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Ebony Artistry: Double-Pointed Precision

  Double-pointed needles crafted from ebony wood are prized tools in the knitting world. Fashioned from the dense, dark heartwood of Diospyros trees, these needles boast a smooth, polished surface with a deep black luster.  Visit : https://www.lanternmoon.com/products/double-pointed-needles

Tunisian Vs. Traditional Crochet

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Crochet opens many opportunities for the crocheter to express their creativity. From a basic dishcloth to a blanket, there’s a lot for a yarn lovel to make with their crochet hooks . Of the many techniques that you can work with your hooks, Tunisian and traditional crochet are the most popular ones. Both have a unique charm and approach.   Recently, Tunisian crochet is gaining popularity. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a newbie, mastering both methods will open vast opportunities for everyone. A hybrid of knitting and crochet that creates stitches like knitting, this unique crochet craft brings the both of best worlds. Tunisian Crochet hooks are different from traditional ones. This blog will explore the difference between Tunisian vs. traditional crochet, tools, and techniques and help you choose the project ideas.   Let’s start with basic information on Tunisian and traditional crochet.   What is traditional crochet?   In traditional crochet, you handle the stitches o

Guide to Knitting Decreases in Lace Patterns

Learn how to decrease stitches in lace knitting patterns for the required shape and fit for garments. With this blog, upgrade your lace knitting skills! Visit : https://www.lanternmoon.com/blogs/blog-post/guide-to-knitting-decreases-in-lace-patterns

Ebony Cable Needles: Luxury in Knitting

  Ebony wood cable needles offer knitters a touch of elegance and precision. These sleek, dark tools expertly hold stitches for intricate cable patterns. Prized for their smooth texture and durability, ebony needles resist wear while providing a comfortable grip.  Visit : https://www.lanternmoon.com/products/ebony-wood-cable-needles

Learn How to Crochet with 5 Basic Stitches

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  Crochet is a lovely yarn craft that produces fabric for sweaters, hats, scarves, blankets and many more. The craft has only five basic stitches while the rest are just combinations of them. If you are just starting with crochet, all you need to learn are the five basic stitches. In this blog, let’s take you through the crochet stitches. Before you start, you need Crochet hook : While choosing the type of crochet hook you can either choose the single-ended crochet hooks or even the interchangeable Tunisian crochet hooks that come with the option of using a cord. Understanding crochet hook sizes is important for the craft as the general rule is bigger the hook size bigger the stitches and smaller the hook size, smaller the stitches. You’ll be needing this information when you plan your own projects as most crochet patterns cover the information. Yarn: As you are learning the basic stitches, 4 ply medium-weight yarn is recommended. With