Category: Beyond Knitting

Designer Spotlight: The Weird, Wonderful and Wacky World of Yarn Bowls

Posted by Danielle | Jan 19, 2019 | Beyond Knitting, Featured |

Every week I highlight one of my favorite knit, crochet and fiber art designers on Etsy! This week...

‘Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stitch’ … A Knitted Glass Sculpture From Carol Milne

Posted by Danielle | Jan 7, 2019 | Beyond Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

If you’re not familiar with Carol Milne’s knitted glass sculptures, you’re in...

Watch ‘Lost & Found’ – It’s a Stop Motion Short Film Featuring the Unraveling Tale of Two Amigurumis

Posted by Danielle | Jan 7, 2019 | Amigurumi Patterns, Beyond Knitting, Featured |

This is a must-watch, so well done! Lost & Found from Goldy on Vimeo. Visit the film web site...

7 Best Knitted Gifts For Loved Ones

Posted by Danielle | Dec 29, 2018 | Beyond Knitting |

Knitting gifts are usually the ones you should value the most, why? Simply because they are...

Prepare To Fall In Love With Jeila Gueramian, My New Favorite Fiber Artist

Posted by Danielle | Dec 22, 2018 | Beyond Knitting, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

I’m fangirling on a zillion different levels right now! WOW! (Are we allowed to say whimsical again?) Jeila Gueramian is a Brooklyn-based artist who has has done major installations around the USA and I absolutely love...

Finnish Newspaper Knits Ugly Christmas Sweaters Depicting 2018’s Ugliest News #uglytruthsweaters

Posted by Danielle | Dec 14, 2018 | Beyond Knitting, Featured, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

“The truth may be ugly, but it never goes out of style.” Helsingin Sanomat, also known as Hesari,...

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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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