Working with hand-dyed yarn is a lot of fun, and it’s great for us to support independent yarn dyers when we can. But it can sometimes be tricky to use over the course of a full garment because of little … Read More ...
Tips for Knitting with Linen Yarn
I’m sure I’ve knit with linen yarn before, but I can’t think of any projects I’ve made with it. I think I made a market bag once with a linen blend, and I have enough linen in my stash to … Read More ...
Lion Brand Announces Partnership with Quince & Co.
Here’s a bit of breaking yarn industry news for you that’s pretty short on details, but I will update you as I have more information.
Lion Brand Yarn announced on its Facebook page a partnership with indie yarn maker Quince … Read More ...
Tips for Picking the Right Color Yarn for Your Project
I have never been all that picky about the colors I use in knitting projects. When choosing colors for projects to go in my books, I try to pick colors that go together in individual projects and also to use … Read More ...
How to Reuse Ripped Out Yarn
I think every knitter form time to time starts a project (and maybe even finishes a project) only to determine it’s just not right. Maybe the garment doesn’t fit, or you don’t like it as much as you thought you … Read More ...
How Do You Put Yarn in a Yarn Holder?
If you’ve spent much time looking at knitting accessories on the Internet, you’ve probably seen yarn bowls, which are a pretty way to manage your yarn and keep it clean.
Yarn bowls are typically made of pottery or wood, and … Read More ...
2 for 1 Yarn Sale
A great deal on yarn you know and love! Get two 4oz skeins for only $4.99!
Premier® Anti-Pilling Everyday™ Worsted Yarn 2/Pkg
Spun with exclusive pill-resistant acrylic, this yarn is ideal for projects for the whole family. Machine wash and … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Clarabelle Striped Scarf
The Clarabelle Striped Scarf is a knit scarf pattern made with lightweight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. Straight lines are a challenge for most but not with this knitted scarf pattern. You can download this free pattern
Lion Brand Launches Schitt’s Creek Yarn, Patterns
If you’re a fan of the show “Schitt’s Creek” or know someone who is, you’ll want to check out the newest collection from Lion Brand Yarn.
They recently launched a Schitt’s Creek branded line of yarn, which is 100 … Read More ...
Premier Needle Arts Acquires Berroco
Premier Needle Arts, parent company of Knit Picks, We Crochet and Connecting Threads, among others, has announced the acquisition of yarn company Berroco.
The company will remain a separate entity with existing management, locations and sales channels, … Read More ...
Giveaway – CraftsYarn Hand Dyed Skeins
All her hand dyed skeins are unique, as it is really
Is Providing Yarn Substitutions the Designer’s Job?
There’s been a lot of talk in the knitting community on Instagram and elsewhere about how using hand-dyed yarn in projects can feel like it excludes knitters who aren’t able to afford that yarn and suggesting that designers should provide … Read More ...
Darn Good Yarn 50% off Monthly Yarn Subscriptions
Darn Good yarn is having a sale on Subscription boxes and it’s an unbelievable 50% off. I know lot’s of our yarn addicts have been waiting for a deal like this to sign up to a subscription. I think … Read More ...
Acrylic Yarn: The Ultimate Guide for Crafters, Knitters & More
Craft store aisles are filled to the brim with colorful skeins of yarn that can make your heart skip a beat. How does a knitter know where to start? Whether you have just started out in the world of yarn … Read More ...
Easy To Make Pom Pom Rug
Use pom poms to create a cute and personalized rug home decor or gift. This is a simple project that older kids will be able to do on their own and younger kids can do with the help of an … Read More ...