Guides 
Guides for marker-minded crafters
Technique guides and gift lists, written by the same knitter who writes our product pages.
July 24, 2026
How to Use Stitch Markers in Knitting and Crochet
The four placements that do 90% of the work, photo by photo — rounds, repeats, shaping and rescues.
July 18, 2026
What Are Stitch Markers? A Plain-English Guide
Every marker style explained — rings, locking clips, bulb pins, charms — and which jobs each one can actually do.
July 12, 2026
15 Gifts for Crocheters They Will Actually Use
A crocheter-approved gift list by budget, from stocking stuffers to the notion kit that covers everything.
July 6, 2026
12 Gifts for Knitters, Chosen by a Knitter
What knitters quietly wish you would buy them — with the exact reasons each pick earns its place in the bag.