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  • Craft Yarn Council standard yarn weight chart showing yarn categories 0 to 7 with symbols and measurements
    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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  • Various different types of knitting needles including bamboo, metal, plastic, wooden, and carbon fiber on a white background
    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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  • April 26, 2019

    17th April 2019

    Brown Paper, String and a Spirit Level

     
      I had absolutely no intention of sending a long and rambling newsletter. All I need to do is let you know that our opening hours are a little 'Topsy Turvy' over the following week. Now, if I had my way I would stipulate that all shops remain shut on Sundays, and that on Wednesdays and Saturdays the doors firmly closed at lunchtime. That way I could spend some lovely quality time with my family, Yeah Right!  Actually I would far prefer to hide myself away with my knitting and get some much needed peace and quiet. 
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  • January 14, 2018

    12th January 2018

     And the winner of the knitting needle roll is...


     
    Thank you very much to all of you who took the time  to our new website and select your favorite shade of Indiecita Baby Brushed Alpaca. Congratulations to Brenda, your name was drawn out of the knitting bag and we will be sending you one of our hand made knitting needle rolls. I have now grabbed a whole lot of this yarn off the shelf and will be starting my new project over the weekend.
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