Advice about choosing needles, accessories, and yarn for all your knitting projects.
Hemp yarn is a less-common relative of other plant fibers that are often used for knitting (the most common are cotton and linen). It has some disadvantages but can also be a great choice for certain projects (it’s fabulous for knit market bags and, when blended with cotton it makes great dishcloths). There are a […]
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Bamboo yarn is a wonderful choice for knitting (it’s a great choice for summer tank tops and tees) but, as with any type of yarn, there are some things you should know before you start knitting with bamboo yarn. Bamboo yarn has some advantages that make it a dream to work with but knitters should
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Linen yarn is a great choice for knitting (especially for light summer tank tops and tees) but there are a few things you should know before you start knitting with linen yarn. It has some clear advantages that make linen yarn wonderful to work with but it also has some disadvantages that knitters need to
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Cotton yarn is a popular yarn to knit with (for good reason) but there are some things you need to know before you start knitting with cotton. It has some distinct advantages that make knitting with cotton yarn a dream but it also has some serious drawbacks that need to be taken into consideration before
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You can spend a lot of money on luxury sock yarn to knit a pair of socks (around $40!) but there are plenty of options available that are more budget-friendly. In this article we’ll take a look at 12 affordable sock yarns for knitting that cost less than $15 for 400 yards (which is plenty
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Vintage knitting patterns and books are popular with many knitters for a variety of reasons. They are popular with those who love to wear vintage clothing who often make their own clothes or knitters that are interested in understanding how older patterns were written or even knitters who like to collect free knitting patterns. Whatever
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I love wool yarn but sometimes that indie-dyed, expensive yarn is just not financially feasible for a sweater or larger project. When I know I’m going to need a large quantity of yarn I always look at my choices for budget-friendly wool and save those really special skeins for accessories and small projects. If you’re
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Knitting can be an expensive hobby when you buy luxury yarn. But, it’s possible to save money and still enjoy your knitting. These money-saving tips for knitting on a budget will help knitters of all income levels find ways to save more, spend less, and be more mindful of their knitting projects and adventures. The
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When you find a beautiful knitting pattern that you are just so excited to try and then, after looking at the materials, you realize that the yarn is discontinued or it’s not available locally, there is such a feeling of disappointment. But you don’t need to be disappointed – it’s a very simple, four-step process
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