introduction to yarn crafts

A flat-lay image of four skeins of yarn held together with a label that says Knotty Habit, all lying on a golden wood board. Next to the skeins are pieces of tree bark and some thread bobbins, as well as a pink and white knit patterned mug with tea in it, all on a fringe-edged cloth that is lying on rustic gray wood.

Hello! You like yarn crafts, right? Good, because we're talking about yarn crafts. With the pandemic of 2020, there has been a recent and exponential rise in the amount of yarn crafters, given that these crafts are some of the easiest to pick up and practice at home. The most common yarn crafts are crochet, knitting, and macramé, however there are so many more beyond just those.


crochet

An image of a dusty pink worsted weight yarn skein that has been worked into chains with a shiny metal magenta-colored crochet hook.

Crochet is an ancient yarn craft that is still practiced today by many worldwide. It is a common misbelief that only grannies still practice this therapeutic craft, but that myth is on its way out, thanks to a surge in recent popularity. well ths is all about crochet bc i love crochet and i think its a great beginner yarn craft and its what i started doing when i was 9 years old but i took a long break from it because it was boring but the last few years have been really exciting in the crochet community because with its increasing popularity, there are so many cool patterns and projects out there for inspiration. Check out Sewrella for super easy, modern and traditional crochet patterns.




knitting

An image of a light pink yarn with black threads speckled throughout, worked up into a rib knit pattern.

Knitting is one of the coziest of the yarn crafts, thanks to the stretchy, soft and wearable fabric it produces. It's made up of rows of chains, which interlock and allow for the fabric to shift with movement, making it a great option for apparel. A lot of people get crochet and knit confused, but there are many differences that can help distinguish between the two. First of all, crochet involves a single tool, called a crochet hook, while knitting involves two or more tools, called knitting needles. Another difference is that knitting can be manufactured by machine, whereas crochet cannot; it must be produced by hand. Tin Can Knits is a great blog to find good quality knitting patterns.




macrame

An image of a beige macrame tapestry hanging from a natural wood rod.

Macramé is a unique craft that involves knotting techniques, unlike weaving or knitting yarn. Macramé textile pieces are usually made with cotton twine, hemp yarn or even sometimes leather. Decor is a popular use for macramé, especially in bohemian style interiors, but it was actually all the rage in the Victorian era. Unlike crochet and knitting, no tools are required; macrame is made completely by hand. You can find tutorials and patterns for macramé on Modern Macramé.


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