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Crochet Fashion Is Here To Stay: Here’s How To Do It Sustainably

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Maybe you want to pick up a hook, or maybe you just wanted someone to talk you out of clicking 'buy' on that crocheted crop top. Here is how you can craft with a clear…

September 4, 2022

In a show about "Making It," actors Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler stand beside each other in a warehouse.

NBC’s ‘Making It’ Is Brimming With Humor, Heart and Crafting

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

By fully embracing its innovative makers and their one-of-kind designs, this reality competition show has successfully built an environment in which creatives can thrive.…

August 2, 2021

Cool Craft Ideas for College Students on a Budget

Daniel Reed

Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't get creative.…

August 7, 2020

dolls made of unorthodox materials float in a blue pool of water; unorthodox art mediums

Unorthodox Art Mediums Are Perfect For Those Unsure of Their Abilities

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Adulthood is rife with people who no longer believe that they can 'do art.' But these different approaches might convince people to let go of their fears.…

July 15, 2020

Knitting Goes Beyond Just Being a Hobby for Old People

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

The craft has plenty of benefits, including sparking creativity, improving motor skills and providing some much needed relaxation.…

June 10, 2020

7 Out-of-the-Ordinary Tools To Spice Up Your Crafting

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Here's how to use everyday items to fulfill your creative impulses — because even the most mundane household objects can be used to create something extraordinary.…

April 1, 2020

Rayna Parks Is Bringing Joy to People, Like Lorde, With Her Quilts

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

The University of Florida senior used her hobby to make her favorite singer, Lorde, a gift.…

May 9, 2018

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