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Two hanks of Malabrigo Worsted, a non-superwash merino, beside two hanks of Malabrigo Rios, a superwash merino, all in 011 Apple Green

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

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

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...

colourful skeins of cotton yarn to show what sport weight yarn is

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...

close-up of beautiful worsted weight yarn to show what yarn is made of

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...

colorful balls of merino wool yarn to show what fingering weight yarn is

What Is Fingering Weight Yarn?

Pick up a beautifully fine skein, and you may spot the word “fingering” on the label. But what is fingering weight yarn?

What Is Fingering Weight Yarn?

Pick up a beautifully fine skein, and you may spot the word “fingering” on the label. But what is fingering weight yarn?