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Summer Is the Perfect Time for These Home Improvements

July 13, 2021Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
Home Improvements As A Summer Project

We all know that summer is the best time for home improvements. The clock is ticking! Do not let these warm, sunny days pass you by, and do not schedule one or more of these seasonal home renovation or repair projects.

Don’t wait to tackle some home improvements this summer! We are entering the dog days of summer, and it won’t be long before we see colder weather. These short warmer months are great for outdoor projects such as updating your home’s exterior. They’re also ideal for any work that requires well-ventilated space.

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Stuck At Home? Try Taking On A New Hobby

May 16, 2020Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
New Hobby

It is an ideal time to choose a new hobby. The coronavirus pandemic has US citizens holed up indoors in an attempt to flatten the curve, and many are searching for new ways to pass the time.

Since movie theaters are closed and concerts are postponed, folks are currently taking an interest in good hobbies, new research found.  To know how the pandemic has changed Americans’ buying and search interests, Picodi, a coupon company, examined Google search data from March 2020 and compared it to March 2019 data.…

History Of Knitting And Key Knitting Terms

June 15, 2017Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
History of knitting and key terms used in knitting

The history of knitting is something we often overlook. Surely such a simple, primitive technique has remained the same for the last few centuries? What we don’t realize is that the origin of knitting and knitting terms goes back much further.

They reach the times of Danish Nalebinding and Middle Eastern techniques. In fact, the oldest knitted artifacts are 11th-century Egyptian socks. After all, to “knit” is simply to “knot” and we have made items this way for a very long time.…

Knitting A Blanket Super-Sized

March 5, 2017Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
Giganto Blanket

Knitting A Blanket During Your Free Time

Oversized blankets are quite the fashion accessory for the home. These large, cozy blankets have a practical use as a warm cover for a bed or sofa. At the same time, they look great draped over furniture for a soft look. This popularity and the scale of the blanket mean they are not cheap.

However, I have discovered a great alternative. The Giganto Blanket is a great knitting project for anyone that wants one of these products at home without the high cost. All you need are the appropriate materials, 4 hours of free time, and some perseverance.…

My Fav Valentine Cookie Recipe

February 4, 2017Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
Best Valentine Cookie Recipe

Best Cookie Recipe

I know the main focus of this blog is knitting and yarn craft, but baking is a craft too. Besides, don’t we all deserve a little treat once we finally finish the big project we’ve been slaving over? This cookie recipe has some purposes for us keen knitters.

First, they are a delicious treat. Second, they are Valentine cookies, so make a great additional gift alongside other craft items at this time of year. Third, they are a project you can share with a loved one. That may be in order after you’ve huddled up in a corner with your needles, yarn, and iPod for hours. (Is that last one just me?).…

Prepare Your Home For The Holidays

December 2, 2016Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
Christmas Activities To Prepare your home

When is the best time to start preparing for the holidays? It all depends on how laid back you are. I like to start on my craft projects early so that there is still a fun hobby, not a chore. Crafts and home hobbies make Christmas even more special, and there are many ways to incorporate them into your celebrations.

I have compiled 15 top tips for decorating, crafting, and welcoming guests. Let’s start by looking at some top ideas for papercraft, knitting, and baking.

Christmas Holidays Crafts And Home Hobbies

Papercraft

Christmas Cards

1) Make Christmas cards, thank you notes, and place cards early in the month. This means you have time to craft them with care and come up …

How To Knit A Scarf

November 2, 2016Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
How to Knit A Scarf in 10 steps

Scarves should be the easiest thing to knit because they are just rows of stitches and blocks of color. We determine how long and thick they are and what colors to use. They may be simple, but we all have to start somewhere.

I started with scarves and remember how nervous I was about knitting scarf patterns. I worried about casting on, changing yarn, and making it all look neat. In this guide, I want to talk about how to knit a scarf in 10 easy steps. Ten may seem like a lot but trust me, many of these knitting steps are small and easy.…

Leftover Yarn Art Project Ideas

September 3, 2016Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies
Left over Yarn Art

Old Knitting Projects

A few months ago I had a moment of realization during my knitting. I’m always left with scraps of yarn from knitting and crochet projects. So what should I do? Should I throw the leftover strands away after each session and waste expensive, precious wool? That seems a shame when I have spent so much on materials and so much time crafting the project.

Maybe you like me and have a bag of loose pieces from different segments of scarves and jumpers. I looked at this mass of multicolored yarn and realized I needed a use for them. No strand is worthless.

Instead, we can use them to create beautiful yarn art. What is the yarn …