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What Is a Dye Lot? How to Read, Match and Mix Y...
A dye lot is a batch of yarn dyed together. Here is where to find the lot number, why lots differ, how much yarn to buy, and what to do...
What Is a Dye Lot? How to Read, Match and Mix Y...
A dye lot is a batch of yarn dyed together. Here is where to find the lot number, why lots differ, how much yarn to buy, and what to do...
What Is Superwash Wool? Superwash vs. Non-Super...
Superwash wool is treated so it will not felt in the washing machine. Here is how it is made, how it compares to regular wool, and when to choose each.
What Is Superwash Wool? Superwash vs. Non-Super...
Superwash wool is treated so it will not felt in the washing machine. Here is how it is made, how it compares to regular wool, and when to choose each.
What Is Yarn
So, what is yarn, really? At its simplest, yarn is a long, continuous strand made from fibers that have been twisted or spun together. It's the raw material behind knitting,...
What Is Yarn
So, what is yarn, really? At its simplest, yarn is a long, continuous strand made from fibers that have been twisted or spun together. It's the raw material behind knitting,...
What Is Aran Weight Yarn?
So, what is aran weight yarn? It's a medium-thick yarn that sits right between worsted and chunky, and it's the go-to choice for classic cable-knit sweaters. If you've ever seen...
What Is Aran Weight Yarn?
So, what is aran weight yarn? It's a medium-thick yarn that sits right between worsted and chunky, and it's the go-to choice for classic cable-knit sweaters. If you've ever seen...
What Is Sport Weight Yarn?
If you've ever stared at a yarn label and wondered where sport weight fits into the grand yarn-weight puzzle, you're definitely not alone. It sits in that handy middle ground...
What Is Sport Weight Yarn?
If you've ever stared at a yarn label and wondered where sport weight fits into the grand yarn-weight puzzle, you're definitely not alone. It sits in that handy middle ground...
What Is Yarn Made Of?
Pick up a skein, and it might feel springy, silky, sturdy, or delightfully fuzzy. But what is yarn made of? The short answer is animal or plant fibers, manufactured fibers...
What Is Yarn Made Of?
Pick up a skein, and it might feel springy, silky, sturdy, or delightfully fuzzy. But what is yarn made of? The short answer is animal or plant fibers, manufactured fibers...