Explore Self-Striping Yarns

Unlike the mood rings of our childhoods, color changing yarns don’t actually change color according to a change in their environment.  These are yarns that have multiple colors spun together in unique ways for different effects.  “Self-striping” and “painterly” colors gradually change color as you knit or crochet to create stripes of color.  The color…

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5 Tips for Working with Dark Yarn

I love the versatility of dark clothing and accessories. As a yarncrafter, I am often drawn to rich, deep shades. However, it can be very difficult to see your stitches. Here are 5 easy tips that I use to make knitting and crocheting with dark yarns a success. 1. Select the right pattern. Pattern selection…

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Saturday Morning Hoodie Knit-Along, Part 2: Starting the Hoodie with Thoughts of a Great Finish

I think that if there ever was a “Winter to Knit” contest, this winter would take 1st prize!  It’s great to see so many of you join our Winter Knit-Along (KAL)  and it certainly is not too late to join making the Saturday Morning Hoodie.  Some of you have ordered your yarn, or already have…

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