. These are immensely handy items to know how to create, and You can ...
How to Crochet a Sun Hat with Twine
If you spend a lot of time working outside, you'll need a good sun hat. Just about every gardener, farmer, and homesteader has experienced a bad burn or sunstroke at some point. Since we really don't ...