Crochet with natural fibers

Ruth || Creative Teacher on Instagram: “Did you know you can crochet coiled baskets with raffia? I show you how to do this in our Raffia no 1 online workshop. Link in bio to…”

There is a curiosity in the fiber arts; regardless of age, skill level, or purpose, we want to understand how yarn behaves in our knitted, woven, or crocheted projects. In the last few years, my curiosity has led me to bast fibers and the process it takes

Let's get down to basics for a second ab talk about yarn fiber content. We use yarn all the time, but for the most part,

Anyone can learn the fairly straightforward nettle fiber processing of extracting fiber from the humble stinging nettle.

No effort to save the Earth is too small. Here are 5 ways to do your part for sustainability while enjoying your hobby. Examples of sustainable fibers and how to crochet with waste management in mind.

Twining with Soft Natural Materials | Natural Basketry with Matt

Forage_from_nature on Instagram: "For those that requested a slower version of how to make cordage, here it is. The fibres I used to make this cordage was chasmantha floribunda. #cordage #cordagemaking #naturalfibres #chasmanthafloribunda #naturalfibers #naturalfibrecordage #foraged_from_nature #foragedfromnature"

Blocking may be the most important step in getting a professional-looking finish. Here's how to block your crocheted and knitted items.