DIY Whether you’re into crafts, knitting, or carpentry, you’ll find fun, easy-to-follow instructions at Kotona. With our creative ideas, you can make the most of scrap yarn, leftover paper, and other upcycled materials you already have at home. After all, our northern, wool-sock-wearing communities know exactly how to knit the coziest woolens! Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:14:10 +0000 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:21 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/categories/diy Terhi turned an unused hula hoop into a lovely curtain canopy—for free Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:14:10 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/terhis-curtain-canopy https://www.kotona.com/articles/terhis-curtain-canopy 0 Flowers meet fall in this easy no-carve pumpkin decoration—and it takes minutes to make! 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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:48:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-substitute-yarn https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-substitute-yarn 0 Brain researcher Kiti Müller, 71: “Every moment spent crocheting is good for the brain” Fri, 29 May 2026 09:52:59 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheting-is-good-for-the-brain https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheting-is-good-for-the-brain 0 “A mended garment doesn’t signal poverty”—Rimma Gimpel’s visible mending is art with a message Wed, 27 May 2026 07:47:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rimma-gimpel-visible-mending https://www.kotona.com/articles/rimma-gimpel-visible-mending 0 Crochet scarf pattern—the cheerful colors are inspired by pick-and-mix candy Wed, 27 May 2026 07:29:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-scarf-pattern-from-granny-squares https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-scarf-pattern-from-granny-squares 0 Flowerpot covers, a summer top and more: readers share charming granny-square crochet ideas Fri, 22 May 2026 12:16:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/readers-granny-square-crochet-projects https://www.kotona.com/articles/readers-granny-square-crochet-projects 0 Step inside Johanna and Börje’s crochet-filled camper van: “The only place I won’t crochet anything is the engine bay” Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/johannas-crochet-filled-camper-van https://www.kotona.com/articles/johannas-crochet-filled-camper-van 0 Crochet your own bucket hat—a classic accessory for sunny days Mon, 18 May 2026 13:34:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-bucket-hat https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-bucket-hat 0 “I work a little magic to make knits fit plus-size bodies”—Emmi Pääkkönen shares how she adjusts knitting patterns Wed, 13 May 2026 09:25:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/emmis-plus-size-knits https://www.kotona.com/articles/emmis-plus-size-knits 0 This crocheted bow pillow is sweet as candy—use up your leftover yarn for this colorful project Tue, 12 May 2026 08:53:37 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-bow-pillow https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-bow-pillow 0 Lea knitted showstopping flame socks for Eurovision night: “The trophy is coming back to Finland” Fri, 08 May 2026 12:21:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/eurovision-flame-socks https://www.kotona.com/articles/eurovision-flame-socks 0 Even knitting isn’t what it used to be Wed, 06 May 2026 11:21:14 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/katri-jaalamaas-column-on-how-knitting-has-changed https://www.kotona.com/articles/katri-jaalamaas-column-on-how-knitting-has-changed 0 Whip up a crocheted bread basket in one evening—get the pattern! Tue, 05 May 2026 09:13:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-bread-basket https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-bread-basket 0 Viral banana socks answer the call—knitters whip up pairs for volunteer fire brigade: “The fit surprised everyone” Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/banana-socks-for-on-call-volunteer-firefighters https://www.kotona.com/articles/banana-socks-for-on-call-volunteer-firefighters 0 Crochet a striking dandelion rug with Molla Mills’s pattern Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:11:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/molla-mills-dandelion-crochet-rug https://www.kotona.com/articles/molla-mills-dandelion-crochet-rug 0 Ever tried visible mending? Meet 4 Finnish makers whose outfits will inspire you to mend and upcycle Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:19:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/visible-mending https://www.kotona.com/articles/visible-mending 0 How to choose sustainable yarn—what every knitter should know about a fiber’s origins Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:44:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-choose-sustainable-yarn https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-choose-sustainable-yarn 0 Crochet a cute basket—finished with a fun knot on the handle Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:33:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-basket-with-knot-handle https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-basket-with-knot-handle 0 Wavy stripes! A striking four-color crocheted rug Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wavy-stripe-rug https://www.kotona.com/articles/wavy-stripe-rug 0 Easy stash-busting colorwork socks—long cuffs gobble up your yarn ends Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:40:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/minttu-wikberg-leftover-yarn-socks https://www.kotona.com/articles/minttu-wikberg-leftover-yarn-socks 0 Pussy willow socks—playful bobbles for springtime Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:57:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pussy-willow-socks https://www.kotona.com/articles/pussy-willow-socks 0 Crocheted strawberry pillow—four repeating rows create a plush 3D texture Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-strawberry-pillow https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-strawberry-pillow 0 Granny-square cardigan—turn your leftover yarns into a timeless favorite Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/granny-square-cardigan https://www.kotona.com/articles/granny-square-cardigan 0