Blowing fibers into a mesh tube is the latest way to make yarn, and several manufacturers have brought out their own blown yarns over the past couple of years.
Manufacturers tend to emphasize how light and airy the yarns are. But what is the most interesting is that blown yarns have no twist.
If you're new to knitting, it's easy to make some common mistakes. Here are four of the most common knitting mistakes that beginners make, and how to fix them. Mistake #1: Choosing the wrong yarn Yarn comes in...
Mercerised cotton yarn is a special type of cotton yarn that has been treated to give it a lustrous appearance. It's often used for making summer garments and accessories, as it's lightweight and has a beautiful sheen. In this blog...
I’ve come to the end of my knitting,‘retirement’ beckons,and Wild &Woolly Yarns is in need of a new owner. I’m ready for a new adventure Well, I expect that grabbed your attention and jolted you out of that imminent ‘back...
Hello Yarn Lovers, Claire here. Fran has been busy with her knitting needles and watercolour brushes so has asked if I could write a few words for the newsletter. Something along the lines of “all about yourself…your no nonsense, traditional...
So, Old Bear is back in solitary confinement at the shop whilst we all sit out Level 4 in our comfy homes.We are, unfortunately, closed until further notice and any online orders will not be processed until a move down...
Knitting is Oficially an Olympic Sport! And a fellow Brit has won the gold medal! Best concentrate, even an Olympian can drop a stitch! Claire and I, both being Pom’s, would like to congratulate the diver, Tom Daley, on his...
