Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find)

Link to a site that offers patterns for knitted stuffed toys.

I thought it was a joke too, but it isn’t. I fount and online store that sells yarn that glows in the dark. It’s $9.95 for a 50gm ball, and according to the description:
This 100% nylon fiber is infused with a substance that allows it to glow for up to 4 hours when charged under [...]

Link to waist shaping calculator

I purchased 3 books: Sweater Design in Plain English, Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet, and Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes.

Different ways to join yarn (includes felting, joining, and more).

Different provisional cast-on techniques are explored.

How to make your own stitch markers using beads and common jewelry making materials (for knitting or crochet).