What my blog is about?

I want to teach my readers how to knit/crochet (with YouTube videos), I want to show them how beautiful handmade projects can be. Many crochet artists have difficulties with knitting, so I want to show them the basics, and for more advanced knitters I want to teach cables and lace knitting, and anything that comes into my mind.

I also want to show the basics of crochet, so knitters can crochet a border to any of their makes.

I'm a very crafty person, I consider myself as a fiber artist, so I'm going to share my sewing projects, my crochet projects, my I-cord project and anything else I'm making.

If you have any suggestions, questions, pls comment below!

Than you so much for reading!

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Yarn weight and Wrap Per Inch tool

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