Meeting a Living Legend of the Knitting Industry

With Janet (pictured left) and the other ladies from the Guild As a fourth generation member of a family-owned business, I’ve always been fascinated with the “living legends” of the yarn industry since, like me, many of them have been involved in the business for 30 or 40 years. At the Knit and Crochet show…

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Cracking the (Pattern) Code, Part 8: Understanding Instructions

Technical editor and yarncrafting expert Kj Hay joins us for a series on understanding the different elements of patterns. Click here to read her earlier blog posts. Obviously the most important information in crochet and knit patterns are the instructions. They are also the most challenging to decrypt. Instructions consist of two basic types, 1) row/round instructions, and 2)…

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5 Perfect Yarns for Your Holiday Crafting!

With Hanukkah and Christmas around the corner, many of you may be planning for hearty dinners and fun family gatherings, or just want to decorate to feel festive!  Today, I’ve gathered a few yarns perfect for holiday decor and holiday themed gifts.  Take a look at the roundup below for yarns with colors that can…

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