The Project Lab

Creating and building with your hands is not just economical. It is empowering. A good project builds character within both us and the result.

I Solemnly Swear I Am Up To No Good: A Hogwarts House Scarf Knitting Pattern

Here is a pattern for the famous Hogwarts House Scarf, the warm accessory worn by young witches and wizards in the Harry Potter world.

A Page Turning Spell: How to Make an Elegant Fabric Bookmark

Here is a pattern for how to make a lovely bookmark. Sometimes a simple luxury―such as having a beautiful and stylish bookmark―can keep us motivated to keep turning pages.

Simple Knitting Terminology

Explore the most commonly used knitting terms.

Simple Crochet Terminology

Explore the most commonly used knitting terms.

Simple Sewing Terminology

Explore the most commonly used sewing terms.

Yarn Weights for Regular People

The world of yarn is vast, intense, and precise. It can get as simple as a standard acrylic yarn to a luxurious hand spun and hand painted work of art. However, if I had to explain to a beginner what I believe the most important factor about yarn is, I would definitely choose yarn weight.