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  • The Crochet Help Desk: How to Crochet Evenly and Track Your Stitches

    The Crochet Help Desk: How to Crochet Evenly and Track Your Stitches

    Welcome to the Crochet Help Desk! This is the first installment of our new weekly Q&A where we answer some of your most asked questions. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the crochet pool or you’ve already got a few granny squares under your belt, we’re here to answer some of your most pressing…

  • Knitting & Crochet: Easy Tips for Beginners and Beyond

    Knitting & Crochet: Easy Tips for Beginners and Beyond

    Top Tips for Crafting Success: What Every Knitter and Crocheter Should Know So, you’ve decided to pick up knitting or crochet, huh? Welcome to the club—yarn and coffee (or tea, we don’t judge) are basically mandatory here. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to avoid the dreaded stitch disaster for the hundredth time, I’ve…

  • Behind the Stitches #1

    Behind the Stitches #1

    Welcome to our first official weekend update! 🎉 Or as we’re calling it, Behind the Stitches —because why not add a little pizzazz to your weekend knitting inspiration, right? Grab your favorite fall drink (yes, I’m talking to you with the pumpkin spice everything) and let’s dive into the cozy goodness we’ve been up to…

  • How to Beat Second Sleeve Syndrome: Tips for Finishing Strong

    How to Beat Second Sleeve Syndrome: Tips for Finishing Strong

    How to Avoid the Dreaded ‘Second Sleeve Syndrome’ 🧶🙅‍♀️ We’ve all been there—you’ve knit the first sleeve of your sweater with enthusiasm, but when it comes time for the second one… crickets. Suddenly, knitting feels like a chore. Welcome to Second Sleeve Syndrome—where the excitement of your project fizzles out just when you’re so close…

  • 6 Yarn Storage Ideas Knitters Like You Will Love

    6 Yarn Storage Ideas Knitters Like You Will Love

    Organizing: some people love it, some people hate it. But it doesn’t need to be a chore! The process of organizing your yarn is time-consuming. However, once it’s complete you get the luxury of knowing all the yarn you own and where it all is. It keeps your yarn tidy and easily accessible, and when…

  • Stash Knitting Made Fun: Use What You Have and Love It Again

    Stash Knitting Made Fun: Use What You Have and Love It Again

    The Case for Stash Knitting: Why It’s Time to Embrace Your Yarn Hoard 🧶✨ Let’s be real—if you’re a knitter, chances are you’ve got a yarn stash that could rival a fashionista’s shoe closet. And while it’s so tempting to buy that new skein (or three), there’s something magical about diving into the treasures you…

  • Jump Into New Knitting Tools and Notions at LemonTreeSupplies!

    Jump Into New Knitting Tools and Notions at LemonTreeSupplies!

    Welcome to another Window Shopping Wednesday! Today we’re looking at LemonTreeSupplies, an Etsy shop in Richmond Hill, Ontario. They have a wide variety of knitting supplies and notions! Because they include both handy tools and cute notions, they’re a great one-stop-shop for many of your knitting needs. Even better- they’re a Star Seller on Etsy!…

  • Find Out What’s New in the World of Knitting!

    Find Out What’s New in the World of Knitting!

    🎉 It’s Newsletter Day! 🎉 Happy Tuesday, everyone! We’re thrilled to remind you that it’s newsletter day at Mrs. Shank Designs! If you’re loving our blog, you’re in for a treat with our newsletters. Every week, we share a little peek into what’s happening at HQ, including behind-the-scenes updates and, of course, some antics from…

  • Measuring Your Dog Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide for Perfect Sweaters

    Measuring Your Dog Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide for Perfect Sweaters

    So, you’ve decided your dog deserves their own hand-knit sweater. Excellent choice! Not only will your pup look fabulous, but they’ll also stay warm and cozy while strutting their stuff. But before you dive into those stitches, there’s one crucial step you really don’t want to skip: measuring. Yes, measuring your dog might sound like…

  • 6 Yarn Bowls For Knitting You Need To See Now!

    6 Yarn Bowls For Knitting You Need To See Now!

    Every knitter’s been there— you’re working on a project, and you tug a little on your yarn to pull a little more from the ball. But that one little tug was too much, and it rolls away, further and further from your reach! Sometimes it falls onto the floor, collecting more dust than you thought…