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A look behind the scenes at yarn, yarn craft, knitting and crochet. Unpacking the issues, topics, discussions and knitting and crochet secrets that are important to knitters and crocheters. A place for curiosity, sustainability, craft knowledge, and a little science about yarn.

The Fairythorn’s Approach to Improve Accessibility in Crafting

Can AI write craft patterns? Practical uses of AI in knitting and crochet.

Can AI write craft patterns? Practical uses of AI in knitting and crochet.

Behind the Scenes: How knitting and Crochet Magazines Ensure Quality and Inclusivity

Behind the Scenes: How knitting and Crochet Magazines Ensure Quality and Inclusivity

Cute crochet and knitting colour combinations for baby

Cute crochet and knitting colour combinations for baby

The Burn Test – Setting Yarn on Fire

The Burn Test – Setting Yarn on Fire

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What does ChatGPT think of my knitting and crochet?

The Ethics of the Taylor Swift Crochet Dress.

The Ethics of the Taylor Swift Crochet Dress.

The best DIY scrunchie. Knitting, sewing or crochet?

The best DIY scrunchie. Knitting, sewing or crochet?

Summer yarns for knitting and crochet

Summer yarns for knitting and crochet

Gifts for Crafty People

Gifts for Crafty People

Knitting and Crochet Superstitions

Knitting and Crochet Superstitions

Does Knitting or  Crochet  use more yarn?

Does Knitting or Crochet use more yarn?

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I’m Ciara, and I have been knitting since I was 6 years old or younger. I only came to crochet a few years ago, when problems with my shoulders made it difficult for me to knit. Since then I have been crocheting and designing crochet projects. In recovery from a long career as an academic, I now write crochet patterns and fiction. Both involve imagining something fantastic, then figuring out how to communicate it simply and clearly so others can follow along, so quite similar activities, really.

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