The journal
for-makers
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Caydo Y1 Pro Review: Is an Electric Sweater Unraveler Worth It?
Caydo sent me their Y1 Pro, so here is the honest version: which old sweaters actually unravel for yarn, why the slowest setting is…
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My Gauge Swatch Never Matches the Pattern, Here’s What Actually Fixed It
Half a stitch per 10 cm changes a sweater chest by about 3 cm, which on most size charts is half a size. Why…
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How Many Weeks Before Christmas You Actually Need to Start a Crochet Gift
How many hours a scrunchie, a hat, a scarf, a sweater or a blanket actually takes in DK weight yarn, what date that means…
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How to Become a Crochet Pattern Tester: 17 Tips From a Designer
I run tester calls, so I see the applications from the other side. Here is what actually gets you picked, and what gets you…


