Tools and Resources for Fiber Arts Streamers!

(Please note that any link marked with a * is an affiliate link, and I get a commission if you purchase through that link! Thanks for keeping me in yarn if you do!)

Streaming Hardware:

• Logitech C920 Webcam
• Logitech G433 Gaming Headset

Streaming Software:

• OBS Studio
• Streamlabs Chatbot
• *Surfshark VPN
• Closed Captions for Streams Twitch Extensions:

Other Software I use:

• Beecount Knitting App
  • Free, programmable row/round counter for android
• *FocusMe:
  • Productivity software to help keep me on task and on-focus. Great for curbing social media distractions!
• GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
  • This is a free, open-source software alternative to photoshop that can be used to make Twitch Emotes, banners, and more
• The Noun Project
  • Low-Cost icons that can used as a basis for emote design
• Scribus
  • A free, open source publishing software alternative to Adobe Indesign for making PDFs and other documents
• Toggl.com 
  • Time-tracking software for projects and tasks
• *TubeBuddy
  • To help Youtube Creators grow and manage their channel. Basic version is free to use, payed upgrades available!

 

Fiber Arts Supplies:

• Yarn:
  • *Knit Picks: Low-Cost yarn in a variety of fibers and weights
  • *LoveCrafts.com: Sells yarns from many different yarn retailers, both UK and US based. 
  • *Lion Brand Yarn: Lower-cost yarn spanning many weights and fiber types.  They also offer a *free pattern collection, as well!
  • EatSleepKnit.com: A large web based online store that ships internationally from the US. 
• Needles: 
  • HiyaHiya Fixed Circulars
  • Wooden Knitting Needles from Turn of the Century
• Crochet Hooks:
  • Wooden Crochet Hooks from Turn of the Century
  • Leither Co. Crochet Hooks
• *Clover Tapestry/Darning Needles
• *Sock Darning Egg
• *Double-Pointed Needle Cases
• Stitch Markers
  • *Ring Stitch Markers
  • *Earring-Back Locking Stitch Markers
  • *Progress Keepers/Locking Stitch Markers
• *Wooden Yarn Swift