Once you’ve learnt how to knit, what follows is fine-tuning your technique and learning how to fix mistakes. Generally this comes with practice and experience so, in a sense, the…
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How To Knit: Cable stitch
Cables are so-called because of their appearance – like a collection of thick cables twisted around each other. There are lots of different variations but as soon as you know…
How to crochet crocodile stitch for feathers, scales or petals
That may sound surprising, but it’s true! The trick is in how you position them. Woman’s Weekly crochet expert Freddie Patmore teaches you how to do it in the video…
Amigurumi crochet patterns we love
Amigurumi crochet has seen a real rise in popularity in the UK. A technique that originated in Asia, the name is a blend of the Japanese words ‘ami’ and ‘nuigurumi.…
Why hygge is perfect for knitting and crochet fans
There’s been a real buzz around the word hygge for quite some time now. Pronounced ‘hoo-gah’, it’s the Danish term for the feeling or mood that comes from taking genuine…
Polar bear knitting patterns you’ll want to start today!
Get your hands on our favourite polar bear knitting patterns and start your knitting straight away
10 Christmas knitting patterns for you to make
Looking for a Christmas knitting project? We've rounded up our best Christmas knitting patterns
Best knitting patterns for babies
Making a gift for a friend or relative’s baby can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience – and we love knitting patterns for babies. Not only will you be able to…
Knitting Love: 14 reasons why knitters make the BEST partners
Being able to knit is an amazing skill. Knitters should be loved and cherished by their other halves because… 1. They’re full of so much knitting love that they’ll sit…
Timeless Fair Isle pattern projects to knit
Fair Isle has been a favourite knitwear style for almost a century. Something that gained popularity among the royals back in the 1920s, it’s still loved just as much today.…
How to do Tunisian crochet
Tunisian crochet (or Afghan crochet) is like normal crochet but uses a hook with an extended length. It produces a firm fabric, ideal for blankets and accessories. In our video,…
Learn crochet from the start – how to hold your hook and yarn
Speed and even tension comes with practice. Try one of our methods below to see which one you prefer. Just remember – don’t switch holding styles mid-project as it will…
How To Crochet: Double crochet the easy way
Crochet is easy, once you know how! If you've never tried a double-crochet before and fancy having a go then click here to find out more.
How To Knit Toys: Sewing up knitted toys
When you’re sewing up knitted toys, you’ll usually have lots of small pieces of kntting to assemble and it’s fiddly to make the seams look absolutely perfect. That’s why we’ve…
How To Crochet: Adding buttons
Adding buttons to your finished crochet project is an exciting time as it’s a way to bring a personal touch to your unique creation. We’ve got 6 handy hints to…
How To Knit: Get perfect Fair Isle
The Woman's Weekly experts have got the 6 best ways for you to make sure your finished fair isle work is smooth and lies flat.
How To Knit: Our top tips for knitting in colour
When it comes to knitting in colour, choosing what shade of yarn to use can be a real challenge. There are a number of factors to bear in mind when…
How To: Applique the easy way
Our knitting experts are showing you how to do applique in your crochet projects – the easy way! Read on to find out more...
How To Knit: Our tips for knitting with texture
You can make some truly gorgeous garments and home interiors when knitting with texture. From cable to bobble and moss to rib, there are so many knitting stitches that can…
How To: Make knitting labels
This issue showcased these fab Jamieson's of Shetland shawls to knit. Click here for how to add the decorative finishing touches.