Learn why, when and how to block your knitting and crochet for a truly professional finish.

So your yarn didn't come in a ball ready to work from? - here's the ultimate guide to winding it, no equipment needed.

  Spike stitches are a decorative technique worked in crochet. Normally worked in double crochet rows using two or more colours in the piece, they are an easy way to introduce a colour work effect ...

Is there anything so magical as turning a heel successfully? It strikes fear into the hearts of sock newbies but fast becomes a thing of joy once you've learnt how.

I'm about to share with you my most exciting discovery of the year (or possibly my career!) In the past I've always used rows of half trebles in the back loop to make rib. It looks the part and it ...

Thinking about giving crochet socks a go? Here are a few answers to common questions to help you out. We'll look at comfort, yarn and measuring to help you create crochet socks that you won't want ...