Bella Coco: Crochet for Beginners Series
Want to learn to crochet? Here's your chance. Here is a playlist of all the basic crochet stitches you need to know in order to learn to crochet. Practice each one to build your skills and begin making projects.
Sheep and Stitch: Knitting for Beginners Series
This How to Knit series will show you everything you need to get started with knitting. First, you’ll learn how to get yarn onto the needles. Then, you’ll learn how to make the all-important knit stitch. Lastly, we’ll go over how to get your knitting off the needles.
Sheep and Stitch: Knitting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
These videos will show you how to fix the most common knitting mistakes, from rescuing dropped stitches to fixing tight knitting and pre-empting mistakes with lifelines.
Make a perfect Pom every time!
This video will show you how to make a pom pom without a pom pom maker.
This video will show you how to master knitting in the round step-by-step. We’ll explore why you should knit in the round, how to choose the right needle, and go through a detailed tutorial. You'll also learn how to make a perfect seamless join.
Learn how to design and construct unique items of clothing from start to finish using the draping method. In this course, Reagen Evans teaches you the ins and outs of draping your clothing designs and how to transfer them into paper patterns. Learn to design and construct your own garment from scratch; starting with the outer layer before moving on to the lining and fastenings.
In this course, Katie Jones teaches you the fundamental techniques and essential skills needed for crochet. Learn how to make your own sweater following the granny square technique step by step.
Alicia shows you how to create garments with your own hands, using a crochet hook. Discover how to create textures that mimic knitwear textures made with two needles, and have fun creating while learning the stitches you need to make your own modern crochet pieces. See the basic steps to making a pattern so you can create anything you want and discover a technique that will allow you to add a burst of color to your creations.
Molla Mills is a renowned crochet artist with a colorful collection of designs, and she is here to teach you how to find your signature style through crochet. Discover the artisanal practice of crochet by creating an original pattern. Learn various stitching techniques to crochet your design and turn it into a unique bag or accessory.
Learn how to crochet marine-inspired pieces and explore a variety of embellishing techniques to bring the beauty of the ocean to your work. By combining her love for crochet and the sea, Estonian designer Marianne Seiman creates custom accessories for local shops, craft magazines, and international clients. In this course, she takes you step by step through the process of creating unique marine pieces with a variety of crochet and embellishing techniques. Learn how to crochet four marine-inspired creations, and transform them into wearable accessories or decorations.
Learn to make crochet dresses and blouses from scratch using the top-down method for seamless pieces. Marie Castro shows you the basic stitches and how to choose a colour scheme, as well as techniques for optimizing your creative process. She also shares some tips on how to showcase and sell your pieces through online platforms.
Learn the entire intarsia crochet process step by step, see the techniques to design a crocheted tapestry. Learn all the stitches you need, the specifics of intarsia crochet, and how to make the final touches on your piece, ready to hang on your wall.
Reinvent the world around you with colourful patterns, and give new life to unused clothes through upcycling. Using simple crochet techniques, this course will give you the necessary knowledge to upgrade your unused garments into unique pieces of clothing. In this course, you will learn how to transform a pair of flip flops into cozy, contemporary slippers to jumpstart your upcycling adventure and explore the multitude of possibilities that upcycling with crochet can bring to your wardrobe.
Learn how to sculpt shapes with yarn and make patterns with rya knots to create colorful wall hangings using a combination of flat and 3D weaving techniques.
Learn how to create a framed woven tapestry in A3 size with abstract and overlapping shapes with your choice of colours.
Learn three traditional textile techniques: punch needling, weaving, and embroidery. Create a textural piece with different volumes - a bit like a canvas painting that centres around texture.
Learn how to weave home decorations by exploring different colours, yarns and textures. Hand weaving is a meditative art that allows you to unwind while creating something beautiful. Get lost in the mindful practice of weaving with fibre artist Lucy Rowan as you explore a world filled with yarn and colour. Discover how to create beautiful decorative pieces by learning stitching and colour blending techniques and creating different woven shapes and patterns.
Learn how to create handwoven artwork filled with texture by exploring colour palettes and weaving techniques. Jen Duffin is a fibre artist and the founder of Nova Mercury Design. In this online course, learn basic weaving techniques and how to combine them to make open-centre circular artwork with a variety of textures and colours.
Get started with the punch needle and achieve incredible compositions filled with volume and texture. The Argentinian embroiderer Laura Ameba will be your guide. In this course, Laura teaches you the step-by-step on how to use the punch needle and shows you different types of stitches, starting with the most basic ones until the most advanced techniques. Learn the secrets to improve your technique and apply what you have learned in a fun project.
Learn to design knitting patterns with graphic elements and experiment with colours, shapes, and materials to reinterpret a traditional craft. In this course, design and create a multicolored knitted top. With Anna's help, use collage to sketch and develop your design, translate it into a diagram, and learn to work with the intarsia knitting technique.
Learn to create garments with different colours and geometric designs using the traditional Fair Isle technique. The way we dress is how we present ourselves to the world, and for textile artist Jandi Gardiazabal, it's also an opportunity to put her passion for textiles on display. Using the Fair Isle technique, she creates simple, geometric designs with a contemporary style. In this course, Jandi teaches you how to design and create knitwear step by step with the Fair Isle knitting technique. Learn the secrets to this traditional knitting style, unravel your inspiration, and discover that a grid is all you need to create virtually any piece of knitwear.
Add a new skill to your knitting toolbox with this colourwork knitting course. Learn techniques and tips for creating stunning multi-coloured knitwear. In this online course, you will immerse yourself in the captivating world of knitting with Jennifer Berg, the talented founder of Native Knitter. Discover the seamless fusion of Indigenous heritage and creative knitting as Jennifer introduces you to the mesmerizing art of stranded colourwork, also known as the jacquard technique. Throughout the course, you will explore the profound beauty of bold patterns and intricate designs inspired by Jennifer's Navajo roots.
Learn advanced stitches inspired by corals to apply to garments. Loly Ghirardi—known on social media as Señorita Lylo and cofounder of uauh! studio—has spent more than 10 years among thread, stitches, and colours, collaborating for publications in both Europe and Latin America, among many other projects.
Use colourful markers and embroidery threads to create garments and decorations that express your personality. “For me, a stitch is equal to a paint stroke. It's impressive to see how simple threads can transform my home decor and daily outfits into colorful artwork with volume and texture.” Artist and surface pattern designer Polina Oshu specializes in creating floral illustrations for textiles, decorative paper, packaging, and more, for clients such as Marks & Spencer and Penguin Random House. In this online course, Polina teaches you how to express yourself through stitching and painting on textiles. Discover how to combine colour, texture, and detail to reveal your ideas in the form of textiles. Give personality to garments with colourful paints and threads.
Learn to create your own designs on tulle by exploring the different uses this material has to offer and applying them to a variety of surfaces. Embroidery is a gateway to a wonderful world of colour, textures, and endless possibilities. In this online course, Ignacia Jullian, visual artist and self-taught embroiderer who has worked with brands like Levi’s and Falabella, teaches you how to recreate that universe on tulle. Discover your teacher's freestyle embroidery technique and how to apply it to this versatile fabric, as well as a range of other materials and surfaces, such as canvas shoes.
Want to capture the essence of the world around you through embroidery? Gimena Romero will teach you the origins, the context, and the techniques of embroidery from the four corners of Mexico. You will learn how to reinterpret tradition by adding contemporary Mexican embroidery to a garment.
Through embroidery, you can combine gorgeous colours with complex patterns and completely change the garment you’re working on. Embroidery and embellishment designer Jodie Ruffle specializes in creating detail-oriented embroideries that transform forgotten pieces of clothing. In this course, she teaches you how to decorate garments using a combination of flat and 3D techniques, as well as different kinds of beads. Give your old clothes a new lease of life through the beauty of embellishment.
Explore the unique combination of analogue and digital techniques, starting with the creation of collages using paper items and then translating them into vector images. Nick will teach you how to choose a cohesive colour palette, develop a motif, and create a balanced composition. From sketching to the final illustration, you'll learn how to refine your work and correct the mood of your designs. Additionally, Nick will provide insights into preparing your illustrations for printing and textile applications.
Illustrator Tatiana Boyko combines classic floral painting techniques with digital illustration to create beautiful patterns for prints and products. Get inspired by nature and learn how to create unique floral illustrations with traditional paint and Photoshop.
Pattern designer Polina Oshu finds her inspiration to draw from the beauty of nature, and loves to express her emotions through vivid colours. She has collaborated with brands like Marks & Spencer and Lush by creating bold pattern designs. In this course, she teaches you how to draw with confidence to create striking botanical illustrations. Dare to fill a sketchbook with lively works of art by learning colour theory, composition, and drawing techniques.
Add colour to your fibres and fabrics by using sustainable methods. It is in nature that Mexican textile artist Anabel Torres finds her inspiration. In her search for sustainability, she discovered natural textile dyeing and it became the primary focus of her work, giving beautiful, natural colours to different products and sharing her technique by running workshops. In this course, learn to dye fibres and fabrics with natural pigments, and then collect all your formulas and notes in a dyeing logbook to use in future projects.
Create beautiful and unique designs with eco printing and natural dyeing. Learn how to create a botanical pattern with flowers and plants. In this online course, you'll embark on an inspiring journey into the world of botanical dyeing with Amanda de Beaufort, a renowned botanical dyer and creator of unique prints. Amanda will guide you through her intuitive and organic creative process of eco-printing with flowers and plants. You'll explore the diverse world of natural dyes, discovering their benefits, where to find them, and how they react. With Amanda's guidance, you'll learn how to choose the best fibres for your project and delve into the fascinating textures and patterns that can be created with resources from nature.
To start, you'll familiarize yourself with the essential materials and tools needed for botanical dyeing. Amanda will then walk you through the process of preparing your fibres for long-lasting prints and teach you a variety of bundle-dyeing techniques for unique compositions. You'll master the art of extracting colours through steaming, unveiling the vibrant results of your creations.
In this online course, Ana will show you the techniques she uses to bring visual imagery to life with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Learn how to play with color, texture, and shadows, transforming your art and taking it to the next level. Experiment with new and different ways to make your illustrations stand out.
Learn to create colour palettes for your embroidery. Much like design, the colours you choose in embroidery make all the difference, which is why it is essential to find the right colour combinations for your textile projects. No one knows this better than Karen Barbé, designer and embroiderer with more than a decade of experience. In this online course, Karen teaches you to create the ideal colour palette for any textile project, emphasizing the expressive power of colours as well as how they behave and interact with one another. Take your embroidery to the next level by learning how to make a colour plan for your designs and confidently stitch vibrant works of art.
Breathe new life into old textiles by learning how to cut, assemble, sew, and customize unique garments using existing materials. In the hands of a creative, curtains, pillowcases, tea towels, or even tablecloths can be transformed into unique items of clothing. All you need is a vision and some basic sewing skills. Fashion designer Selina Sanders is the founder of her namesake brand specializing in one-of-a-kind upcycled garments and accessories. She has been featured in publications including Vogue and Marie Claire, and shares her creations with over 99K followers on Instagram.
In this online course, she teaches how to recognize the potential of textiles to create beautiful pieces of clothing. Learn to craft your own puff-sleeve top from scratch by upcycling materials that would otherwise be wasted. Breathe new life into forgotten items and create your own sustainable style.
Learn to create unique textile prints by exploring colour and composition using paper collage techniques. Ever thought about exploring abstract and figurative collage techniques for print creation? Designers Ana Conrado and Florence Dagostini, founders of DaDa Duo, guide you on this journey of graphic experimentation to bring one-of-a-kind prints to life. In this online course, learn a new method for developing your print designs, working with colors, composition, and raw materials. Using mistakes and chance as a key part of the creative process, you'll be able to bring to life an artisanal piece with a unique, deconstructed aesthetic.
