Get Your Craft On!
Every crafter needs yarn - but here are a few other items your fellow fiber artists have found come in handy, too. From knitting and crocheting to embroidery and sewing, this list will make sure you have everything you need to tackle your next project!
A stitch marker is a helpful reminder tool used to mark important locations when knitting or crocheting. Stitch markers can help you indicate upcoming increases, decreases, pattern changes, yarn changes; help track rows of stitches; assist with counting blocks of stitches on the needles for large projects.
Blocking mats are the key element to adding a professional touch to your knitted or crochet project. Blocking your project will remove any small imperfections in tension and help even out your stitches - plus a blocking mat helps your project dry quicker by soaking up moisture.
Sticky Fabri-Solvy from Sulky is a fabric stabilizer with an adhesive backing that adds strength to your project. You can print or draw any design directly on the fabric, then peel and stick the design in place for embroidery, applique, punch needling, or quilting. Its a great way to add a custom touch to your embroidery projects!
Adding pom poms to hats, blankets and other crafts can be a fun (and quick and easy!) way to add color, texture and personality to your project.
For those of us who have worn glasses since middle school or simply like to craft here there any everywhere, a neck light is truly the solution to our strained eyes! There are also more stylish neck lights if you want to keep a sleek look. Happy stitching!
Save your hands with spring loaded scissors! I personally love these from Fiskars - they help with cutting large amounts of fabric at a time and prevent my hand from getting cramped. Plus they are easily identifiable for those in your house who don't craft so they know not to touch your fabric scissors.