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Welcome to Our New Yarn Store
Posted by Sus Anne on
We are finally open! It's been a dream for a long time - and then 2020 took a bit of a detour, but here we are. Still knitting. Knitting even more. Knitting for mental health and calm. Knitting for friends and family. We love yarns and knitting and we are excited to share our passion with others in our knitting community.
Ultimate Knitting Needle Guide: the Best Material for You
Posted by Sus Anne on
Do you have some favorite knitting needles? I have found that this is a personal preference, but for a new knitter, a guided description is helpful.
How to Choose Your Knitting Yarn Types, Weights and more
Posted by Sus Anne on
Let's start with the basics: What is yarn? Yarn is a textile commonly made of either animal-based fibers (sheep's wool, mohair, angora), plant-based fibers (cotton, hemp, silk), or synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon, rayon). These interlocked fibers (referred to as plies) are spun together into thicker strands.
- Tags: Knitting needles
Know Where Your Yarn Comes From: The Sheep and The Yarn
Posted by Sus Anne on
Are you having a hard time following the many different kinds of yarn fibers, weights and the meaning of their names?
For example, is Aran a certain kind of wool from sheep that live on the islands of Aran in Ireland? Or is it a type of knitting style? Or is the name used as a term for a specific wool weight?
- Tags: Ethical yarn, yarn style