Hi new crocheters! It’s time to start your crochet journey, we will help you with this detailed guide where we go over the supplies you must have and other ones…
Essential crochet materials every beginner needs
How to get started in crochet, basic techniques
This post will help you to get started in crochet, is a step-by-step how to crochet guide, you will learn how to hold your crochet hook, how to hold the…
6 advanced knitting techniques you need to know to make your own garments
The world of knitting is infinite, just when you think you already know all the techniques or all the ways to knit a garment, you come across a pattern with…
8 beginner knitting techniques you need to know
Here are eight different knitting techniques of knitting that every beginner that wants to progress needs to know. In this post we are going to show you a few techniques…
7 types of knitting stitches that every beginner needs to know
In this easy tutorial we are going to show you 7 different stitches to get started in knitting. With these 7 stitches you will be able to create a lot…
How to crochet slip stitch, WE’LL tell you all the tricks
Slip stitch is the most basic stitch in crochet, is the first stitch you need to know if you want to learn crochet. It is used almost in every crochet…
How to finish a knitted project: weave in ends
Weaving in ends properly can be tedious but it is necessary to obtain a neat and to secure the ends and to avoid the project from holes or unraveling. Today…
How to make a provisional cast on with crochet: learn the technique
Provisional cast-ons are a fundamental technique in knitting, providing a temporary foundation for your work that can be easily undone later to reveal live stitches. While traditionally done with knitting…
How to knit the Shaker Rib stitch
If you’re thinking about knitting a scarf this Winter: this is the stitch you will fall in love with. It’s similar to the Rib stitch but it has a looser,…
How to read a crochet chart (II)
Today we bring you another set of crochet stitches. These are a little more elaborate, but just as useful for all crochet charts. In this case we will work the…
How to knit tile stitch
We are ready for warm knits with soft textures. The stitch we are going to show you today is perfect for making a baby blanket (you’re sure to have someone…
How to read a crochet chart
You have probably heard a crocheter, or even yourself, say that they are not good at reading crochet charts, and never remember the symbols. But today we will show you…
How to crochet the lacy shell stitch
If you are just starting out with crochet, this stitch is perfect for you. Today we are going to show you how to do the lacy shell stitch. Surely you…
How to work the Italian Cast-on (cast on for 1×1 Rib stitch)
For sure you have casted-on stitches for the ribbing of a sweater, and it didn’t end up being 100% elastic. With knitting, there is a point when the fabric tells…
How to knit the vertical eyelet stitch
We like bringing to the blog easy stitches. Today’s stitch is perfect for those nights when the temperature begins to decrease just a little bit, or if you live in…
How to weave yarn into your fabric
We like easy techniques, creating textures and effects that can be done in a snap. Today we are going to teach you how to weave yarn through knitted fabrics. With…
How to add a bobble border in crochet
You already know that simple stitches are our forte. Today we are going to show you how to crochet a little bobble border, simple but striking, which will give a…
How to read a knitting chart II
Today we bring you another installment of how to read a knitting chart. In this second part we are going to explore stitch symbols that are a little more difficult,…
How to crochet crossed mesh double crochet stitch
Today we are going to show you how to add a summery touch to all your crocheted garments. This crossed mesh stitch is as simple as it is versatile, since…
Happy Anniversary to Fūnem Studio
Today is a VERY SPECIAL DAY! It’s been two years since Fūnem Studio, our sister brand specializing in weaving, entered the WAK Family! Learn how to master your loom and…
How to knit the lacy leaf stitch
How to knit the lacy leaf stitch The heat is coming and it’s time to go from chunkier stitches and heavier fibers to cooler ones. Today we bring you this…
How to crochet the bean stitch
You already know we love stitches with interesting textures, but at the same time we like them to be easy to do. Today we are going to teach you how…
How to knit left and right leaning twists
Today we are going to show you how to knit right and left leaning twists. You can use this technique to make the famous “cables”, but also to make endless…
How to knit bud stitch
If you’re already working on your spring projects, you’ll want to take a look at this post all about the stitch we’re about to teach you. Today, we’re going to…
