Category: Beyond Knitting

Hello ‘Needle Wranglers … There’s a New Knitting Notion On The Block!

Posted by Danielle | Oct 20, 2019 | Beyond Knitting |

Emily McNeil and the folks at The Tempestry Project reached out to me recently to thank me for...

Make An Easy Knot Pillow From Leggings … Not Knitting But This DIY Project 100% Necessary!

Posted by Danielle | Oct 14, 2019 | Beyond Knitting, Free Patterns |

This. Is. Brilliant. And actually, it could be knitting if you used knitted leggings! Hat tip:...

Think You Can’t Make Intricate Cable-Knit Sweater Cookies? Think Again!

Posted by Danielle | Oct 4, 2019 | Beyond Knitting, Food Hacks, Knitting Patterns |

Sweater weather cookies are within your reach! View this post on Instagram Cable Knit Cuteness...

Meet Thread Cutterz, The Makers of Cutting Tools For Crafters, Sewers, Quilters, Knitters, Crocheters … Anybody Who Creates With Thread or Yarn!

Posted by Danielle | Sep 29, 2019 | Beyond Knitting |

As seen on Shark Tank! Thread Cutterz cutting tools are handy, stylish and super cool! Keep...

Kerri Pajutee’s Miniature Animal Sculptures Are Simply Breathtaking …

Posted by Danielle | Sep 28, 2019 | Amigurumi Patterns, Beyond Knitting |

** UPDATE OCTOBER 1ST, 2020: Please note, this maker is retired and does not take commissions any...

Meet Pinetales, The Maker of America’s Best Buckwheat Pillows!

Posted by Danielle | Sep 4, 2019 | Beyond Knitting |

Have you ever used a buckwheat pillow? Common in Japan, buckwheat pillows have been used there for...

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KnitHacker is Danielle Holke’s long-running love letter to knitting and crochet. Since 2008, it’s been a home for indie designers, free patterns, amigurumi, fiber art, and the occasional dose of craftivism. Stay a while.

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