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Knitting Boxes Compared: Which One Actually Get...
Not sure which knitting box you will still be using in month four? Compare the best knitting subscription box options on yarn weight, difficulty and cancelling.
Knitting Boxes Compared: Which One Actually Get...
Not sure which knitting box you will still be using in month four? Compare the best knitting subscription box options on yarn weight, difficulty and cancelling.
Exclusive, Licensed or Free: Which Knitting Box...
Paying for a box and finding the same pattern free online? Which knitting boxes include exclusive patterns, how to verify the claim, and which to choose.
Exclusive, Licensed or Free: Which Knitting Box...
Paying for a box and finding the same pattern free online? Which knitting boxes include exclusive patterns, how to verify the claim, and which to choose.
What Is the Best Knitting Kit for a Complete Be...
Bought a knitting for beginners kit and still stalled on row three? Learn which kits let you finish a first project unaided, and which quietly skip steps.
What Is the Best Knitting Kit for a Complete Be...
Bought a knitting for beginners kit and still stalled on row three? Learn which kits let you finish a first project unaided, and which quietly skip steps.
More Yarn Per Box Won't Make It the Best Croche...
Paying for yarn you never crochet? Compare five boxes on price per finished project, yarn quality and pattern clarity to find the best crochet subscription box.
More Yarn Per Box Won't Make It the Best Croche...
Paying for yarn you never crochet? Compare five boxes on price per finished project, yarn quality and pattern clarity to find the best crochet subscription box.
Three Hooks & Needles Boxes, Priced Against Buy...
Wondering if a yarn box is worth more than the skeins inside? This hooks and needles review weighs three boxes item by item, so you know before you subscribe.
Three Hooks & Needles Boxes, Priced Against Buy...
Wondering if a yarn box is worth more than the skeins inside? This hooks and needles review weighs three boxes item by item, so you know before you subscribe.
Why Your Finished Project Looks Nothing Like th...
Finished piece looks nothing like the pattern photo? Diagnose yarn weight, fibre and gauge faults, and see how Hooks and Needles selects yarn to prevent them.
Why Your Finished Project Looks Nothing Like th...
Finished piece looks nothing like the pattern photo? Diagnose yarn weight, fibre and gauge faults, and see how Hooks and Needles selects yarn to prevent them.
Your First Finished Project: Why a Curated Kit ...
Not sure whether to source yarn and pattern yourself? Hooks and Needles vs DIY yarn kit, compared on hours, cost and the sourcing mistakes that waste both.
Your First Finished Project: Why a Curated Kit ...
Not sure whether to source yarn and pattern yourself? Hooks and Needles vs DIY yarn kit, compared on hours, cost and the sourcing mistakes that waste both.
6 Steps to Take When Your Yarn Kit Arrives Damaged
Crushed box, soaked yarn, a snapped hook? Here is exactly how to report a Hooks and Needles damaged shipment, what to photograph, and how to get it replaced.
6 Steps to Take When Your Yarn Kit Arrives Damaged
Crushed box, soaked yarn, a snapped hook? Here is exactly how to report a Hooks and Needles damaged shipment, what to photograph, and how to get it replaced.
Referral Link, Gift Card or Discount Code: Whic...
Want to share your box but not sure whether to send a link, a gift card or a code? The Hooks and Needles referral program explained, plus when to skip...
Referral Link, Gift Card or Discount Code: Whic...
Want to share your box but not sure whether to send a link, a gift card or a code? The Hooks and Needles referral program explained, plus when to skip...
Subscription Boxes Ship on a Cycle, Not on Your...
Ordered and heard nothing? Here's the real hooks and needles shipping time, why the cycle date matters more than your order date, and how to track your box.
Subscription Boxes Ship on a Cycle, Not on Your...
Ordered and heard nothing? Here's the real hooks and needles shipping time, why the cycle date matters more than your order date, and how to track your box.
How Worn Hooks and Needles Change Every Stitch ...
Snagging yarn, aching hands, gauge that keeps shifting? Learn when to upgrade crochet hooks knitting needles, what wear looks like, and what to replace first.
How Worn Hooks and Needles Change Every Stitch ...
Snagging yarn, aching hands, gauge that keeps shifting? Learn when to upgrade crochet hooks knitting needles, what wear looks like, and what to replace first.
How Long You Can Crochet Before Your Hand Gives...
Hand cramping an hour into a project? Compare ergonomic crochet hooks knitting needles by grip shape, weight and material to work longer without aching.
How Long You Can Crochet Before Your Hand Gives...
Hand cramping an hour into a project? Compare ergonomic crochet hooks knitting needles by grip shape, weight and material to work longer without aching.
Can You Take Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles...
Will security take your hook, and will your yarn tangle in a bag? Learn which portable crochet knitting projects travel well, and which tools to leave home.
Can You Take Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles...
Will security take your hook, and will your yarn tangle in a bag? Learn which portable crochet knitting projects travel well, and which tools to leave home.
4 Things to Check Before Your First Yarn Subscr...
Not sure if a box will send yarn you actually want to use? Learn how to choose a yarn subscription by fiber, pattern quality, tools included and terms.
4 Things to Check Before Your First Yarn Subscr...
Not sure if a box will send yarn you actually want to use? Learn how to choose a yarn subscription by fiber, pattern quality, tools included and terms.
The Heel Turn Is the Easy Part of Knitting Socks
Worried the heel turn will wreck your first sock? Learn the sock knitting basics beginners actually need — yarn, gauge, needles, and a heel you can count.
The Heel Turn Is the Easy Part of Knitting Socks
Worried the heel turn will wreck your first sock? Learn the sock knitting basics beginners actually need — yarn, gauge, needles, and a heel you can count.
Damp or Mildewed Yarn: Dry It, Wash It, or Thro...
Found a bag of damp, musty skeins and not sure what is salvageable? Learn how to rescue water damaged yarn, kill the mildew smell, and know when to bin it.
Damp or Mildewed Yarn: Dry It, Wash It, or Thro...
Found a bag of damp, musty skeins and not sure what is salvageable? Learn how to rescue water damaged yarn, kill the mildew smell, and know when to bin it.
Which De-Pilling Tool Keeps Your Handmade Sweat...
Pills all over a sweater you spent months making? Learn how to remove pilling from knitwear with the right tool, so you lose the fuzz and not your stitches.
Which De-Pilling Tool Keeps Your Handmade Sweat...
Pills all over a sweater you spent months making? Learn how to remove pilling from knitwear with the right tool, so you lose the fuzz and not your stitches.
How to Wash a Handmade Sweater Without Ruining It
How to Wash a Handmade Sweater Without Ruining It - A comprehensive guide by Hooks & Needles.
How to Wash a Handmade Sweater Without Ruining It
How to Wash a Handmade Sweater Without Ruining It - A comprehensive guide by Hooks & Needles.
