The company’s manifesto asserts, “Our mission is to inspire the next generation of makers through a reinvention of the craft experience.” Whether it’s straightforward knitting, crochet, or macrame, Wool and the Gang has come up with designs and patterns, so you can tackle any project. And, better yet, its YouTube channel features a variety of free tutorials. You can choose from a series of playlists, whether it’s by skill level (Easy, Beginner, or Intermediate), a dedicated Beginner series, knitting how-tos (demonstrating herringbone, hexagon, purl, moss, garter, stocking stitch, and more), crochet and macrame how-tos, or an A to Z playlist....

Scrubby Yarn by Red Heart If you want to crochet items for the home, including washcloths and dish towels, then look no further than Red Heart Scrubby Yarn, which comes in both a textured and smooth version. Scrubby Cotton is rich in texture, designed to actually “scrub” your dishes clean, so it is one of the top options on the market for people looking to actually scour their kitchens with crochet....

U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Joel Iskowitz designed the obverse of the John Adams dollar and sculpted by U.S. Mint sculptor-engraver Charles Vickers. The reverse of the Adams dollar depicts the Statue of Liberty, designed and sculpted by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver, Don Everhart. The Statue of Liberty reverse is the same as the one used for the Washington Presidential Dollar and will remain in use throughout the entire Presidential Dollar series....

If the drill press isn’t properly aligned, the drilling will not be nearly as precise as desired. Tuning up a drill press isn’t a monumental task, though; think of most of these steps as standard maintenance that will keep your machine as precise as the day it arrived. Base Positioning Before getting into some of the mechanical aspects of aligning your drill press, it is advisable to make sure that the base and stand of your drill press are secure....

This bracelet uses a technique similar to loom bead weaving, but you don’t need a loom to get started making these bracelets. The best part of this pattern is how versatile it is. It can be made with a wide variety of beads, both down the center and on the sides. Once you are familiar with the basic weave, try adding more variety in color and size to explore the full array of options with this stitch....

From the moment you look through the viewfinder and your finger presses the shutter button, you’re engaging a camera’s operation. It’s all designed to capture a photograph using light. Once you understand how each part of a camera body works, you can have a better understanding of how to take great photographs. Viewfinder The viewfinder is the hole in the back of the camera that a photographer looks through to aim the camera....

While sticking a couple of elements together to make a card may seem like a pretty straightforward task, it can be surprisingly tricky. The type of adhesive you require will depend both on what you want to do with it and how you want the card to be used. For example, if you are making a special card that someone is likely to want to keep as a memento or keepsake, you will want to make sure that you use an adhesive that will not discolor or lose its adhesive properties....

What makes Irish crochet different from the crochet you’re familiar with? Believe it or not, there aren’t many differences. All the basic crochet stitches show up in this technique, but added to that is a more advanced method of crocheted over cording to add dimension, though this isn’t always used. Additionally, Irish crochet starts as separate motifs which you then join together to create the lace. It can look intimidating, but ultimately you only have to make small pieces that connect to make something impressive....

Plies are the individual strands of yarn that are worked together to form a plied yarn. A single strand being sold or worked with on its own isn’t usually called a ply, though. It’s known as a single because calling it a one-ply yarn doesn’t make much sense. Multiple plies can be used to create a knitting yarn, and while some countries use the number of plies as a shorthand for the thickness of the yarn, in most cases the number of plies has nothing to do with the thickness of the finished yarn....

Before we begin, let’s clarify that the audience retention is the percentage of a video people watch. If they watch your video from beginning all through the end, audience retention will be 100%. If they leave the video after watching half of it — retention would be 50%. Audience retention is one of the measures used by YouTube to rank videos in search. This measure also plays a huge role when YouTube algorithm decides whether or not to suggests your videos to the viewers....

Before we get to the point, it is important for you to understand that every WhatsApp message reaches the recipient in the following fashion: You type the message and press the send button. At this stage you get the clock icon. If your mobile Internet connection is on, the message leaves your phone and reaches on the WhatsApp server. At this stage you get a single gray tick icon. If the recipient’s mobile Internet connection is on, the WhatsApp server delivers your message to the recipient phone....

While it may seem harmless for the weekend woodworker to crack open a beer (or six) while working on a project, avoid the temptation until you’re finished with the woodworking. You’re going to be much less likely to encounter a problem if you’re clean and sober when working with your power tools. Remember that switches can be inadvertently bumped or malfunction, so just because the blade has stopped, don’t relax and put your hands too close....

Place your bisque-fired ware on the wheel (plates are a great place to start with this glazing technique) and center it. Then decant some of your glaze into a pot and pick your brush. A flat wide Hake brush (one where the bristles are soft and dense) works well. Load the brush and set the wheel at a gentle speed. After each turn of the wheel, move your brush slowly from the rim of the plate to its center, ensuring the entire plate is covered....

These crochet hats started as a trend, but they aren’t going anywhere. And why would they? Ponytail hats are cute and practical, and this list of patterns is sure to convince you! The shell stitch design gives this a nice texture and the added bow makes it extra special. This and many of Lauren’s other patterns are free, but you can also buy the PDF version for easy printing and saving....

Why Are Assignments Important? Self-assignments are key to any photographer’s growth. Even professionals with decades of experience will work on personal assignments that they may never get paid for. The goal of any self-assignment is to spur creativity, solve problems, learn new techniques, and challenge yourself. As you start out in photography, you’re probably filled with excitement and ready to shoot anything you can. That being said, sometimes a little direction and guidance are necessary....

How to Feather a Velociraptor from The Spruce DIY Party Animal Magnets from Sugar and Cloth DIY Party Animal Candles from The Sweetest Occasion Dinosaur Heel Shoes from mikeasaurus via Instructables Foldasaurus (Folded Paper Toy Dinosaur) from Luke ‘Glood’ via Nice Paper Toys Dinosaur Pop Up Card Tutorial from Creative Pop Up Cards DIY Pretty Prehistoric Ring Holder from My So Called Crafty Life Stuffed Toy Dinosaur from Woolly Petals Fondant Dinosaur Tutorial from Sylvia Chan via SheKnows Easy Kawaii Dinosaur Tutorial from MissClayCreations via Youtube Crochet Dinosaur Pattern from DROPS Design

The open back with the crochet chain detail is eye-catching. You could wear it with a completely open back at the beach or at a music festival. Alternatively, you wear it over a solid tank. What makes this crochet pattern particularly special is that it’s designed as a mommy-and-me crochet pattern. The pattern is written for twelve sizes, starting with 2T for toddlers and going all the way up to 3X for women....

If you are a beginning card maker, you might appreciate some of the next card making tips and tricks. They will help you avoid many of the mistakes and problems beginning greeting card crafters face, helping kick up your card designs up a notch. Wrapping paper is a bit thin, so you may have to reinforce it with some heavier paper as a backer. You may have to do a little more work with these papers, but they will be a beautiful addition to your card design....

These headboard projects are great for beginners because they use standard materials with simple construction. All the plans include written step-by-step directions, color photos, diagrams, finishing suggestions, and more tips and tricks so you can customize them for your bed size. If you’d like to find more woodworking projects similar to these, so you can build a dresser, platform bed, or much more. This project will only take you an afternoon and can be a great budget project if you use reclaimed wood....

Of course, adding plants to your home isn’t right for everyone. Whether you have small children, curious pets, or just a brown thumb, you may not want to deal with the responsibility of a thorny plant. Enter: the crochet cactus as the perfect solution. A crochet cactus has all of the beauty of the natural plant but it’s soft and cozy. It adds warmth to the home in addition to organic appeal....