Founding editor
Maggie Linden started Loose Ends to keep track of her own pattern notes and it slowly became a part-time job. She knits in a sunroom full of yarn baskets, washes every test swatch three times before she'll recommend a yarn, and still blocks every finished piece before it photographs for the site.
Covers Crafts
How to Make a Macramé Plant Hanger in an AfternoonA beginner macramé plant hanger you can finish in an afternoon using four knots total. Full materials list, step-by-step instructions, and sizing notes for different pot sizes.
Chunky Ribbed Beanie: A Free PatternA free chunky ribbed beanie pattern worked flat on two needles and seamed, with a full materials list, abbreviations, and a downloadable PDF for your binder.
The Best Worsted-Weight Yarns for Beginners, Knitted and WashedWe knitted swatches, wore them, and washed them three times each to find the worsted-weight yarns that actually hold up for new knitters. Brands, prices, and where the cheap stuff falls apart.