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    Extra Credit: Darning Needles

    Bracelet Maker Visible Mended Woven Patch By the Shibaguyz Visible Mended Woven Patch Visible mending is one of the hottest trends in fashion today. By utilizing simple stitching on top of worn, distressed, or even new garments it’s easy to create a fashion statement that is singular to your style. As proponents of zero waste fashion we love the idea of giving old worn items a new life by adding stabilizing stitching or colorful patches. It’s good for the environment and great for the pocketbook! The weaving we do for…

  • General

    Darning Needles

    Darning Needles with instructor Steve Butler Class 145 What is it? – Darning needles, sometimes referred to as tapestry needles, are a no-nonsense, must-have tool for all fiber artists who work with yarns, flosses or heavy threads. In the needle world, these are the heavy lifters. Crochet, knitting, embroidery, counted cross stitch or sewing, they all have applications for darning needles.  The more traditional use of darning needles centers around the repair of knitted items like socks, sweaters or scarves. Darning needles have also proven invaluable for construction projects requiring attaching…

  • Blog,  Knitting & Crochet,  Tunisian Crochet

    Prerna Scarf – Tunisian Crochet Pattern

    I am Arunima, the designer behind KnitterKnotter and it’s an honor to be back on the Clover blog!  This is my second collaboration with Clover and I am here to share my Prerna Scarf with you. Prerna in Hindi means ‘inspiration’. I made this scarf with the Clover Takumi Bamboo Interchangeable Hook Set. It is a great set to have if you are learning Tunisian crochet. It has everything you will need to make a Tunisian crochet project and you can read a full review of these hook on my…

  • Knitting/Crochet,  Session 11

    Darning Needles

      What is it?– In the history of mankind it is hard to find a tool that is more enduring, more useful than the hand sewing needle.  Initially they were basic to the production of everything we made from clothing to shelter.  And we still use them today.  Modern needles, however, have become much more specialized, adapting shape, length, diameter and eye to meet the unique requirements specific applications.  Darning needles are just one category of those specialized hand sewing needles that has been modified for specific techniques.  Basically, darning needles…

  • Knitting/Crochet,  Session 7

    Top 5 Knitting Notions

      What is it? – When it comes to knitting and crochet it’s all about knitting needles and crochet hooks, right?  Not so fast.  Take a quick look in your knitting kits or visualize the process of completing any project.  Something simple or even very complex.  A quick inventory of what you will use will reveal several knitting or crochet accessories that significantly enhance the creative process.  These items are the most necessary notions, the most valued accessories to every knitting or crochet endeavor.  They are our most in demand,…