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  • August 23, 2024

    How Do I Redeem My Loyalty Points

    How to redeem your points To turn points into a reward, you will need to log into the rewards panel on www.wildandwoollyyarns.co.nz. This is easily identified by the little sheep icon on the bottom of the page.   Once you are logged...

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  • July 9, 2024

    Understanding Our Pattern Options

    At Wild and Woolly Yarns, we offer two types of knitting patterns: If there is no option to choose Printed or Download then this pattern writer does not provide us with digital copies and the pattern is then only available...

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  • Blown yarns: What are they? Are they any good?
    March 3, 2023

    Blown yarns: What are they? Are they any good?

    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.

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  • Understanding Yarn Weights - Why they are so important...
    February 3, 2023

    Understanding Yarn Weights - Why they are so important...

    Yarn weight refers to the thickness of a particular yarn. It is measured in wraps per inch (WPI) or by its international number system which ranges from 0 (lace yarn) all the way up to 7 (jumbo yarn). Different weights of yarn have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to understand how each type of yarn can be used effectively.
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  • Mercerised Cotton - Why I love it...
    October 26, 2022

    Mercerised Cotton - Why I love it...

    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...

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  • Different Knitting Needles Types: What Material is Best for You?
    September 11, 2022

    Different Knitting Needles Types: What Material is Best for You?

    There are many different types of knitting needles on the market, and it can be difficult to decide which type is best for you. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of knitting needles and what material is best for you. There are a variety of materials that can be used for knitting needles, including bamboo, metal, plastic / acrylic, wooden, carbon fiber, and more.
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  • March 11, 2022

    Wild & Woolly Yarns Needs a New Owner

    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...

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  • September 4, 2021

    A Little Bit About Me

    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...

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