Author: Plymouth Yarn

How to Teach Kids to Crochet By Kathryn Vercillo When you teach a child to crochet, you give them a gift. It’s a skill that they can come back to time and again throughout their lives. Plus, it has a lot of benefits for children, not the least of which is that it allows them to develop their motor skills, practice math, and exercise creativity. In fact, did you know that Waldorf schools teach knitting and crochet to students all throughout elementary school? The benefits may be obvious. But how exactly do you go about teaching a child to...

How to Choose the Warmest Yarns for Winter Crafting by Kathryn Vercillo Winter is the perfect time to work with warm, cozy yarn. During the hot summer months, some fibers can just feel too uncomfortable, but when it’s chilly outside it feels great to knit or crochet with those exact same materials. If you’re looking to load up on warm yarn, keep your eye on natural animal-based fibers. However, don’t rule out thick synthetic yarn as a possible option. Qiviut: The Warmest Yarn for Knitting and Crochet If you are trying to find the warmest yarn there is, then...