Archaeologists Find 3,000-Year-Old Ball of Yarn

While digging in Must Farm, a Bronze Age settlement known as “Britain’s Pompeii,” British archaeologists unearthed yarn that is 3,000 years old. The ball is extremely small and fragile, and the team took great care to clean it off without damaging it, according to their Facebook page. It appears to be made from plant-based fibers,…

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Lesson One By Franklin Habit

Writer, illustrator, and knitter Franklin Habit joins us for his monthly column featuring humor and insights into a yarncrafter’s life. She. Let’s do it now! I’m ready. Me. Are you sure you want to do this? She. Yes! Me. Okay, then. Come over here and sit next to me. (She does so.) Me. You’re going…

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How to Knit the Turkish Cast-On

Turkish cast-on is a great method for creating seamless, even toe-up socks. It’s also useful for making hoods, purses, toys, mittens, and gloves without seams or gaps. With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be on your way to making smooth, beautiful pieces in no time! To start, you’ll need a skein of yarn and two circular…

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