Crafting is awesome, but sometimes it's hard to find a place to learn the skills you need. To help gather up the knowledge behind the skills we're having a Craft Skills Contest!

What do you love to do? Amaze us all with your skills and helpful insights and you'll get something great to make your next project even better!



Share your crafting know-how, and help other crafters get started on a new project. Show us the basics, tips, and tricks for any area of crafting and win some great prizes from Singer, Lion Brand Yarn, and Stitch Lounge!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

How to cast on How to thread a serger How to sew with fake fur How to add LEDs to yarn projects How to knit cables How to knit continental style How to make fringe How to crochet a circle How to knit I-cord

How to seam pieces together (both knit/crochet have several techniques to do this) How to knit/crochet a gauge swatch How to turn a heel How to read a knit cable chart How to read a crochet chart How to bind off (both knit/crochet have several techniques to do this) How to weave in ends How to increase (both knit/crochet have several techniques to do this) How to decrease (both knit/crochet have several techniques to do this)

Now show us what you know!

(Official Rules)