This is a space to explore videos and webpages that I find are clear, reliable and easy to understand as you travel through the crafts of kniting and /or crochet.
Links and Videos
This is the place to find step by step videos that coordinate with the techniques used in my patterns.
All. of the video sites recommended here are fantastic resources but there is something special about this one. This designer has made over 50 slow motion videos. All are well presented and easy to follow.
From the first steps of beginning to knit to the more intricate processes of buttonholes, hems and beyond Purl Soho is a wonderful resource for you. In addition to techniques, they offer tutorials for specific patterns for sale and free.
Roxanne Richardson
Roxanne has a detailed and easy to understand video for every aspect of knitting you can think of and even those things you didn't know you could learn to do.
Recommended Instructional Videos
Web sites for Knitting and Crochet
The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) represents the leading yarn companies, accessory manufacturers, digital companies, and consultants in the yarn industry. Many How to Guides.
https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/knit_diagrams.html
First steps in knitting, detailed easy to understand . Norman is my go to resource and I've been knitting for 0ver 60 years. https://nimble-needles.com/
Yarnspiration- a yarn company with many crochet and knit instructional links
My Moto
Hand crafts should be a place of peace and calm. It may take a while to feel that way, but when you begin to learn with patient instruction and also understanding that perfection is not the initial goal, you can relax more. The goal is to feel comfortable with the yarn and the needle or hook in hand....the rest will come to you with practice and accepting that even the most experienced crafters make mistakes, rip out their work and begin again.