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Discover the luxurious properties of mohair thread for knitting. Learn about its unique characteristics, best uses, and care tips from experts.Read now -
The Ultimate Guide to Chunky Mohair Yarn 2026
Discover the ultimate guide to chunky mohair yarn in 2026 covering trends, top brands, project ideas, expert tips and care advice for your creative success.Read now -
Best Online Knitting Store: Your Complete Guide
Discover what makes the best online knitting store for your projects. Expert tips on yarn quality, patterns, supplies, and customer service.Read now -
Knitting Online Guide: Master Digital Crafting in 2026
Master knitting online with our 2026 guide Explore top digital tools expert tips and global communities to elevate your skills and stay ahead in digital craftingRead now -
Yarn Weight Guide: Understanding Types & Uses 2026
Master yarn weight with our 2026 guide covering types uses sizing and expert tips Choose the right yarn for every project and achieve better knitting resultsRead now -
Blown yarns: What are they? Are they any good?
Read nowBlowing 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...
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.Read now -
A Little Bit About Me
Read nowHello 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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Knitting Is Officially And Olympic Sport…
Read nowKnitting 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...