Credit: Bence Halmosi Via Unsplash Now more than ever, it is essential for mothers to find practical ways to bond with their daughters. Girls today are constantly bombarded with conflicting and anxiety-inducing messages about the world and about themselves, and when things get overwhelming, they need to know their mother will be there for them. If you're looking for activities that will help you build strong, lasting connections with your daughters, here are three ways a knitting … [Read more...]
Beat the Lockdown with These Art & Craft Activities
Staying at home for extended periods can have a negative impact on a person's health & well-being and this is the time to take up a new hobby or pastime. In order to maintain a healthy outlook on life, we all need a little �me time' and with that in mind, here are just a few of the arts & crafts that you can take up to give you interest during the pandemic. Diamond Painting � This is a revolutionary new form of art, which is a blend of painting by numbers and cross-stitch, whi … [Read more...]
A Basic Guide to Taking Up Knitting as a Pastime
We have all had far too much time at home in the past twelve months, thanks to the Covid crisis and for many people, this was the opportunity to find a new hobby or interest. Arts and crafts in general have always been popular with the older generations and there is one specific traditional pastime that we are reviving; namely, knitting. Not only is this a relaxing thing to do, the end result is a lovely scarf or cardigan, which makes for a perfect gift � the fat that you put in so much work fo … [Read more...]
Beginners Kit for Knit Stitching Enthusiasts
You have made the decision that you want to start knitting. You have discovered how much fun it is, and now, although you wish to dive into it, you have no idea where to start knitting. Should you go to anyone with extensive knowledge of knitting, one of the most likely pieces of advice you will get is this �just get the right tools (kit), and just start!' This advice works, but there is a problem. With so much knitting and crocheting tools and kits out there for all levels of expertise, wha … [Read more...]
How Should I Knit If I’m Left Handed?
At first glance knitting may not appear to favor left or right handed people. After all, you need to hold two needles and you have two hands. However, once you start learning to knit, you'll quickly realize that most guides focus on right handed people. The first step is to hold a needle in both hands and create a slip knot. One hand holds the needle while the slip knot is slid over it; this becomes the dominant needle. The other hand holds the yarn and winds it round the first needle before … [Read more...]
