Having a garden can be a wonderful way to grow your own vegetables, beautify your property, or attract local wildlife. You can plant a large garden in your backyard, or you can plant a small garden if you have limited space.


A tsunami is a series of destructive and very dangerous waves that result from  earthquake  activity or some other type of underwater disturbance. In recent years, tsunamis have caused an incredible amount of damage.


Gardeners in variable climates must carefully consider weather conditions in order to ensure the health and well-being of their plants. The increasingly warm or cold weather that accompanies seasonal changes in certain areas can end the growing season for many plants.


Compost tea is a way to give your plants a boost feed and is a great soil tonic. Compost tea is preferred over manure tea by diehard organic gardeners because it yields greater nutrients and is considered to have more integrity.


Compost is a nutrient-rich mixture of organic matter used by gardeners and farmers to help grow strong, healthy plants and flowers. In addition to providing nutrients that help improve depleted soil at no additional cost, compost piles also have the added benefit of recycling many common lawn and household waste products that would otherwise end up in landfills.


Natural edging in a garden usually means avoiding the use of artificial edging materials such as plastic, metal or paving. You may also want to avoid arranging the edging in right angles and straight lines.


Sod is the secret of many beautiful yards and gardens. Instead of laboriously growing grass out in a hot dry yard, purchase sod from a supplier or grow your own in a greenhouse.


Often there are so many plants at the nursery that you can feel overwhelmed in making a choice and worried that you might not pick a healthy one.


Have you ever wanted to have soil that would support life and animals? Well this is how to make your soil great!


Making compost for use in your garden is a great way to recycle kitchen and garden organic waste.  When incorporated into your garden soil, it improves soil structure, water retention, strengthens the resistance of your plants against pests and feeds the plants.


According to the USDA, organic is a term used to label agricultural products that have been grown or produced using approved biological, mechanical and cultural practices, promoting ecological balance and biodiversity.


Has your compost turned into the local rodent cafe? Give the furry critters their marching orders!


Good soil is about 50% air space in addition to nutrient-rich dirt. The air space allows nutrients and water to circulate as well as roots to grow. When soil particles are too close together, compaction occurs.


Why buy expensive treatments or toxic fertilizers to ensure rich soil and a fertile garden when you can get the same benefits from compost? Before you go to the local nursery or garden supply store and pay a premium for composting ingredients, consider making compost on your own at home.


Standing water due to poor drainage in your lawn can lead to a number of problems, from mosquitoes to structural damage to your home. To deal with this, you first need to study your lawn to understand how and why water collects at that specific spot.


If you have a patch of soil that you'd like to turn into a well-draining garden bed with deep, loose soil, then you'll need to put in some elbow grease and double-dig the bed.


Topsoil is the top 6 - 12 inches of soil found in many gardens and lawns. Good topsoil should be nutrient and mineral rich and promote the growth of plants in your lawn or garden.


It is also about what you are adding to your compost. This article will provide a simple outline of what you should and should not compost. Follow the three R's (Reduce, reuse and recycle) to reduce the amount of stuff you have to throw away!


Mulch is an organic material that covers a soil surface. Mulch prevents water loss, maintains an even soil temperature, suppresses weeds, enhances plant growth and creates an attractive landscape.


Compost enriches the nutrient content of garden soil and flower beds. It can be made inexpensively from tree leaves every fall. Follow these guidelines to gather and compost leaves in your back yard.


Whether you have potted indoor plants or an outdoor container garden, soil selection is critical to plant health. Choose the best soil to provide your plants with the right amount of drainage, soil consistency, and nutrient-retention.


Although they're pretty to look at, deer can be quite destructive and they definitely don't belong in your yard or garden. Indeed, they eat nearly anything  except  for the grass, so they're not even a good lawnmower substitute.


Have you wondered what beasties are crawling around your garden? Whether friend or foe is lurking among the vegetable patch or flowerbed, a pitfall trap can be a quick and easy way to find out what insects are enjoying your surrounds.


Vines are often invasive and can be especially difficult to kill. Persistence is key, but of course, it also helps to know which methods of physical and chemical removal prove most effective against these weeds.


Ticks in your garden and around your home can be a nuisance. Ticks can carry numerous harmful blood-borne diseases such as  Lyme Disease  and some diseases transferred from ticks can kill your pets.


Composting reduces your trash output and helps your plants grow faster, but it can be difficult if you don't have a big yard. You can compost indoors no matter how small your space is using compost containers, worm composting, or the bokashi method--each of them can help you live a greener lifestyle!


While bamboo can look quite pretty, it can also be an invasive plant. It is hard to get rid of, no matter what method you choose. Luckily, it's not impossible to remove.


When you open your cabinets and see ants swarming your spilled sugar, it might be tempting to use strong chemicals to take them all out as soon as possible.


Kudzu is an aggressive vine that has the ability to grow a foot a day and smother other plant life. The vine grows mostly in the south but has also spread to other areas of the country.


Snails can be a real garden pest, as they munch through your plants, flowers and vegetables. Luckily, there are many options at your disposal - natural and otherwise - for getting rid of snails.


Daylilies not only produce beautiful flowers that continue to bloom throughout the summer months, but they can also be eaten. The daylily produces four edible parts: the shoots, the tubers, the buds, and the flowers.


Millipedes do not bite and are generally considered to be a low-risk pest. A sudden swarm of them, however, can lead to odors, stains, and other annoyances.


People grow herbs for lots of different reasons: cooking and spices, home remedies for minor ailments, even fragrance and beauty. It's a much more economical way of having access to these essential items.


Cranberries should probably be called the ruby of North America. These wonderful little berries have been delighting North American taste buds for thousands of years.


Heartsease flowers are generally purple, white, and yellow in coloring and have heart-shaped petals. The flowers have stems that are 4 to 8 inches in height (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) and have long, deeply cut leaves.


Thistles are very stubborn weeds, and if you do not catch them early on, they could take years to get rid of. With enough persistence, however, it is entirely possible to keep thistle in check without having to resort to drastic measures.


You may not be planning to move to a remote high-altitude location and start a coffee plantation, but you can start a small crop at your homestead. If you do so, you will need to know how to harvest coffee beans.


Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the sort of herbs that have endless possibilities. They can be used in salads, soups, meat dishes, in cheeses...the list is truly infinite.


Cattails are one of the best survival foods. The roots can be dried and turned into flour. The leaves can be used for salads, the stems can be boiled and the flowers can be roasted.


If your garden produced more vegetables than you know what to do with, consider freezing the excess to enjoy later in the year. Most garden vegetables can be frozen and will keep well if stored in airtight containers.


If you find a beehive in the wild, you might want some of the honey. But those bees and their stings are not going to let you have it so easily. This article will help you to obtain some wild honey successfully.


Carrots are a universally all-around known food and can be used in a variety of ways. Look into harvesting your own carrots and read this article for more information on how to.


Kudzu is an invasive plant with long-reaching vines, bright green leaves, and purple flowers. It is possible to harvest kudzu for usage in both cooking and crafts.


Harvest and Prepare Common Milkweed Shoots

Common Milkweed ( Asclepias syriaca ) can be found all over the eastern United States and southern Canada. The shoots are best harvested late spring to early summer, and make a great side dish or soup vegetable.


Delicate, fragrant lavender is easy to dry and preserve so that it may be use in scented sachets or as part of a dried flower arrangement. To dry lavender, it's important to harvest the flowers at the right moment, when their color is most brilliant and their scent strongest.


Good seeds of papaya really contribute to the growth of fertile plants. The selection of papaya seeds and drying method should be considered.


Catnip is a wonderful, underrated herb. It can be used to stuff your pet cat's toys, as a treat for them, or even as a tasty home brewed tea for yourself!


There are hundreds of bamboo species you can grow indoors, from colorful table plants to majestic centerpieces. Bamboo tends to be more stressed in an indoor environment, so plenty of tender loving care is required.


Spider plants ( Chlorophytum comosum ) are sometimes also called Airplane plants. Spider plants form arching clumps of grass-like leaves and they get their common names from the baby plantlets that form on dangling stems.


Sansevieria trifasciata has broad strap-like, upright leaves that are dark green and marked with a pattern of wavy cross stripes in a lighter color.


Some people seem to naturally have a green thumb, or a gift for gardening, and their homes are filled with luscious, healthy greenery. If you aren’t one of those people, don’t worry – there are plants that even you can keep alive!


Air plants,known as Tillandsia (Tillandsia spp.), cannot live on air alone. They are epiphytes that grow naturally in cracks in rocks and on trees and they do not need soil.


Prayer plants, also known as  Maranta leuconeura , are colorful perennials, ideal for rooms on the east or north side of your house where light levels are generally low.


The Norfolk Island pine is a type of coniferous tree that’s native to Norfolk Island, which is located between Australia and New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean.


Would you like to keep your house full of flowers right through the winter? You can dry your favorite blossoms at home and do exactly that. There are many ways to dry flowers, and part of the fun is experimenting to find out which works best for each species.


A great way to start learning to care for houseplants, a Pothos plant is a durable specimen of the Epipremnum genus. Pothos plants are also called devil's ivy, golden pothos, hunter's robe, ivy arum, money plant, silver vine, Solomon Islands ivy and taro vine, or incorrectly called a Philodendron.


The Madagascar dragon tree ( Dracaena marginata ) is a very hardy, hard to kill indoor plant. The less you love it, the more it thrives – you can't say that about many things in life!


Lipstick plants (Aeschynanthus radicans) are epiphytic vines native to Malaysia. Epiphytes grow in the branch crotches and crevices of trees or rocks but they do not feed off their hosts.


Indoor plants, or houseplants, have different needs than plants grown outside. They rely on you for everything. Watering your indoor plants involves knowing what specific plants need, watering on their schedule, and frequently checking the soil.


Terrariums are awesome little gardens, enclosed in a container like a miniature ecosystem. They can be open or completely closed, it's up to you! This article will show you how to build your own, from what containers to use to what soil works best and what plants will grow most effectively in a terrarium.


The goldfish plant ( Columnea x banksii ) is an indoor plant with dark green leaves and red flowers that resemble a goldfish when viewed from on top.


Any car accident is frightening, but an accident in which your vehicle is thrown into the water, with you trapped inside, is absolutely terrifying. Such accidents are particularly dangerous due to the risk of drowning and in Canada alone, 10 percent of drowning deaths can be attributed to being submerged in a car,  [1]   and about 400 North Americans die from being submerged in a car every year.


Anthurium plants are native to the forests of Central and South America, where they grow as epiphytes or air plants. The genus, which includes more than 800 species, features attractive foliage with long lasting flowers.


Caring for a bamboo plant is a relaxing pastime which can help to reduce one's stress. Typically imported from China and Taiwan, it is believed that keeping lucky bamboo inside houses and business places promotes happiness and prosperity.


Water damage can be very frustrating for homeowners. Floods and leaks can cause furniture, appliances, walls, and carpeting to become water damaged.


After a flood, your home and its contents may look beyond hope, but many of your belongings can be restored. If you do things right, your flooded home can be cleaned up, dried out, rebuilt, and reoccupied sooner than you think.


Pruning helps trees grow strong and look neat and attractive. One prunes a tree to remove damaged branches, allow for new growth or create a distinctive shape.


Shade levels for a garden vary according to just how much shade is present during the day, anything from a little to nothing but shade. This can impact the well being of plants and the suitability of growing conditions for plants.


Working in and eating from a home garden can do a lot to improve your overall health. Not only can you get much needed daily exercise, you can also create healthy meals thanks to your daily labor.


Building a compost pile is one of the easiest gardening projects you will ever undertake and one of the most important. Given time and exposure to elements, organic material will break down on its own.


Solar-powered and electric lights can add some much needed ambiance to your garden at night. Lighting is important in the garden. It provides both safety and security, plus it adds decoration and ambiance.


Composting is the simple process of controlling the decomposition of organic materials so that they can be used as a soil amendment. Composting is so simple that in fact most composting guides are quick to reassure the reader that no matter what you do, organic material will rot anyway.


Compost is high in organic material and can help keep your lawn and plants healthy. Amazingly, you can create compost with things that you would usually just throw away like table scraps, lawn clippings, and dead leaves.


Vermiculite is a naturally occurring inorganic compound that is used to condition soil in garden beds.  [1]   When heated, it expands up to thirty times its original size to produce the horticultural grade.


Compost is a rich fertilizing substance developed from kitchen garbage, yard waste and manure. You may not speed up composting if you buy a compost tumbler, but using a compost tumbler is easier than turning your compost pile with a pitchfork.


Hotbeds have traditionally been used by farmers to grow plants through winter by using the heat from horse manure as it composts. When horses were the main form of transportation, the manure was readily available as "fuel" for hotbeds.


Compost is the product of organic matter, such as food or sewage, after it has decomposed. Adding compost to soil improves its texture and health by allowing more air space in between the particulates creating better drainage.


No one likes to toss out leftover brewed coffee that turned warm. If you have a few acid-loving plants around, either in the garden or in containers, you can recycle the coffee into a nutritious treat that they'll love.


Most of the commercially available poisonous pellets, liquids, or granules aimed at pesky snails and  slugs  may also prove toxic to pets, children, and wildlife.


Gophers have a talent for finding your favorite plants and eating them. They infest your front lawn while leaving your neighbor's property untouched.


Slugs are the bane of many gardeners existence; the sneaky little gastropods slither in at night, eating the leaves and fruit from many plants. Rather than letting them take over your beloved garden, take action to eliminate the slugs that are ruining your plants.


Frogs reduce the insect population in an area and are relatively harmless, unless you're dealing with a species that is poisonous to pets. Introducing a few natural predators to the area, like cats or even snakes, is a good way to keep the population down.


Foxtails are an invasive grass-type weed known to spread in yards, pastures, and other grassy areas. You can use both chemical and organic methods to get rid of foxtail, but you should also follow either one with preventative measures to protect the area against future foxtail threats.


Poison ivy plants make a dreadful garden companion. The resin in their oil is toxic and causes severe dermatitis upon contact, and respiratory problems if you burn it.


Get Rid of Animal Pests With Hot Pepper Spray

Most gardeners love observing animals, but few want animals in their garden eating their treasured plants. This spray is made from hot peppers of the genus Capsicum––this spray is effective because it contains capsaicin.


After the rhubarb has flowered, it goes to seed. If you have left one or two rhubarb to get this far, then you an reap the benefits of the seeds to plant another year.


Dewberries are a common wild berry that grows in many parts of North America, with several close relatives in many European countries. Related to  raspberries , boysenberries, and  blackberries , they are smaller and less prolific, but for what they lack in size, they make up for in flavor.


Corn husks are made of several leaves and countless silken strands, which might make removing all of them seem like a lengthy task. However, it really is quite easy to get rid of most if not all of them in just one go with the right technique.


The "wild rice" that is purchased in stores is processed so the grains will be very hard (it helps them remain intact during processing so that people can purchase long, uniform grains).


Edible rhubarb ( Rheum x cultorum ) is one of the few perennial vegetables, making it a very versatile part of garden produce. It is treated as a soft fruit and is usually eaten stewed or baked into cakes and other baked goods.


Whether or not you're growing your own, visiting a local pumpkin patch or browsing at the store, there  is  a technique to finding just the right pumpkin.


Pecans are a nut tree native to the Mississippi flood plain. Pecans are widely grown across the southeastern U.S. and in the bottom lands of Texas and northern Mexico-- any place that has rich soil, long, hot summers and cool winters.


Wandering Jews are beautiful plants known for their solid or variegated leaves. These hardy perennials thrive outdoors as groundcover or in pots which allow their tendrils to cascade.


Bioluminescence, which means "living light," occurs in  fireflies , certain fungi and fish, and microorganisms like Dinoflagellates, a species of  algae .


Aloe vera plants make great indoor or outdoor plants; they are also handy to have around because of their healing properties. These plants are succulents, and therefore can become sick due to overwatering, underwatering, and other environmental factors.


Anyone who keeps houseplants knows that indoor foliage can brighten a dull, dreary atmosphere as well as removing common toxins from indoor environments and adding oxygen to stale air.


The  pineapple  is one of the best known plants of the bromeliad family, but bromeliads come in many sizes, colors, and shapes. Most varieties can thrive as houseplants or in warm outdoor conditions, provided you know how to treat them.


Take a Mental Health Day Without Feeling Guilty

Medical experts claim that in order to remain productive and perform, workers should take a mental health day every now and then. However, most people still feel guilty being away from work to rest their brain.


Being contagious means that you are capable of transmitting an illness to another person. Once you feel sick, knowing if you are contagious may prevent you from contaminating other people.


8 in 10 adults will have back pain at some point. Most back pain is non-specific and can’t be traced to a particular event, such as an injury. This type of back pain often occurs sporadically.


Preparing healthy meals on the go can be easy. You can set yourself up for success by making a meal plan, shopping ahead of time for ingredients, and utilizing your weekend to get some of the prep work out of the way.


A saline solution can work wonders for a number of conditions, like sore throats, cuts, or skin infections. And the best part is it can be done in minutes with a quick raid of two ingredients from your kitchen.


Maintain Your Health when Caring for Sick Loved Ones

Taking care of a sick loved one can put stress on your health. It can be draining emotionally, causing you stress that can make your health deteriorate.


There are many reasons you may wish to improve your sense of  smell . For one thing, it's closely linked to your sense of taste. Try tasting food with your nose pinched!


Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 1.5 million Americans. It primarily affects the organs, such as the brain, skin, kidneys, and joints.


Doctors order blood tests for a variety of reasons. This is because there is almost no better indicator of overall health than the number of levels and other factors that can be measured through a blood test.


Fainting, or syncope (pronounced SIN-ko-pee), is a sudden loss of consciousness that is typically caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain (vasovagal syncope).


Adoption counselors, consultants and case workers provide critical work by managing successful adoptions. They provide valuable support to both the adoptive parents and the birth parents during the adoption process.


An autodidact is someone who teaches themselves about a subject or subjects in which they do not have any formal education. Notable autodidacts include Leonardo da Vinci, Rabindranath Tagore, and Ernest Hemingway.


An educated man is a man who comprehends that education is a lifelong process. Therefore, if you want to become an educated man, you need to consistently work at broadening your mind.


An academic is a person who holds an advanced degree, such as a PhD, and often works as a lecturer or researcher at a university or scholarly institution.


TED Translators work to spread knowledge by bringing the content of TED talks to new languages. The translators either create subtitles of videos or create transcripts of the videos.


Military psychologists work with military personnel to mitigate mental and emotional problems associated with combat, separation from family and other hardships of military service.


A CNA instructor provides hands on training for nurses before they enter the workforce. If you're passionate about medicine, helping others, and teaching, becoming a CNA instructor would be a great career for you.


Be Smart, a Good Leader, and an Approachable and Friendly Classmate

Everyone likes to be the student everyone enjoys to be around. You'll be liked by both teachers and students! If you want to become a great classmate, follow these steps.


Become a Biomedical Research Scientist/Engineer

Biomedical engineering (BME) is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes (for example, diagnostic or therapeutic).


Tutoring students is a great responsibility, but it can also be one of life's most rewarding experiences. However, just knowing a lot about a subject area doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a good tutor.


This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent a restricted account on your mobile device or computer from being able to view inappropriate content online.


Technology is the fastest growing field right now and there's no sign of stopping anytime soon. Being a tech savvy is not an impossible task, but it is definitely required time and energy to master the basic.


"This 'users are idiots, and are confused by functionality' mentality of Gnome is a disease. If you think your users are idiots, only idiots will use it.


An echo technician operates ultrasound equipment to perform various noninvasive echo tests on the cardiovascular areas of the body. The ultrasound equipment creates images used by a doctor to identify problem areas and diseases.


If you are passionate about learning new things, fascinated by computers, and enjoy problem-solving, you can become a computer genius. And don’t worry if you can’t pursue a computer science degree.


Electronics can be a big time killer. Looking at the screens of electronic devices for extended periods of time isn't good for your eyes, and, when you get right down to it, the endless exposure we have to electronics these days can get boring.


Google+ not only provides social media connection, it can also be used to save copies of your precious photos on your smartphone. If you’re an iPhone user, you can use the Google+ app to keep an online copy of your pictures.


Privacy is a key thing to have, as well as respect. If you believe someone, a parent, or something is spying on your computer activities, or if you fear having it happen, here is what to do.


Avail Effective Tech Support for Your Issue

IT equipment malfunction is a problem that many come across while working on complex systems. When such problems are encountered, you need to get in touch with skilled IT professionals to get the necessary IT help desk support.


Backup and Restore from NAS with AOMEI Backupper

The full name of NAS is network attached storage, which is a device provides its users with great convenience. It is often used as file share device by small business users that can not bear the expensive price of SAN and want to reduce backup and restoring cost.


Having too many digital photos can drive a saint crazy (assuming said saints have digital images). There are ways that you can keep track of your images, and try to eliminate any duplicates.


For people in school/work who use a computer on a daily/hourly basis, this is a guide in order to look more productive while actually not doing anything.


Assemble a Surface Mounted Printed Circuit Board

SMT PCB assembly is increasingly becoming the method of choice for installing small and complex PCB components. Surface mount assembly requires tools that are different from the ones used for through-hole assembly.


This article will clarify how you should prepare and adjust to a new operating system (OS) or computer. Read on for some fast/easy steps.


Add Vector Features to an OpenLayers 3 Map

OpenLayers is a powerful JavaScript tool that enables us to create and display all sorts of maps on a website. This article will guide you in adding a point and a line string feature, then transform their projections to use coordinates, then add some colour by setting the layer's style.


If you are a senior official in your office and want to keep tabs on your employees, but you don’t want to walk down several aisles or floors to get to their computer, do not worry!


Animals are living creatures too, and many people feel that they should be treated with as much respect as humans. Many animals are killed for their meat and fur.


Pets are wonderful companions that can make any place feel like home. Sometimes, however, pets can get territorial over pieces of furniture, or leave a trail of shed fur all over a clean couch or bed.


Garlic thins the blood and fights bacteria, lowering your risk for illness and heart attacks. But how can we acquire these benefits easily?


Having a pet at home as a kid can be beneficial in many ways. It can teach you the value of responsibility, companionship, and caring for something other than yourself.


This is a very general guide regarding the bare necessities for any pet to be taken care of. Always be nice to your pets and care for them, and contact a veterinarian if the animal seems sick or you are concerned in any way.


Food and drink items such as fruits, vegetables, bottled water, or even cheese and alcohol require a special type of packaging for convenient transportation and client delivery.


Finding the best food is vital to your pet's health and longevity. But deciphering  pet food , labels can be confusing. You should be able to understand pet food labels and be able to compare pet products with confidence if you follow the right instructions, as pet food has to be just right for your type of pet.


Do people grimace at your food when it's your turn to cook? Do you feel hopeless in the kitchen? Follow these steps, and next time people may grin when it's your turn to cook!


When hosting a dinner party or picnic, there are a few key obligations on you to act as a responsible host in order to ensure that your guests have a good time and travel home safely.


Eating healthy might take a little more work, but it doesn't have to be expensive. You can find ingredients that are healthy, such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein and dairy, and make healthy meals at home.


Communication is a vital part of family cohesiveness and sharing. However, it's not always smooth sailing and poor communication is often the result of personality styles that either clash with your own or are just plain challenging to get along with.


The fifth taste, called umami, or savory flavor, has been used by Japanese cooks for about 1,200 years. The fifth taste is hard to describe, yet unlike salty, sour, sweet or bitter.


Give a Gift to Someone Who Likes to Cook

Does someone on your gift list love to cook? Cooking tools, gadgets, and other kitchen gifts can be some of the most-cherished gifts an aspiring chef can receive.


Having a family member with bipolar disorder can be a challenge and takes patience and compassion. In coping with a family member’s bipolar disorder, it is important to support your family member, take care of yourself physically and emotionally, and educate yourself about bipolar disorder.


It can be difficult for your friends and  relatives  to understand why you have chosen not to have any children and for them to accept your decision.


On the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese calendar (the last day of the Chinese New Year), the Lantern Festival is celebrated, and it's a time to decorate with lanterns of all kinds.


A hexaflexagon is a paper hexagon that is folded from a strip of paper. As the sides are flexed, or moved, they reveal more surfaces than a standard hexagon would.


We all probably learned  how to make a simple paper snowflake  at some point when we were kids, but here's the "grown-up" version of this favorite childhood wintertime craft.


Fans were used in China many thousands of years of years ago. They were, and still are, made out of many different materials such as silk, paper, feathers, and palm leaves.


Three dimensional paper snowflakes look beautiful hanging in a window or on a wall. Fun for kids or adults, they are easy to make. Some like them for Christmas, but you may like them any time!


A paper quill is a fun craft activity that can be made as a decorative element for a pen or you might want to use it as a stage prop or for photography.


Vellum is a unique type of paper used for arts and crafts. Though it used to refer only to a type of paper made from calfskin, modern vellum is made from cotton and wood pulp.


Getting ready for the holidays but want to infuse your love for Star Wars in your décor? Instead of creating run of the mill snowflakes to hang in the window, announce your love for all things Jedi by creating unique snowflakes in the shape of your favorite Star Wars characters.


The next time you dine at your favorite casual Asian restaurant, try this origami technique to create a rest for your chopsticks. While waiting for your food to arrive, follow these simple steps.


Paper can be given a texture that is somewhat like stained glass using baby oil. It's not as vibrant or intricate as the real stained glass but it does look good considering it's just paper and it's a lot of fun to make.


The history of weaving hemp can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, when archaeologists believed humans first began weaving both hemp and flax. When woven, it can create a fabric similar in texture to linen, and is surprisingly soft to the touch.


Folded paper fans are one of the simplest origami creations, yet their charm and elegance make them perfect party favors, place settings, or details for gift wrapping.


This fun craft project has been around for as long as humans have made toys from natural objects. Originally people would have used fabrics repurposed from old clothing, flour sacks or the like but you can use fabric scraps if you'd prefer.


Tree cutouts are fun and easy to make, not to mention perfect for decorating anything under the sun.


These pretty decorations are really simple, cheap, pretty, and easy to make! What's not to like about them?


A nice, warm, knitted blanket pairs perfectly with a good book on a cold night...
A blanket is a long-term project, but you can knit some as and when you have the time and inclination.


Stars made out of twigs are a simple craft that add old-fashioned warmth to your home décor. The following instructions will guide you in making these stars.


Knitting  is a great hobby that keeps your hands busy and allows you to create your own clothing and accessories, including scarves, hats, sweaters, and household items.


Do you have a lot of leftover sock yarn, but the ball is not enough to make two socks? You can use your yarn to make a fun blanket like this, and get rid of that scrap yarn.


Knitting a skinny headband is a quick and easy project provided you have a few basic knitting skills. This headband will involve increasing, decreasing, knits, purls, and making an i-cord.


A knitted headband will keep your ears warm when the air outside is at a temperature less than comfortable. You can also adapt these instructions to make a lighter, thinner headband that can be worn in warm weather to hold your hair off your face.


This article assumes you know how to  cast on ,  knit ,  purl , increase, decrease, and  cast off


Do you have a cool yarn that you just can't wait to make into socks? Get back to basics and try these steps.


Purl front and back is a common instruction in knitting patterns, so it is good to know how to do it. This instruction is usually abbreviated as  pfb  in patterns.


With a piece of paper and some clever folding, you can make a delicate origami lotus flower. This guide will help you get on your way by teaching you how to construct the "blintz fold:" the foundation for many popular origami projects, including the lotus flower.


Starting a knitting project can be overwhelming. There are a variety of factors to consider when beginning a new craft. However, with some time and research you'll find yourself getting into a new project.


The origami twist flower is an unusually shaped flower that is formed using origami. The end design reveals a twisted stem and a pretty paper flower.


Kirigami is a variation of origami with the key difference that the paper is cut after folded. This article will show you how to create a simple flower.


Knitting Circle is a group of people who gather together to knit and have pleasant conversation. If you've ever found yourself knitting alone and thinking,  I should make some tea and biscuits and invite my friends...  then a knitting circle is right for you!


While you can make most paper flowers out of tissue paper, peonies need to be made out of crepe paper. This is because crepe paper stretches in ways that tissue paper doesn't; this is important when recreating the ruffled tips of the peony.


This is a great origami piece that's not too difficult to make. The resulting flower can be used as a decoration or as a gift. While this origami can take some mastering to make, the payoff of making a good looking one is clearly visible.


Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Few origami constructions require more than a piece of paper, making origami a wonderful hobby that is accessible to almost everyone.


Here is a delightful origami project. This may seem to experienced folders to be very similar to the 'Bird Base', and it is. It only needed someone to some the addictive dance it can do.


Origami sculptures are very nice and make great gifts. Even though they take some time and patience to make, the end products are very rewarding and look really cool.


Mod Podge can act as both a glue and a sealer. You can use it to glue paper or fabric, to a box, or frame. You can even use it to add glitter to an item.


An origami bookmark in the shape of a heart is a lovely way to keep your place in a book you're reading. The instructions for creating this neat little bookmark are easy to follow, as described below.


If you are really struggling to teach time to your students, you will need to be patient and a little creative. You can ask your students to make a clock as a school project.


Perhaps one day there won't be any newspapers left to preserve, with everyone reading their news online. Until then, there will always be a special cutting or two that every family likes to keep for as long as possible.


Salt speckling paper is a pretty way to make paper seem to sparkle. It's great for many card crafts and for making collage or scrapbooking patterns.


A message can have a meaning that is far beyond the value of the paper on which it was written. No matter if you're trying to waterproof a handmade card, a handwritten letter of sentimental value, or some other paper document you want to keep safe from the elements - this can be done!


Turn Construction Paper Into Colored Normal Paper

Want to give out a formal letter to your quinceañera or maybe your sweet sixteen? Don't have any colorful normal paper? Do have construction paper? Here's how to make the perfect piece. (


Do you need a custom perforated line for your  scrapbook ? Is your notebook's perforation line not ripping properly? Don't waste money on over-priced specialty paper - you can make perforated pages with most types of ordinary paper!


Tie-dying paper is a fun and simple craft you can create with your child or by yourself. It's a great way to keep kids busy and entertained, using supplies you probably already have around the house.


Bookbinders the world over have been marbling paper for centuries. This project can entertain children for an afternoon, or sustain an artist's interest for a lifetime.


Tracing paper is handy for drawing, sewing and designing projects. If you don’t have any tracing paper readily available, it’s easy to make your own with a regular sheet of paper and simple household materials.


Singeing paper is a fun and crafty way to make paper look aged or antique. Whether you want to create a treasure map for a kids’ activity or give some party invitations a rustic look, you can singe paper at home using a candle, lighter, or heat gun.


Sponge-patterned paper is a fun way to create gift wrapping that is both creative and interesting. It's easy enough to be done by kids and glam enough to be done with more care by older persons.


If you are looking for a fun, easy origami project that you can also get daily use out of, consider making a wallet. An origami wallet is straightforward to make, can be customized to your tastes, and best of all, doesn’t cost more than a sheet of paper.


This article will show you how to make an origami square base which is used to make the traditional crane, flower, fish and many more.


Sometimes, we get  bored , we get tired, or like we have nothing else to do. Or perhaps, we need to use something to make for a simple gift for a crossing guard.


Modular origami is believed to have evolved from kusudama, an ancient Japanese art that used folded paper to create vessels for holding incense and potpourri.


If you’re thinking about making a Yoda out of origami, you’ve made a great choice. It’s a challenging and fun activity that will leave you with a recognizable and interesting looking character.


Want something to carry your wonderful items, but can't afford it? This for you!


Do you like puppets? Here is an origami finger project you can try. It is best to avoid really thin origami paper for this project as the puppet can be liable to tear if not handled carefully.


Origami stars are great gifts to give to friends or loved ones. Mini origami stars, also known as lucky stars, are usually made to fill a glass jar and display.


If you are either starting out or becoming good, an origami spring is a nice easy project to fill a rainy afternoon.


Paper can be used in many ways. Folding, writing, recycling, building, these are just some ideas for using paper. Finding a creative use is great for when you're bored or you have a particularly special piece of paper you want to do something with.


This instruction article describes how to fold a fantastic action origami model designed by Talo Kawasaki. It is a patty bat that can flap its wings, at the same time producing an awesome sounding noise.


So you've decided that you want to make your paper look like parchment. Maybe you want to spruce up a school project, or maybe you just want to make parchment for fun.


The kite base fold or kite fold is a basic fold that can form the beginning of substantial origami pieces. Here is what to do.


Use Old Cellulose Insulation to Make Paper

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Here's how to make paper out of that old cellulose insulation, a great way to reuse old products.


A bone folder is used to score, crease and smooth paper. The reason it's called a bone folder is because it was once made using a polished bone from cattle; today they're made from heavy acrylic.


This article provides one method for making an origami pumpkin. It is perfect for Halloween and Fall celebrations. Don't use thick paper or card for this model as the folds can become stiff.


You can make your own recycled paper at home by pulping and drying scraps of used paper. " Recycling" is simply the act of transfiguring and re-purposing something to avoid throwing it away.


Long before paper came into existence, the Egyptians devised a way to create a sort of early version of paper called papyrus. In fact, our word for paper actually comes from papyrus.


Making paper from recycled paper is a great craft and lesson on reusing our natural resources. This method works great with a group of kids such as boy scouts.


Ever need a special effect for a school project, a letter or just plain fun? Here's how to do it.


Real caltrops are made from harmful nails or spikes, scattered on the ground to slow the advance of enemy forces. When made from paper, however, they're far safer, though you still probably want to avoid throwing one in someone's eye.


Origami fireworks, with multidimensional peaks and varying colors, are reminiscent of fireworks exploding in the sky. You can use any type of square shaped paper to create your origami fireworks, though special origami paper might better hold the creases of your folds.


Want to make your own rainbow colored paper for crafts? Transforming and dying paper isn't the easiest task, but there are some methods that can get you crafting in color to make rainbow paper.


Magnolias are large, beautiful flowers. They don't last forever, however, and fake ones can be expensive to buy. Luckily, it is possible to make a realistic-looking one at home using paper.


Recycle your old scrap paper by making it into interesting, one-of-a-kind paper paper that will make nifty notepaper, unique wrapping paper, or will enhance paper crafts you might be inspired to make.


When you make paper, you are able to not only recycle scrap paper, but also participate in an ancient activity. Homemade paper can be used for decoration, greeting cards, letters or artwork.


Flash paper, or nitrocellulose, is tissue treated with nitric acid so that it will burn instantly with no smoke or ash when touched to a flame. Flash paper is used for creating theatrical special effects and is also employed by magicians.


It is very difficult to make paper completely fireproof, but you can make if flame-retardant. This means that brief or accidental exposure to flame will not make the paper catch fire.


Do you need a bunch of confetti for your next party? Here are some cheap and easy methods to get or make your own!


For many paper folding projects, you need to start with a square piece of paper with four equal sides. Most of the paper you have laying around, however, is probably rectangular.


Making a pirate map as a prop is very simple. It's also a lot of fun, adding in make-believe places and marking the spots where buried treasure lies.


Feel like making a craft project at home? Whether you are simply bored, want to entertain your friends, or are in need of a project for your kids, making a paper laptop is a fun, easy, and cheap at home craft project.


A simple picture frame can be made by just using paper. It isn't as enduring as one made from wood, papier mâché or other harder materials but it will last a while and will help to protect the photo or image kept inside it.


Fake money is a great prop to be able to know how to make--you can use it to play games with, give it to your kids to play with, or use it as a prop for a costume or movie.


Folding paper into a tri fold brochure is a great way to organize lots of information onto a single sheet of paper. This wikiHow article will show you how to do just that.


In this article,you can make an origami paper lantern using some different colored origami paper to hang in your room!


Do you want to know how to make a basic origami diamond? If you follow these steps correctly, then you will have an origami diamond neat and correctly folded!


Make an Origami Diamond Gemstone Ornament

If you're an origami fan, you know just how many neat ornaments and items you can make just with paper folding. This origami diamond gemstone ornament is simple and elegant at the same time.


Do you want to make an origami house but don't know how? Well you can learn how here!


Origami enthusiasts often use special origami paper to help them make their creations. However, if you're just dabbling a little or experimenting with this craft, you might want a way to try it with just simple printer paper.


Paper snowflakes are a great way to make low-cost Christmas decorations. Each can be cut in unique styles. It’s a great activity for children and adults during the holidays.


This simple yet cute heart with wings is easy to make and perfect for a special loved one. Use square paper with different coloured sides for this. Pink and red colours are great in this origami model.


You are probably wondering how it is possible to make a quick booklet with a few origami folds. It might be useful for a very short story, small notebook, etc.


If you're having a party and want people to know where they sit, you can use the art of origami to make simple name blocks.


Origami is a fun way to fold paper into all sorts of things. By making an origami book, you can make an origami creation that you can actually use as a small notebook or sketchpad.


An origami banger, sometimes also known as an origami popper, is a fun paper project that makes a loud popping noise when you flick your wrist. Making an origami banger is a very simple origami project that you can use several times, and should take less than ten minutes to construct.


Need a picture frame but don't want to buy one? Make one!


Have you ever tried to fold origami out of aluminum foil? It gets ripped and doesn't fold right most of the time. If you want to fix this, then use these simple tricks.


The Waterbomb is an origami cube made to hold water. You only need one piece of paper to create this marvel. You will start by making a triangle base, then fold it into a square, and finally lock the sides together and inflate your cube.


A valley fold is one of the two folding methods used for creating origami, the other fold being the mountain fold and all other folds are basically variations of these two folds.


In origami it's very important to start off with a perfectly square sheet of paper. Unless you already have one, you'll have to make one. The more square your paper, the better your origami will turn out.


Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  [1]   The classic origami plane is made from a single piece of rectangular paper and consists of four parts: the nose (front), body, wings, and tail (back).


If you're becoming pretty good at  origami {paper folding} and you're looking for a new project that challenges you, this star is fairly difficult.


Starfish make for great decorations when you bring them home from the beach. To avoid stinking up your centerpiece, though, it helps to learn to preserve them properly, drying them out with alcohol and learning to display them properly.


Here is how to build a quality stunt paper airplane or glider. This can be folded in just a couple of minutes! In all, there are 11 folds. The launching force is a hard launch and this plane is suitable for both outdoor and indoor use.


Whether it's the holiday season or some other time of year, pine products can be used for a variety of things. If you have a pine tree, here is how to make the most of it.


Crafts makers may find "milk-stone" great, inexpensive fun. Have fun with plastic/stone. Called  Galalith, galalithite, or Erinoid (in UK)  or "milk stone", invented in 1898 and used up through the 1930s as plastic or stone to make buttons, jewelry, home or office accessories.


Tea dyed muslin gives a great effect to otherwise ordinary cloth. It enables you to instantly create cloth that looks antique without all the problems associated with older fabric.


There are lots of ways to paint a rock. While a paintbrush is one way, you could also paint a whole rock by using a few toothpicks, a cup of water, and paint.


Bread can be varnished for long-life displays suitable for home and business. The end result is a glossy, real item of bread beneath a layer of varnish.


Pumpkins have so many uses beyond Halloween and food. They can also make a terrific vase that can be added the table for Thanksgiving or just because you have a spare pumpkin that needs using up.


Painting a river rock can give you a fun way to preserve a rock you brought home from a trip. It is also a fantastic and creative  hobby.  You do not have to take lessons, or be an artist to enjoy painting rocks.


Quilling is art is the result of making paper strips into delicate shapes. There are many types of quilling shapes. This is also known as "Paper Filigree".


Believe it or not you can create beautiful three-dimensional artwork using empty toilet paper rolls, glue and some paint. Create this 3-D flower art work for your walls or give away as a gift--no one will be the wiser that you fashioned it from a toilet paper roll!


Have a piece of paper you wish you hadn't sat on, wadded up, folded by mistake, or even turned into a paper-airplane? It will usually look presentable and usable after wetting it slightly with distilled water, then pressing it between heavy books, or ironing it under a towel.


Paper pulp is a useful item for crafting objects such as bowls, boxes and figurines. It can be in ways similar to clay, papier mâché or salt dough.


Making tropical flowers out of paper takes only the most basic origami skills. There are a number of ways to make them, but origami is one of the simplest.


Volumetric stars from paper look very nice. They can be home decoration, if you put them in a beautiful bottle, or a gift, because you can write wishes on each star.


Whether you're looking to create a bouquet of crepe paper poppies or decorate your wall with some construction paper poppies, they're easy to make! With some simple materials and a little patience, you can create beautiful flowers to decorate your space.


Quilling  is the process of coiling paper and forming the coils into different designs. Quilling is a fun, easy way to create earring designs. There are many different ways to make quilling earrings.


Antique paper adds classic style to a craft project. You can use aged paper to augment a poem, invitation, scrap booking project or school project. It is possible to create the look of parchment with most types of paper using tea.


Can't find any scissors? You can still cut paper easily and keep it nice and straight using these steps.


Some people may not find choosing the right paper very difficult. But there are people who might need help. So read to know how to make a good impression by choosing the right paper-


Let's face it, playing with shaving cream is always fun, and having a beautiful craft to show for it gives you a good excuse. This activity is fun for  children  and  adults  alike.


Making a paper helicopter is simple because the steps are similar to the steps of making a paper ship. Four papers, ruler, two slim wooden sticks, tape, stapler, a pair of scissors, and pin are needed for a functioning helicopter.


Got some paper folding needs? Learn how to make your own homemade paper tri-folder with this simple step-by-step tutorial.


Are you a hoarder with heaps of old newspapers? Did your girlfriend dump you and now you want to do something artistic and destructive with her love letters?


Hand-dyed paper is beautiful and unique. No two pieces are alike. You can always use colored paper for your projects, but dyed paper is much more beautiful.


A fun project to enjoy with your children is to make paper cars together. Best of all, your child will have a paper car to play with afterwards. You can start out with a simple, origami car.


A mountain fold is one of the two folding methods used for creating origami, the other fold being the valley fold, with all other folds being basically variations of these two folds.


Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origami-looking pop-up book. It has a cover at either end and six folded pieces of paper in between.


Are you a Pokémon fan who also happens to have an appreciation for arts and crafts? In this project you'll see how to make a 3D Origami Pokéball with approximately 512  origami pieces .


Make a Ninja Star from Rectangular Paper

Mom's not too keen on the metal ninja stars, so you'll have to go the paper route. Not a problem! You may not be killing any bad guys with 'em, but they fly through the air just as fast and are incredibly easy to make --  and  paper cuts are the worst.


Do you love  Despicable Me  and the Minions? In this project you'll see how to make a 3D Origami Minion with approximately 689  origami pieces . It's no easy feat, but with a little care and practice, you make this impressive decoration yourself.


Origami has been around for centuries. First used in Japanese culture for formal decoration, the craft has evolved in to a pastime for children and adults all over the world.


This hanging paper star will personalize your home decoration, or it will be an original handmade gift to offer. Make it colored, bicolored, patterned, or simple, according to your preferences.


Here is how you can fold a piece of paper in half.


Want to watch the next solar eclipse without burning your eyes out? Or demonstrate how an old-timey camera worked to children who think of a camera and phone as one and the same?


If you happen to have a piece of paper whose bland and boring shape does nothing to enhance your life, all you have to do is fold it into the ship of 1000 cranes, and suddenly your life is infinitely more enjoyable.


Tissue box covers are a nice way to decorate your tissue boxes. They are a great way of keeping the design consistent as you go through the boxes. Making your own tissue box will ensure that it matches the decor of your home.


Make Your Own Cardboard Box Closet Organizer

Closets often start out organized and become cluttered over time. If you are considering ways to reorganize your wardrobe, then look no further than your recycling pile.


There is a much larger number of people on this planet with the power of wishful thinking, that the number of individuals who pray. Wishes are more universal.


Want an iPhone, but don't have the money, or can't convince your parents to buy one for you? Though you can't make an actual iPhone out of paper, you can make a pretty convincing model.


This a handy trick, if you do origami, when a 3x3 grid is needed as base for a model. The following method takes all the guesswork out of it and avoids unnecessary folds.


In the book series "A Song of Ice and Fire", and the TV series "Game of Thrones", the members of house Targaryen are often associated with dragons. The dragons in the Song of Ice and Fire series had two wings and two legs (like a bat), could breath fire, and served as war mounts.


With sixteen pieces of paper and a little patience, you can have a cool decoration in 10 easy steps!


Make a Secret Storage Place from a Tissue Box

Secret storage places come in handy, especially when you have clutter or just need to become more organized. Usually you would go to stores and buy tubs or containers to help you do that.


Whether it's for decorating or your first steps into origami, learning to fold a paper star is a simple, rewarding activity. Easy to get the hang of, you should be making plenty of stars in no time.


Do you have a lot of wishes? Make a special box to store them.


Fold a One Dollar Bill Into Exact Thirds

This is an interesting but mindless diversion that can occupy your time while you wait for your date to return from the restroom so you can leave the tip and get to your movie on time after dinner.


Fold a $20 Bill Into a Picture of the Twin Towers

Some people believe that a conspiracy surrounds the newest version of the $20 bill. With a simple geometric fold, you can transform the American $20 bill into an image that resembles the Twin Towers burning.


Origami is a traditional Japanese art form that involves folding paper into elaborate shapes, such as flowers and animals. An art of great simplicity, origami requires no other tools than a sheet of paper and your own two hands.


Create an Origami Three Intersecting Tetrahedron

Origami is the Japanese tradition of folding paper into art. Not only can it be beautiful, but also therapeutic for the mind, body, and soul. For those interested in more advanced designs and making a unique piece of art, the Three-Intersecting Tetrahedron has what you are looking for in spades.


The senbazuru comes from an ancient Japanese legend that says a wish will be granted to anyone who folds 1000 paper cranes. Today, senbazuru are given as good luck wishes at weddings and births or hung in the home.


Collecting Origami is an unusual hobby in that Origami is not generally available for sale. Therefore, collecting origami usually consists of buying books about Origami and folding the designs yourself.


You can use a money box to serve various purposes, like storing savings, accepting donations for special occasions or fundraising, for keeping spare change in the house, etc.


A love box is meant to be a physical representation of your love and relationship with someone else. Having a box can be a perfect thing to store a bunch of loving tidbits that wouldn't otherwise fit together.


Make a Pair of Dice to Hang From Your Car Mirror

Want to jazz up the inside of your car? This project guides you through making hanging dice pair from cardboard.


A memory box can be a great place to keep letters, photos, and other meaningful items. Every memory box is different. Some are colorfully decorated and highly personalized, while others are simple and discreet.


Wrapping a gift is an art. The easiest and most convenient way to do it, however, is to simply buy ready-made bags and boxes that are available almost anywhere.


Make a Fingerboard Ramp Out of a Cardboard Cereal Box

Do you want to up your fingerboarding game? It's even more fun when you can make your own obstacle courses and complete them. This article will show you how to make your very own fingerboard ramp.


A 3D cube box can come in handy as a part of an art project, for storage of small items, or for gifting or creating ornaments at the holidays. Use this handy guide to create a 3D cube and impress your friends with your craftiness!


Make a Lined Storage Bin from a Diaper Box

At a loss for extra storage but don’t want to purchase storage bins and boxes from the home and bath store? Instead of buying new, you can re-purpose a box into a lined storage bin in no time.


Create an Ancient Civilization Cereal Box Project

If you are a 5th, 6th, or 7th grade history teacher, this project is for your class! This cereal box project is about any ancient civilization. It's a great project for students or crafters.


This basic projector is made from cardboard and a magnifying glass. You simply add a video from your phone to it and the movie or video will shown large against a wall.


Organizing your craft supplies is essential to ensure a smooth project with little frustration. To best enjoy working on craft projects it is important that your supplies be easy to find in accessible containers.


It is fun and easy to make an origami wolf head. The following instructions will help you to make your very own.


You can make many different animals using the art of origami. While origami masters can often create their own forms, novices and those at an intermediate level usually rely on specific patterns.


Hornets are pieces of paper folded repeatedly and are slung by a rubber band. The hornets described in this article are some of the best ones, not the low quality ones some people make.


This easy-to-make box can be made out of a sheet of newspaper. It also works with paper of other sizes and proportions, but this works best. A4 paper also works very well.


An origami wolf is one of the easier animals to create and is a good warm up for more difficult origami animals like a dragon or a lion.  [1]   Depending on your skill level, you can try your hand at a simple origami wolf, or a more complex origami wolf.


Despite famous Australian icon Steve Irwin being killed, stingrays are tame animals. They love to lie about in the sand. This article will guide you to make an origami stingray.


The art of Japanese paper folding goes back hundreds of years. Designs range from simple shapes such as hats and boxes to more intricate designs such as the traditional origami crane.


There are many kinds of origami birds that you can make. The Flying Bird and the Crane are two of the most popular. They may look complicated, but they're really both made with just standard origami paper and a series of basic folds.


Money is often given as a present in greeting cards or small envelopes. It can also be hung on a money, or blessing, tree. On a money tree, bills of any denomination are folded and affixed to the branches and/or base of a real or fake tree.


The art of origami began in Japan after monks brought paper from China in the sixth century. Origami continued to maintain its religious and ceremonial character until the 1600s.


Origami is always fun to make! You can make animals, shapes and more. This article will show you how to make a whale. It's simple, fun, and brings a rush of creativity.


The triangle base is the starting point for many origami projects, and any aspiring paper folder should know how to make it. This base is also known as the waterbomb base.


This article will show you how to fold a simple origami flower that looks nice in bouquets of paper flowers!


Exquisite little paper stars can be used for decorations, jewelry, craft projects and gift giving. They're very easy to make, and they're a fun way to recycle a bit of junk mail into something colorful and decorative.


A sanbo, also called a sanbow, is a traditional Japanese offering dish. The sanbo is different from most other origami boxes in the fact that it has two flaps at the top, giving it a decorative effect.


The following steps will help you create your own origami spaceship. The design is popular in Singapore and is inspired by  Crush Gear , the Japanese racing car series.


This origami heart fits in your pocket, and has its own pocket inside! You can insert something into it or leave a little note in it, or even a little trinket (perhaps a piece of candy or jewelry), to give to someone you care about.


This simple little basket can be made from something as simple as a sheet of paper. Use it to hold sweets, loose change, or anything light and small.


Whether you're interested in origami, trying to impress your friends and family, or simply looking for a small box to put things in, you've come to the right place.


You may not be able to make a good  sword  out of paper , but you can at least make a distinct  samurai  helmet. This particular project is modeled after a  kabuto  helmet, complete with horns representing the animal or mythical entity of your choice.


This origami pinwheel produces a flat and neat pinwheel design, as opposed to the three dimensional design of the usual paper craft pinwheel. This design can be used as a pinwheel, or has many other uses as a decorative item on crafts such as cards and gift boxes, or as a decoration on its own.


Do you want to learn how to make an Origami Chair? Read on to learn how.


A shoebox is a handy size for all sorts of things from gift giving to storage of knick knacks, photos and papers. However, the standard shoebox isn't that pretty even though it's functional; if you want to use it as part of your home décor, you'll probably prefer that it blends in with the theme rather than advertising its former contents.


Popcorn was once served in stiff paper boxes at the movies. Although theaters have changed to bags, using paper boxes is a great way to bring nostalgia to an event.


Origami star boxes are a nice handmade gift to give to someone. Small boxes can be used for little items such as paper clips, notes, etc. Here is how to make an origami star box.


This unique origami mountain can be made quickly and easily using an A4 piece of paper. It can be used as a background in a  diorama  and other similar projects.


Paper boxes are easy, environmental friendly crafts that make good gifts, trays, and storage containers. You can make them by folding any size paper into a variety of shapes.


Paper cubes can make fun toys, decorative features, or Christmas ornaments, among many other uses. Choose different types of paper or folding methods to get different results for every occasion!


Make a Box With Faux Book Spines to Hide Stuff Inside

Do you have book shelves begging to be filled with books but you don't want to spend tons of money on a bunch of books that maybe look good, but no one will ever read?


An origami owl is no hard thing. You just have to follow the steps that are written in the instructions below.


The origami giraffe is not a very common structure but it is fairly simple. It takes very little equipment make and involves simple folds to complete.


The fish is an elegant animal, making it a beautiful subject for an origami model. Here are two types of fish you can fold from any square piece of paper.


It is easy to create an origami elephant with a square piece of paper! You don’t have a square of paper? That’s alright—there are instructions on how to make a square piece of paper out of a rectangular piece of paper.


This article will show you how to make a katydid using paper and origami techniques.


It's simple, it's fun, it's origami! By following these instructions, you can make an easy and cute puppy dog face.


Origami has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and is a modern art form. There are many different methods used to fold dragons and each has its own style and artistry.


The following instruction set will instruct you on how to make an origami flying swan. Although similar to the  traditional swan , the flying swan has the added ability for flapping the bird's wings.


Origami is the folding of paper to create art in forms of different shapes. There are many variations of origami dogs, some different breeds of dogs, others different parts of the dog (like the head).


Would you like to learn how to make a bird with wings that really flap? Using just one square of origami paper, you can make a beautiful work of art.


This is the starting base for making the origami crane and lots of other origami birds and figures. It's a good basic skill that any aspiring paper folder should know.


Impress your friend with this inflatable origami balloon frog!


Have you ever wanted to make a cute origami bookmark? This article will give you instructions to make an adorable bookmark featuring an awesome Angry Bird!


Here's a simple tutorial on making an origami cat head.


Origami is the Japanese tradition of making paper crafts. You can make a bear with origami too! Try this.


Do you love origami and want to know how to make an origami crocodile head? Read on to find a simple and effective method which is suitable for all ages.


Origami is the art of folding paper into animals and is a Chinese tradition that has existed since 105 A.D.  [1]   While you typically use origami paper to fold these elaborate objects, you can also create origami by using the bills you have in your wallet.


Part of what makes people love rabbits is that they're cuddly, but if you're  making an origami rabbit that jumps , it's going to be a little lean (so it can jump higher, of course).


Springtime means tulips and while not everyone can pick tulips from their garden to display in the home, it is possible to make beautiful tulips using just paper.


A pretty  kusudama  flower can be made by folding five or six square pieces of paper. If you make twelve flowers, they can be assembled into a beautiful  kusudama  ball.


When it's gift-giving time for younger relatives, you may not know what to give them, and money is always appreciated! While you can certainly stick a dollar bill or a check in a card, a more fun way to give money to either a child or a friend is to transform that real money into a little curio that will be appreciated for its own beauty before the money can be spent.


Here is the easy way to make an origami flower, the lotus. Since all of the folds are fairly straightforward, this is a great project for beginners.


An Origami horse is an easy fun craft to do for children and adults and is a great decoration for your home.


Origami lilies are a more advanced origami fold but are popular and rewarding to make. When completed, the lily becomes an ideal decoration and can be used for table centerpieces, gift packaging and craft work.


Folding a rose is an intermediate origami project that results in a beautiful, decorative flower. It all starts with a simple square that's carefully folded into a spiral pattern.


With a square piece of paper, and some patience, you can fold a three-dimensional ball/balloon or cube that you can actually blow up like a little balloon.


This article will show you how to make a paper army tank. This origami project is suitable for beginners.


Originally, metal ninja stars, or Shuriken, were used as throwing weapons in Japanese variations of martial arts. Using the Japanese art of paper folding, origami, you can make a replica ninja star from paper.


Make a Modular Origami Stellated Icosahedron

An  icosahedron  is a polyhedron that has twenty triangular faces. A  stellated  icosahedron has each of those faces raised to a triangular pyramid.


The sonobe unit is the base of modular  origami . You can make a wide variety of geometrical shapes just by putting these little Sonobe units together.


A dollar bill bow tie is a quirky and delightful bit of origami that is easy to make, even for an origami novice! Creating these bow ties doesn’t do any damage to the actual bill, meaning that as soon as you want to use the bill you can simply unfold it and spend it as you please.


This article explains how to make a kimono origami. This delightful origami figure can be used for key chains or bookmarks.


The PHiZZ unit, by Tom Hull, is a fascinating and extremely simple unit to make and assemble. However, the structures that can be made from this unit are endless.


Want to fold a note in a compact and unique way? Folding a piece of paper into a secret note square is very fun and easy, and is a simple way to pass the time in class.


A kusudama ball is a modular origami model made out of 12  kusudama flowers . In ancient Japanese culture, kusudama balls were used for incense or potpourri  [1]  .


You don't have to go to a weapon store to have your very own "ninja star" or a "Shuriken". You can make one or several out of paper as a cheaper and safer alternative.


This espiral origami decoration is a really rewarding origami form to make. While there is a bit of effort and concentration involved, the end result is such a cool decoration that you'll probably end up making a few more to decorate your personal space with and to give to friends.


Origami is the art of folding paper. There are many things you can make and this one is simple and will only take about ten minutes.


Modular origami  is so related to  geometry , it could easily be used for a math fair project. This simple unit can create many, many polyhedrons (multiple sided objects, a cube being one example).


Want to impress your friends? Need an idea for campaigning or decorations? Learn how to fold origami strawberries in this "How To!"


A  senbazuru  is a Japanese craft, where 1000 origami  paper cranes  are strung together on strings. They are usually given as a wedding gift or for a  new baby , signifying good luck and a long life.


The Japanese Brocade is a traditional modular  origami  model. Six squares of paper are joined together to form a cube, which is then tweaked to form a ball.


This is a fun, easy origami project for making paper frogs. You can make big and small frogs, and if you gently press the back they'll jump! Read on to learn how to fold an origami frog.


The origami crane is perfect as a gift, as a decoration, or as the first step to making a  senbazuru . The cranes are delicate, but surprisingly easy and fun to fold, so don't hesitate to give this craft a try.


Origami claws can really spice up your ghoulish costume or spoke your friends. If your Halloween costume needs some claws, you can just fashion your own claws for each finger.


There are several ways to fold an origami turtle with both square and rectangular paper. This can be a fun  origami  project to do at a party or just at home.


This origami reindeer is a simple design, and can be attempted by a paper folder of any level. It's great for using up unwanted murky brown origami paper, and it can make for a creative Christmas decoration!


Simple, really - how to make a basic  origami  snail out of origami paper, or any paper you have lying around (a great way to  recycle paper ). And this snail only takes about a minute!


Create an Origami Frog Family and Lily Pads to Live On

These simple steps tell how to make a  jumping origami frog  family and lily pads as a home. It is a fun craft for the whole family and makes a good project for rainy days and weekends.


Ever want to have an easy origami puppet show? Well, now you can! With these easy instructions, you can make an origami puppy finger puppet. What a tongue-twister!


Make an Origami Jumping Frog from an Index Card

Origami can be a fun activity for people of all ages. This easy-to-make jumping frog can be made in about three minutes and can provide hours of entertainment.


The ancient art of paper folding did not leave mice out of the equation. You can make a paper version of those cute (or gross) little rodents, perhaps to go with an origami cat.


Fold a dollar note into a heart and keep it in your wallet or give it to a special friend as a keepsake to remember a fun outing spent together. A $20 bill can be used instead to make a cute gift for family and friends when you want to add a personal touch.


You can make a cute, springy frog using nothing more than a piece of paper and some folding skills. When you press down on the frog's back, it really jumps!


Origami bunny heads can add a burst of personality and cuteness to your room. What's more, they're bunnies that don't need care and feeding. For the times when you desire a small burst of color and fun, these bunny heads are easy and fun to make.


There are plenty of wild or exotic animals you can fold from a sheet of paper, such as a  jumping frog ,  flapping bird  and  hopping rabbit , but what if you want to make an origami farm?


While there are many instructions for making the  traditional Japanese paper "peace" cranes , these instructions will make a flapping bird.


A folded paper origami box, also called a masu box, is beautiful in its functional simplicity. All you need is a piece of square paper. The finished box makes a great hiding place for small treasures.


The three needle bind off is a great way to close off seams in your work. It is worked the same way as a standard bind off, but you will be binding off two stitches at a time to form a seam.


A paper cup is easy to fold. It can hold a liquid, such as  water , or a small snack, such as jelly beans. To fold a cup from a sheet of paper, follow the steps provided.


Fold a Dollar Bill to Make a Finger Ring

Looking for a way to impress people with your money? Try folding a dollar bill into a fashionable ring. This ring has the number 1 faced out as the "gem," and if it's folded correctly it won't come apart.


An origami paper box folded into four neat little compartments is a handy way to hold tiny gifts or keepsakes. It's not too hard to make and once you're comfortable with the method, you can make many for gift giving or display.


Dinosaur enthusiasts who are good with their hands can express their love for these prehistoric beasts through the art of origami. There are various paper models to choose from, but it is best to opt for one based on your origami experience and skill level.


These origami bunnies are cute and fun. You can draw on your bunny, you can make families, and you can even make your bunny hop! While method 2 doesn't hop like Method 1, it does look more like your standard bunny.


A bat is a traditional decoration during the Halloween season. By using these instructions you can make your own Halloween bat decorations. Origami, the art of Japanese paper folding, can be used to make many different animals and objects.


Origami, the Japanese art of paper-folding, dates back centuries. Origami creations range from simple and delightful to complex and astounding. Origami butterflies are an easy beginner project, making them a perfect children's activity.


Origami is a fun a creative hobby that is perfect for children and adults alike. A fox is a perfect origami project because it is adorable and easy to make.


These instructions will guide you in creating a fun dollar origami parrot. Sitting snugly on your finger, this parrot makes for a great gift to kids.


Do you enjoy origami? This traditional Japanese design is a favorite among beginners and seasoned origami folders alike. Read this article to learn how to fold an origami duck!


The origami swan is a very traditional structure. This swan is very simple to make. Requiring only several mountain and valley folds, this origami swan is very well suited for beginners.


The contrast of black and white paper, as well as the step folded beak, make this origami penguin both easy to recognize and fun to create. Make a “flock” of these penguins to create a mobile, or connect the flock together to create a three-dimensional streamer for a party.


Paper Robin Hood hats make the perfect addition to a medieval themed birthday party or an equally wonderful accessory for an afternoon of play. The hats are fairly easy to make and require nothing but green construction paper.


Make a Tragedy and Comedy Mask Out of Paper

Interested in early theater? Then this article will help you about the two main genres of theater.


The paper captain's hat is a quick and classic folding trick. You can make this hat from a standard piece of printer paper or newspaper. You can decorate the hat to your fancy, and you can teach your friends!


Make a Hawaiian Grass Skirt out of Party Streamers

Hawaiian grass skirts bring the aura of  summer  and the tropics into your life. Great for parties (adult's or children's), beachwear or costume events.


A paper dress can be a fun project for an afternoon. You can also wear a paper dress to a costume party. The process of making a paper dress can take a long time, so have patience.


It is easy to make a pirate hat out of newspaper or regular paper. There are only a few steps to making the hat, which can be a fun activity for you to do.


Do you have an excess of newspaper and tape? Here's a great way to recycle and create a beautiful pair of flip flops.


Coarse wooden or slim hangers can be unpleasant for hanging clothes from. By covering them, you can make them softer, nicer to the touch and more likely to keep clothes hanging on them.


In this walk through, you will learn how to make a detailed collared shirt out of a one dollar bill. This makes for a unique origami project and creative way to leave a tip!


The picot cast off is a way to add a frilly edging to your knit projects. To do the picot cast off, it helps to have some  basic knowledge of knitting , such as how to cast on, bind off, and knit.


The picot cast on is a way to cast on stitches that results in an edge with picots (or loops) in it. This cast on technique is great for adding a decorative edge to your knit projects.


The Moebius cast on method is not a very common knitting technique, but it is useful if you plan to make an infinity scarf with a twist in it. To do this type of cast on, you will have to yarn over a couple of different ways in a sequence.


The waffle stitch is an intricate looking textured knit stitch that is actually quite simple to create. There are four rows that you will need to work in a sequence to create the waffle pattern.


The rice stitch is a textured stitch that is incredibly easy to do. You only need to repeat two different row sequences to do this stitch. The rice stitch works great for making washcloths, blankets, scarves, and more.


Pictures and patterns for knitting are usually given in a graph or chart form. If you are new to this, here are some handy hints.


Ribbon yarn is a luxurious specialty yarn that you can use to create some truly elegant pieces. You can use it almost the same way as normal yarn, but with a few considerations.


Wrist warmers are an easy thing to make! As long as you know how to knit and purl, this might be the easiest ribbed project you will ever make!


This is a very easy pattern for novice knitters. This is also a very inexpensive and practical way to occupy time.


Teapot cozies are very elegant and beautiful. If you wanted to knit one, but couldn't find a good pattern, you have come the the right place!


If you want to give a simple gift this year, consider knitting a teddy bear. There are many different ways to make and knit teddy bears but by following some steps you will have a cuddly teddy bear in no time!


This is an easy pattern so anybody can knit this.


A sleeping mask is a useful tool to help you  sleep . With a sleeping mask, you can  sleep when it's light outside , and they also help on nights when you can't sleep.


Even if you've been knitting for a while, knitting baby booties can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many patterns! And how do you shape it properly so it fits that little foot?


Knit a simple tote bag for keeping your knitting goods together or for a light grocery or library book bag.


Knitting a shawl is a good project for beginning knitters and experienced knitters alike. Patterns for beginners are usually simple to follow but will take a bit longer than really simple projects, such as scarves, and patterns for experienced knitters are typically more complicated, containing unique borders or details.


Making a lap blanket is a great project whether you are a novice knitter or an advanced knitter. Lap blankets take time and patience to make, but even someone who is new to knitting can make one.


The Italian two-color cast on is an essential cast on method to know if you want to attempt any two-color knitting patterns. Using this cast on technique is easier than it might seem.


This project, is a quick knit and easy even for beginners. All you need to know is the garter (also known as the knit) stitch. The garter stitch is when you knit each row, instead of knitting a one row and purling in the other.


Fingerless gloves keep your hands warm and fingers free. They are also very stylish. Instead of running out to the store to buy some, why not make your own?


Knit a Pair of Leg Warmers in Rib Stitch

This is a very simple, useful project for knitters who want to learn how to use double-pointed-needles (DPN) without trying something as complicated as socks.


Knit flowers are cute and versatile. You can sew them into clothes or use them for other decorative purposes. Most knit flowers are also fairly simple, but you should familiarize yourself with all of the techniques involved before embarking on one.


A perfect toy for a baby or pet, this eight-section woollen ball uses up scrap pieces of yarn in your knitting basket and will only take a few spare moments of your time to put together.


Are you always losing your coins and other small objects? Keep track of them by knitting a cute coin purse! This is a great project for beginners.


In today's high speed world,  knitting  is surprisingly enjoying a revival of sorts as a calming yet productive hobby. Whether it's a middle-aged man  knitting  in his cubicle to help keep his blood pressure in check or a child being taught to knit in school because it teaches hand-and-eye coordination, the new generation of knitters do not fall neatly into any one category.


The basketweave rib stitch is a variation of the  basketweave stitch . The basketweave rib stitch creates a woven effect in your knit work with ribbing throughout.


This knitted cherry pie is a great novelty knit item. It sits temptingly placed on a plate and left on the table. Leave it out as an ornament and it will bring many compliments.


Do you want to knit something really cute? Something that expresses your personality? The key is to find the right pattern and the right yarn.


It is easy to design your own pictures and motifs for knitting. This article explains how to do this, starting with a simple motif and building up to a more complex motif when you're ready.


Add a Liner to Knitted or Crocheted Bags

Crocheted and knitted purses make lovely accessories, but the holes in between stitches can allow the contents of your bag to fall out. Placing items in a crocheted or knitted bag with no liner can also stretch out the stitches and make the bag lose its shape.


Stranded knitting is when you  work with multiple colors  throughout the project. Depending on your pattern, you may need to switch colors quite often, such as every few stitches, so it is important to have a comfortable way of holding your yarn strands.


This bracelet is easy to make. It's a perfect first project for a beginning knitter. To make this bracelet, you need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, cast off, and sew a seam.


Knitting is a relaxing, productive way to pass the time. Many beautiful creations and masterpieces can result from this activity, but it requires time and patience.


Are you looking for an easy alternative to the traditional pastime of knitting? If so, it's time to swap out the needles for your arms. Whether you're an avid knitter or just starting out, this project is perfect for you.


Plastic bags  are starting to be recognized as a major waste of plastic - you get one free with every purchase whether you ask for one or not, and you often see them floating down the street or filling up the cupboard under the sink.


Faux fur is a great substitute for those who want the fur look but not the real fur. This scarf is really easy to make and is suitable even for beginners - with a little guidance.


This is simply a fun project for kids to make at home, to play horses together, or to add to a toy horse, such as a rocking horse. The project uses spool knitting on a four-post knitter.


This article teaches you how to spool knit round web. This web is made using a knitter with two posts, which is the faster method than using four.


Making a small pair of mittens using spool knitting is easy. This pattern uses  flat web  to make the mittens.


Wristlets for sport, for support, for whatever purpose, are easy to make using spool knitting. These wristlets are made using flat or round web.


This article teaches you how to spool knit flat web. This web is made using a knitter with two posts, which is the faster method than using four.


These cozy little slippers are easy to make using  round web . The length of the sole is five and a half inches. Be sure to get the soles before you start the project.


These are children's leggings spool knitted with either round or flat web.


This Washcloth could be used for personal hygiene, for the dishes, for dusting, anything that you want to use it for. This is spool knitted using white knitting cotton.


These sweet little bootees are made using  round web .


Tension or gauge is a very important aspect of knitting that beginners need to understand from the outset. Here are some simple pointers.


This is a winter hat sized at five inches long and four inches wide, made using flat web.


If something has gone so awry with your knitted work that there is no alternative but to unravel it and start over, follow the simple steps outlined here to get back to where you started from.


When you follow a knitting pattern, your stitches with a particular size needle may be bigger or smaller than the stitches of the pattern's creator, especially if you are using a different type of yard than originally used for the pattern.


Circular needles are exactly what they sound like; they enable a knitter to knit in a circle and are useful for knitting round objects like hats and mittens.


Knitting  buttonholes is a crucial skill to have if you are knitting a sweater or other garment that you wish to fasten with buttons. There are a couple of different methods you can use to make button holes, which include the one row method and the two row method.


Double pointed needles are great for many projects, such as  socks . Although they can be intimidating because they look like you could accidentally poke your own eye out, they are very easy once you get started.


Casting onto a row that has already been knitted is called picking up stitches. This technique can be used to lengthen or add onto a knitted piece, change the direction of the fabric, or add textural interest to the piece, among other uses.


Make a gauge swatch before you start knitting your garment to ensure the  needle size  and the yarn chosen will produce the size and shape garment you need.


Repairing a moth hole on knitted cloth so that you can't tell the hole was ever there requires a bit of yarn that closely matches the original and a blunt-end, large eye needle (called a tapestry needle).


You'd like to start out knitting! How exciting! There's so many things to knit, but what will  you  choose? Start reading below for help! Just make sure you know how to  knit  and  purl .


If you have plastic knitting needles that are not straight, here is an easy way to straighten them.


Patience, time, and creativity are three traits an individual must retain in order to successful knit a scarf. Follows these quick short steps and you'll be a pro in no time!


If your totes of  yarn  are out of control and disorganized, it is time to tidy before you continue with a single further knitting project. It is easy enough to keep all the stray skeins, needles, and tools in line, especially when doing so will ensure that supplies are easy to find, easier to imagine new projects with and that you can get down to the business of  knitting faster .


Trying to get into knitting, but keep getting frustrated because you can't keep track of your stitches and/or rows? Or maybe you just want to keep track of all the projects you complete for posterity's sake.


Even experienced knitters sometimes mistakenly knit a purl stitch or purl a knit stitch. Don't despair and don't unravel the whole row. Try this fix first.


An easy and enjoyable project for beginner knitters, knitting your own dishcloth is also useful. You'll end up with an eco-friendly solution to dish washing, as the cloth can be used again and again – just wash it in a normal load of washing when it gets dirty.


A garter stitch provides a sturdy, flexible piece of knitting that won't roll around the edges. It's ideal for numerous items, such as scarves, bags, hats, and blankets.


Gather the Things You Need to Start Knitting

Do you want to knit? Do you want to create knitted projects like shirts, socks, hats, purses, and even iPod cases? Well, then read the step by step article below, and you'll get started.


The basketweave stitch is a simple, but beautiful pattern. It looks like it's woven fabric, but all you need to know is how to  knit  and  purl . Read on for the instructions on how to knit the basket weave stitch.


When a pattern calls for a yarn over (abbreviated yo), you are adding an extra stitch to your work. When you go back over this stitch on the next row, you will get a lace-like hole in your work that also acts as an increase.


If you do not want to use knitting needles or crochet needles to make a craft, you might want to invest in a knitting loom (also known as an Amish loom or knitting board).


Knitting is a fun and functional hobby, but sometimes it can be hard to know how to choose supplies. Choosing supplies can be difficult whether you are a novice or an experienced knitter.


Whether  knit  a sweater, socks, handbag, toy or any other item, you can personalize it or decorate it with duplicate stitch. This is done by a sort of embroidering with a darning needle.


Knitting a cable looks complex, but it is actually quite simple once you know what to do. This wikiHow will teach you how to knit one.


The brioche stitch is a knitting stitch that has a raised, textured appearance. This stitch creates rows of alternating knit and purled stitches similar to a rib stitch, but it is bit more advanced.


The veil stitch is a version of garter stitch, elongated and twisted. Every stitch in every row is made in the same way. Here's how to knit the veil stitch.


Ribbing adds stretch to a knitted item, and makes it look more interesting too. If you can  purl , you can easily learn to  knit  the ribstitch. To knit ribbing, you should first cast on.


Knitting decreases are just what they sound like. The decrease the number of stitches on the needle. There are several methods for decreasing and this article will give a brief overview of them all.


Finger knitting is a fun, easy way to create a crochet or knit look, without dealing with the hassle of the hooks. Knitting a blanket is a long process, but is not too complicated or advanced for a beginner finger knitter.


Leis are traditionally given in Hawaii as a token of appreciation and gratitude. Airport arrivals, celebrations, graduations, and birthdays are some examples of special occasions of lei giving.


"Slip Slip Knit", or SSK, is a term often found in knitting patterns. It's a common tool used to decrease two stitches on a stitch while knitting a row.


The "long tail" cast on creates a very neat cast on and will give you a clean edge. It's quick and easy to learn. This article will show you how to long tail cast on.


Cabbage stitch is a stretchy technique that makes bouncy work with an interesting diagonal line pattern. It works well with thicker yarn and slightly thicker needles.


Knitting stripes can be hard on the eyes and the counting memory. This article provides some easy ways to deal with some of the challenges brought up by knitting strips.


Have you ever worn a sweater, or worse yet, a pair of socks with a seam that rubs and irritates? Using a simple knitting method called grafting or Kitchener Stitch, you can fix this problem and have seams that are invisible and comfortable.


Adding more colors to your knitted goods is a great way to add contrast, complements, interest, and personality to your work. The same technique is used to change colors and join yarns—when you add yarn from a new ball when you're running out—so it’s an important skill to learn.


The phrase "knit two together" or "k2tog" is commonly used in knitting patterns. It's a basic decrease that will decrease the number of stitches on your needles, and make your knitted work narrower.


Knitting is a very relaxing hobby. There are many different types of knitting stitches, however the knit and the purl stitches are the basic stitches used in many patterns and by knitting a row of knit stitch and a row of purl stitch you will achieve the stockinette stitch.


A  cast on  is a technique in knitting for creating the very first stitches of a project. A  cable cast on  creates a firm, beautiful edge that can be also be used to add stitches in the middle of a project.


The moss and seed stitch both create a piece that has lots of texture to it. The general idea of the moss stitch and a seed stitch are essentially the same, but the terminology might vary depending on whether you're using an American or British knitting pattern.


There are only two basic stitches in knitting. One is the knit stitch, and the other is the  purl stitch . Learning how to knit both of these stitches, will allow you to follow most knitting patterns.


Stockinette stitch is one of the most basic knitting stitches, and a skill every beginner knitter should learn as it's a building block for most complex patterns.