Made with thick macramé rope (or yarn, if you prefer!) using only two kinds of knots, and including full step-by-step photo instructions, Chantel Conlon's Cascading Diamonds is a perfect first large-scale macramé project. Time to get knotting! sbee.link/3tdh6gec89

Don't be fooled into thinking this is a seasonal article! Growing a natural dye garden can involve planning and tasks over much of the year. Here's Caitlin ffrench with her favourite dye plants, tips and resources: How to Plan A Natural Dye Garden sbee.link/agypkt849e

Based on Cynthia Levy’s handwritten recipe from her grandmother, a straightforward method for knitting mitts that can withstand the worst of Canadian winter weather. Knit these wool mitts oversize, then felt them for extraordinary warmth and great fit. sbee.link/yhxjt63n7f

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But what happens when our well loved socks and sweaters start to show signs of wear? Enter Willa Bradshaw's @creativetofino's tutorial on how to sew a broken backstitch, including tips on thread selection. Mend away! sbee.link/v4ejnrtbm9

By creating new items from old, patchwork enables an endless cycle of making. Marite Kuus writes, “A textile should be designed with the end of its lifecycle in mind; its death should be considered before it is even born.” Patchwork: The Circular Craft 👉 sbee.link/ryxgkqabwm

The Willow Cardigan pattern by Stephanie Erin was designed for easy layering and can be styled with jeans or a dress. Worked in the simplest of stitches in an iconic Canadian yarn, Willow is a project you'll love to make and wear! sbee.link/fwymcpvu7r 📸 Stephanie Erin

Faced with garment sizing standards that don't accommodate many body types & proportions, @indigodragonfly created a new set of standards, drawing on a variety of sources and her own expertise. Learn about her methodology and get her new size charts: sbee.link/hbqedwn634

SAORI weaving emphasizes self-expression and embraces mistakes. The Japanese approach is accessible to folks with diverse abilities, and no formal weaving experience is required to get started. Here, @spindleprincess explores the technique: sbee.link/rj8b7cympq

Learn how plied yarns are constructed, how their structure affects how they behave and wear, and what they bring to various types of fabrics—woven, crocheted and knitted. The newest lesson from @spindleprincess is a detailed exploration of plied yarns: sbee.link/epctg6uxw3

An 2020 program invited students from @EmilyCarrU & @SFU to look at the local textile landscape through lenses of climate-beneficial & economically viable methods of production & consumption, & resulted Fibre Stories. READ: sbee.link/frgdxb7vyj ✍️ @leanneprain 📸 Benny Zenga

The fourth installment of @holliyeoh's series on mending is a detailed and photo-illustrated tutorial on how to repair several types of snags in knitted fabric, both handmade and commercially produced. Bookmark it! sbee.link/6kfuqnwd4g 📸 Holli Yeoh

Where do you find inspiration? Take a fresh look at the familiar scenes and items around you as @indigodragonfly shares some of her favourite creativity exercises and ways to find inspiration all around. No matter your preferred medium, this is for you 👉 sbee.link/9r37hpfbdq

Advocacy for accessibility is a far-reaching effort that has permeated the craft community, especially in recent times. Here's designer and advocate @wipinsanity on why this issue matters, and the consequences of leaving barriers to access unaddressed. sbee.link/dbq4rh8anf

Take a fibre- and textile-centric tour of Qonasqamkuk/St. Andrews, New Brunswick, with @pretextstudio highlighting three hooked rugs as key landmarks. sbee.link/dhtgbuex6a 🖼 Personal cartography rug of St. Andrews, NB, by Maureen McIlwain 📸 Nadine Flagel

Learn how to make a vintage-style needle book using traditional bookbinding methods, out of materials and tools you already have at home! Expert bookbinder Suzan Lee provides a detailed tutorial for this project you can make in an evening: sbee.link/jp3qv49wnk