Knitting Notions

The manufacturing of rayon for fabrics (especially yarn) has changed a great deal since its initial creation in the late 19th century. Now, biosynthetic yarns are a great choice for knitting and have many advantages. We’ll take a look at rayon and some of its other names – modal, tencel, and viscose – and when […]

Nylon is often found in yarns for knitting patterns and projects, but why exactly is it included? There are a few reasons you’ll find nylon added to your favorite yarns. In this article we’ll look at knitting with nylon – why it’s included in yarn and what purpose it serves. The main purpose for adding

Acrylic yarn often gets a bad rap in the knitting community. Many people love it, many people hate it (so much that they consider themselves yarn snobs that would never touch it), and many people fall in between – they know when it can actually be a great choice for a project and realize there

While you may be familiar with common knitting fibers like wool, alpaca, acrylic, or cotton (and so many more), there are some less-common specialty luxury fibers that you can sometimes find in commercially-available yarns. We’ll take a look at knitting with some of these special luxury yarn fibers – Bison, Qiviut, Angora & Possum. In

Mohair is one of those special yarns to knit with. But, before you purchase that expensive mohair yarn, there are some facts you should know so you’ll enjoy knitting with mohair, avoid some common concerns, and know how to properly care for your beautiful finished garment. In this article we’ll look at some of the

Cashmere is a luxurious knitting fiber that can feel decadent to knit with. But, before you purchase that expensive cashmere yarn, there are some facts you should know so you’ll enjoy knitting with cashmere, have a finished project you can be proud of, and know how to properly care for that beautiful finished garment. In

Silk yarn is a heavenly fiber to knit with. It’s smooth, sleek, and yes, silky. But there are some things you should know as a knitter before you choose a silk yarn or silk blend for your next knitting project. While silk is wonderful for knitting, it’s a delicate fiber that has some special care needs.

Alpaca yarn (and other camelid fibers include camel, llama, and vicuña) and is a beautiful thing to knit with. It’s warm, soft, and lightweight. But there are a few drawbacks that knitters should know about before they choose an alpaca yarn for their next project. In this article we’ll look at all the facts about

Plant fibers make great yarns. While wool and other animal fibers are great insulators and perfect for cold weather, knitting with plant-based yarns is perfect for warm weather when you want something light and breathable. But they do have some drawbacks that need to be taken into consideration before you start knitting with them. In