The Gauge Old Question: Why Gauge Matters

The Gauge Old Question: Why Gauge Matters

If you’ve followed a few patterns you probably have seen “save time, check your gauge!” or some encouraging form of this instruction. But why does gauge matter and how can it actually save you time? What Is Gauge? What Does It Do? Before we go any further, let’s look at what gauge is. Simply speaking,…

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Queued Up: The Deep Freeze Edition

Queued Up: The Deep Freeze Edition

I don’t know how it is by you guys, but here in the tri-state area it’s cold. Like really, really cold. Sub-zero with the wind chill kind of cold. This means two things: I want to stay inside and I want to make something warm. With that in mind I thought it might be appropriate…

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Why Wool? The Value of Wool in Yarn

Why Wool? The Value of Wool in Yarn

Why wool? What makes this fiber so special and what is the value of wool in yarn? Isn’t it itchy? Will it make you overheat? The world is full of myths surrounding wool fiber Wool & Stitches Wool has this amazing power of elasticity. It allows your stitches to spring back into shape after you…

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