Yarn & Supplies
Budget-Friendly Yarn Shopping: Getting the Best Deals
Introduction Let’s be honest: yarn addiction is real—and so is the sticker shock that comes with it. One skein might ...
Spotting Quality Yarn: How to Identify Superior Fibers
Introduction Ever finished a beautiful crochet or knit project—only to watch it pill after one wash, stretch out of shape, ...
Yarn Weight Conversion Charts: A Global Guide
Ever fallen in love with a gorgeous scarf pattern… only to realize it calls for “4-ply yarn” and you have ...
The Science of Yarn: Fiber Properties and Performance
Introduction Ever wonder why your wool sweater pills after one wash, while your cotton dishcloth stays pristine for years? Or ...
Yarn Color Theory: Choosing Palettes That Pop
Introduction Have you ever finished a crochet or knit project—only to realize the colors clash more than they complement? You’re ...
Yarn Shopping Online vs. Local Stores: Pros and Cons
Have you ever stood in the yarn aisle, running your fingers over a skein of merino wool, only to wonder: ...
Luxury Yarns: When and How to Splurge on Premium Fibers
Introduction Have you ever run your fingers through a skein of cashmere-blend yarn and felt an instant wave of calm—or ...
Understanding Yarn Ply: How Strand Count Affects Your Crochet
Introduction Ever finished a beautiful crochet scarf—only to find it’s started pilling after two wears, or worse, stretched out of ...
Understanding Yarn Ply: How Strand Count Affects Your Crochet
Introduction Ever finished a crochet project only to wonder, “Why doesn’t this look like the photo?” You followed the pattern, ...
How to Wash and Care for Crochet Pieces: Keep Your Handmade Treasures Beautiful for Years
You spent hours—maybe even days—crocheting that delicate shawl, that cozy blanket, or that adorable amigurumi doll. Every stitch was made ...
