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If you’re a frequent knitter or crocheter, no doubt you suffer from an abundance of leftover yarn. These yarn scrap odds and ends no doubt have found their way into drawers, cubbies, and totes because …
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In this post, we’ll discuss how to measure yarn using the Wraps per Inch (WPI) technique. Think of all the times that you went through your yarn stash and found yarn scraps without the yarn labels. …
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In this post, I’ll discuss the eight different yarn weights for knitting and crochet. From thinnest to thickest yarn sizes, I’ll talk about their names, how each weight is used, and how to tell the …
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Double stranded knitting is a really simple technique that every knitter should know. If you're not familiar with it, you'll learn all about it today. In this post, I'll explain what double …
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Have you had the pleasure of knitting with marled yarn? Marl knitting is one of the easiest ways to add color to any knitting project. It’s also a great way to use leftover yarn to combine and play …
Today’s discussion is all about yarn cones. Like we learned in our yarn hanks post, yarn comes in all shapes, sizes, and has a variety of names. Today, we’ll take that discussion one step …
Today’s discussion will tell you what you need to know about yarn hanks. As you may know, yarn comes in all shapes and sizes. What you may not know is that, while the yarn’s size doesn’t affect how …
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In this blog post, we'll talk about everything a fiber artist should know about wool. We’ll discuss its composition, how it's grown and acquired, its benefits, fun facts, and more. Let's first get …
Ever wondered what superwash wool yarn is? In today’s knitting blog post, I’ll talk superwash wool yarn and what you can expect from it. I’ll even make some suggestions for knitting projects and share …
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If you’ve never knit with cotton yarn before, you’ll need to know how this fiber behaves, feels, and looks. Truly, before beginning any knitting project, you should be knowledgeable about your …
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