Whether you are a novice needler or a knowledgeable knitter, these four nifty knitting hacks will help you to get even more from your next crafting project.
Our top four knitting hacks
1. Use yarn guides to craft with colour
Knitting with colours is a brilliant way to express your creativity and create beautiful multi-coloured pieces; however, keeping the threads separate can be tricky. To make it easy for yourself, consider using a yarn guide. A plastic ring that you can wear on your finger, it has several loops that can be used to keep different coloured threads separated.
2. Avoid sharp points with needle protectors
To avoid a nasty surprise when you sit on the sofa or reach into your knitting bag, invest in some needle top protectors. Not only do these mean that you won’t poke holes in your furniture but also they stop your stitches from sliding off your needles.
3. Wash your wool with baby shampoo
Wool clothing needs to be washed on a special cycle using specific soap. If you don’t have any, an alternative is baby shampoo. Baby shampoo has a neutral pH, is perfume free, and won’t shrink your beautiful new jumper.
4. Make your own yarn holder
Yarn holders help you to quickly see when you are nearly through a ball of wool and keep things tidy. They can be expensive, but you can easily make your own; for example, a zip-lock freezer bag is a great DIY option. Pop the yarn in, zip up the bag, snip off a corner, and pull the strand of yarn through.
Why is knitting so popular?
Knitting is a craft with thousands of years of history. Since the pandemic, it has exploded in popularity thanks in part to people sharing their love of knitting on platforms such as TikTok. If you are an absolute beginner, a knitting kit from a specialist such as www.woolcouturecompany.com will help you to get together the basics.
We hope you enjoy these handy hacks and that your next knitting project is a roaring success.
