Crafting Help

Embroidery and Cross Stitch

• The most common mistakes
• Fastening off after stitching
• Finding the centre of your fabric
• Where do I start stitching in the design?
• How to secure the thread when starting
• How to attach the hoop and adjust tension

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Sewing Assistance

• I need help with / I don’t understand the pattern instructions?

Common Knitting Problems

• I need help with a pattern error!
• My stitches won't all fit on the needle - what can I do?
• How do I use circular needles for straight knitting ?

Knitting Techniques & How Tos

• How to cast off
• How to purl a row
• How to knit a row
• How to Tie a slip knot 
• How should I hold knitting needles?
• How to cast on