Knitting sustainably, using eco-friendly materials that either reduce or have no negative eco impact, can be challenging. The same goes for tools like knitting needles and fabric shears, for example. This is just one of the reasons we started our sustainable haberdashery shop – as well as these helpful knitting posts on our blog.
Like many others this September, I’ve been following and posting along with The New Crafthouse’s #sewyourselfsustainable challenge on instagram. One thing I keep noticing is… Read More »Photographing Your Makes – Top Tips
I’m usually reasonably organised and can plan my work ahead of time to ensure I’m being as efficient as I can be. But for some… Read More »Planning Your Makes
If you’re new to the world of knitting or crochet, you might be wondering what yarn weight is and which type you need for your… Read More »Choosing The Right Yarn Weight For Your Project
More of us are becoming aware of the impact we’re having on the planet and are actively making choices which reduce this impact – but… Read More »Textile Recycling in the UK
Wedding plans take time to perfect and many things you might wish to make also take a lot of time! If you’re really crafty, you… Read More »Holding A Handmade Wedding
Natural fibres is a surprisingly broad term for quite a few materials. The better known ones are cotton and linen, though there are a whole… Read More »Working With Natural Fibres
Artificial fibres is a term for materials which are made by man from naturally occurring substances and are often referred to by brand names or… Read More »What Are Artificial Fibres?
While this might sound a little obvious to some, not everyone realises the difference between synthetic and natural fibres – or they may simply not… Read More »Should You Use Synthetic Fibres?
