Articles related to "Yarns"
Affordable Yarn Shopping Websites
This is the second in a three-part series on Web retailers that reliably deliver knitting products of terrific quality for a manageable cost.
• affordable knitting • affordable yarn • discount yarn • noro knitting yarn • cascade knitting yarn
This is the second in a three-part series on Web retailers that reliably deliver knitting products of terrific quality for a manageable cost.
• affordable knitting • affordable yarn • discount yarn • noro knitting yarn • cascade knitting yarn
Yarn Composition - Animal Sources
Knowing the properties of yarn can help in choosing the best type for a project. Animal-based yarns are widely used. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
• wool yarn • alpaca yarn • mohair • cashmere yarn • animal fiber yarn
Knowing the properties of yarn can help in choosing the best type for a project. Animal-based yarns are widely used. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
• wool yarn • alpaca yarn • mohair • cashmere yarn • animal fiber yarn
Yarn Composition – Plant Sources
Knowing the properties of yarn helps when choosing the best type for a project. Plant-based yarn is widely used, and a large variety exists. Know the differences.
• plant fiber • plant yarn • plant source yarn • yarn made from plant materials • yarn from plant source
Knowing the properties of yarn helps when choosing the best type for a project. Plant-based yarn is widely used, and a large variety exists. Know the differences.
• plant fiber • plant yarn • plant source yarn • yarn made from plant materials • yarn from plant source
Synthetic Yarn Sources
Knowing yarn properties can help in choosing the best for a project. Synthetic yarns are widely used-especially blends. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
• polyester yarn • rayon yarn • nylon yarn • acrylic yarn • synthetic yarn
Knowing yarn properties can help in choosing the best for a project. Synthetic yarns are widely used-especially blends. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
• polyester yarn • rayon yarn • nylon yarn • acrylic yarn • synthetic yarn
Vegan Knit and Crochet
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
• vegan • veganism • vegan knitting • vegan crochet • vegan yarn
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
• vegan • veganism • vegan knitting • vegan crochet • vegan yarn
Designing for Women
Not everyone is a size 00 to 10. A few principles must be kept in mind when designing flattering items for real women.
• big girl knit • big girl design • plus size knit • plus size crochet • plus size design
Not everyone is a size 00 to 10. A few principles must be kept in mind when designing flattering items for real women.
• big girl knit • big girl design • plus size knit • plus size crochet • plus size design
Hand Dye Yarn Using Easter Egg Dye
Use up any left over Egg Dye to hand dye your wool yarn and produce great new colors. Use different techniques to create wonderful effects. Quick, safe and cheap to use.
• easter egg dye • dye yarn • egg dye • handpainted yarns • dye wool
Use up any left over Egg Dye to hand dye your wool yarn and produce great new colors. Use different techniques to create wonderful effects. Quick, safe and cheap to use.
• easter egg dye • dye yarn • egg dye • handpainted yarns • dye wool
Storing Your Yarn Stash
A few tips, tricks and ideas on how to keep your stash organized, easy to get to, and in step with your home decor.
• yarn organization • yarn stash • stash organization • tool organization • home decor
A few tips, tricks and ideas on how to keep your stash organized, easy to get to, and in step with your home decor.
• yarn organization • yarn stash • stash organization • tool organization • home decor
Your Yarn Stash
Why this writer embraces, doesn't deny, why your knitting and crochet yarn stash can bring you joy, happiness and pleasure. Even if your stash will outlive you.
• knitting stash • crochet stash • yarn stash • buying yarn • flash your stash
Why this writer embraces, doesn't deny, why your knitting and crochet yarn stash can bring you joy, happiness and pleasure. Even if your stash will outlive you.
• knitting stash • crochet stash • yarn stash • buying yarn • flash your stash
How to Substitute Yarns
We look at the basics of knitting math and how to create stitch ratios so that you can substitute yarns not called for in a pattern in order to obtain the correct gauge.
• knitting math • stitch ratio • obtaining gauge • substituting yarn • adjusting patterns
We look at the basics of knitting math and how to create stitch ratios so that you can substitute yarns not called for in a pattern in order to obtain the correct gauge.
• knitting math • stitch ratio • obtaining gauge • substituting yarn • adjusting patterns
Patterns for Homespun Yarns
Here are some quick easy patterns for homespun yarn I've developed. Included are a sea serpent toy, barbie dresses, and a cloche hat.
• pattern • homespun • yarn knitting • crochet • fiber arts
Here are some quick easy patterns for homespun yarn I've developed. Included are a sea serpent toy, barbie dresses, and a cloche hat.
• pattern • homespun • yarn knitting • crochet • fiber arts
Summer Yarn Sales: Good Deals or Closet Insulators
Summer brings amazing sales to the knitter. Yarns that have only been a wish are now in reach of the knitter on a budget. So how do you determine which yarns are good purchases and which are just going to sit untouched?
• knit • knitting • yarn • yarn sales • shopping
Summer brings amazing sales to the knitter. Yarns that have only been a wish are now in reach of the knitter on a budget. So how do you determine which yarns are good purchases and which are just going to sit untouched?
• knit • knitting • yarn • yarn sales • shopping
Even Yarn
Once one gets past the basic motions of hand spinning anyone can spin an even consistent yarn.
• yarn • fiber • spinning • hand spinning • weaving
Once one gets past the basic motions of hand spinning anyone can spin an even consistent yarn.
• yarn • fiber • spinning • hand spinning • weaving
Knitting Blog Award: The Yarn Mystic
This month I found a very special blog. It is a new one, but she is off to a great stop and deserves a place in your bookmarks. "The Yarn Mystic" has some very interesting and unique information especially considering her "yarn rules."
• knit • knitting • knit blogs • knitting blogs • knitting diary
This month I found a very special blog. It is a new one, but she is off to a great stop and deserves a place in your bookmarks. "The Yarn Mystic" has some very interesting and unique information especially considering her "yarn rules."
• knit • knitting • knit blogs • knitting blogs • knitting diary
Weaving Isn't Just Yarn
Weaving isn't done just using wool or cotton. Many techniques exist using materials ar varied as metal or found materials like old recording tape! Check out this article for some ideas.
• weaving • tapestry • found art • found materials • rauschenberg
Weaving isn't done just using wool or cotton. Many techniques exist using materials ar varied as metal or found materials like old recording tape! Check out this article for some ideas.
• weaving • tapestry • found art • found materials • rauschenberg
Afghan From Left Over Yarn
Make an afghan or throw from yarn you have left over from other projects and it's like getting it for free. It's amazingly beautiful and easy to knit or crochet, too.
• yarn • stitches • afghan • knit • gauge
Make an afghan or throw from yarn you have left over from other projects and it's like getting it for free. It's amazingly beautiful and easy to knit or crochet, too.
• yarn • stitches • afghan • knit • gauge
Gift Ideas for Yarn Artists
Yarn artists love their crafts so much that they are happy to share their projects with everyone. But, what if it's their turn to receive?
• gift for a knitter • knit gift • knitter gift • gift for a crochet • crochet gift
Yarn artists love their crafts so much that they are happy to share their projects with everyone. But, what if it's their turn to receive?
• gift for a knitter • knit gift • knitter gift • gift for a crochet • crochet gift
How to Prepare Yarn for Reuse
Here are some tips on how to breathe new life into old crocheted or knitted clothing.
• yarn • knit • crocheted • reuse • knitted
Here are some tips on how to breathe new life into old crocheted or knitted clothing.
• yarn • knit • crocheted • reuse • knitted
Joining New Yarn in Crochet
Joining in a new yarn without making knots and hiding loose ends in crochet are challenges for crocheters. Make items as professionally as possible with these tips.
• weaving yarn ends • crochet tips • crochet finishing • beginner crochet • join new skein
Joining in a new yarn without making knots and hiding loose ends in crochet are challenges for crocheters. Make items as professionally as possible with these tips.
• weaving yarn ends • crochet tips • crochet finishing • beginner crochet • join new skein
Using up your Yarn Stash
All knitters and crocheters acquire yarn. Before reaching SABLE stage (Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy), it's a good idea to work through some of the rogue skeins.
• stash knitting • crochet stash • charity knitting • free knitting patterns • knitting ideas
All knitters and crocheters acquire yarn. Before reaching SABLE stage (Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy), it's a good idea to work through some of the rogue skeins.
• stash knitting • crochet stash • charity knitting • free knitting patterns • knitting ideas
Yarn: Natural Fibres
Wherein we discuss the origins and properties of some of the most popular natural fibres around, including wool, cotton, cashmere, silk, and more!
• yarn • elasticity • drape • natural fibre • yarn content
Wherein we discuss the origins and properties of some of the most popular natural fibres around, including wool, cotton, cashmere, silk, and more!
• yarn • elasticity • drape • natural fibre • yarn content
Yarn: Weight and Style
A discussion of yarn weight, the differences of yarn weight, and what needles or hooks to use to obtain the right gauge.
• yarn weight • needle size • hook size • dk weight • worsted weight
A discussion of yarn weight, the differences of yarn weight, and what needles or hooks to use to obtain the right gauge.
• yarn weight • needle size • hook size • dk weight • worsted weight
A Quick Look at Over-Dyeing
A description and projects for *over dyeing* fabric and yarns to create unique looks.
• dyeing • dyes • fiber • fabric • yarn
A description and projects for *over dyeing* fabric and yarns to create unique looks.
• dyeing • dyes • fiber • fabric • yarn
Colored Cotton, Without Dyes
Naturally colored cotton, grown for thousands of years, yields earthy colors without dyes.
• cotton • color • dye • textile • yarn
Naturally colored cotton, grown for thousands of years, yields earthy colors without dyes.
• cotton • color • dye • textile • yarn
Development of Early Looms
Loom design from the Neolithic to modern times.
• looms • weaving • fabric • cloth • neolithic
Loom design from the Neolithic to modern times.
• looms • weaving • fabric • cloth • neolithic
Dyeing Marigolds
Marigolds and other garden flowers can be used to dye yarn and fiber. Here is a quick description of flower dyeing.
• dyeing • dye • flower • flowers • color
Marigolds and other garden flowers can be used to dye yarn and fiber. Here is a quick description of flower dyeing.
• dyeing • dye • flower • flowers • color
DYEING: more secrets
Over dyeing can save many projects from being less interesting than you like. Here are some more suggestions.
• dye • dyes • dyeing • dying • textiles
Over dyeing can save many projects from being less interesting than you like. Here are some more suggestions.
• dye • dyes • dyeing • dying • textiles
DYEING: Secret Techniques -- special effects!
Knowing the dye receptivity of various fibers allows you to be very creative in your fiber projects. This article looks at the different dyes one can use for cellulose and protein fibers and how combining them can produce unique effects.
• dye • dyes • dyeing • color • fiber
Knowing the dye receptivity of various fibers allows you to be very creative in your fiber projects. This article looks at the different dyes one can use for cellulose and protein fibers and how combining them can produce unique effects.
• dye • dyes • dyeing • color • fiber
Easy Knit Skirt Pattern
Since my free pattern listings are the most popular articles on the site, here is another free pattern for a nice knit skirt.
• knit • yarn • knitting • clothing • textiles
Since my free pattern listings are the most popular articles on the site, here is another free pattern for a nice knit skirt.
• knit • yarn • knitting • clothing • textiles
EASY SNOW HELMET
This is an easy knitted snow helmet to make of your hand spun yarns. It can be made of many materials and makes a great gift!
• hat • hand spun • knit • knitting • free pattern
This is an easy knitted snow helmet to make of your hand spun yarns. It can be made of many materials and makes a great gift!
• hat • hand spun • knit • knitting • free pattern
Fuzzy Tail Bookmarker
A quick five minute project using leftover novelty eyelash yarn and a bead.
• knit • project • free • bookmarker • eyelash
A quick five minute project using leftover novelty eyelash yarn and a bead.
• knit • project • free • bookmarker • eyelash
Goats and Bunnies
The wide variety of animals who let us use their winter coats: Goats, rabbits, llamas, yaks, and many others, with emphasis on mohair and angora.
• goats • rabbits • bunnies • mohair • angora
The wide variety of animals who let us use their winter coats: Goats, rabbits, llamas, yaks, and many others, with emphasis on mohair and angora.
• goats • rabbits • bunnies • mohair • angora
Guidelines for Knitting Books
Here are some guidelines for finding a knitting book that suits your level of experience, includes what you need, fits your style, and explains or shows what you need.
• knitting pattern books • knitting abbreviations • yarn types • knitting pattern designers • knitting styles
Here are some guidelines for finding a knitting book that suits your level of experience, includes what you need, fits your style, and explains or shows what you need.
• knitting pattern books • knitting abbreviations • yarn types • knitting pattern designers • knitting styles
Hair for Cloth Dolls
How to choose hair, wig, fibers or fantasy yarns and attatch it to the doll head to make hair.
• hair • wig • fibers • yarn • modacrylic
How to choose hair, wig, fibers or fantasy yarns and attatch it to the doll head to make hair.
• hair • wig • fibers • yarn • modacrylic
Hiding Knit Tails and Joins
Many knitters have strong negative feelings about weaving in tails when changing colors in a project. Avoid weaving with this trick.
• knit tail • what to do with knit tail • hiding knit tail • how to hide a knit tail • how to hide a yarn tail
Many knitters have strong negative feelings about weaving in tails when changing colors in a project. Avoid weaving with this trick.
• knit tail • what to do with knit tail • hiding knit tail • how to hide a knit tail • how to hide a yarn tail
It's Really Easy: Design and Knit Your Own Earwarmer
You can learn about knit design by designing this simple piece of headgear.
• knit • knits • knitting • yarn • yarns
You can learn about knit design by designing this simple piece of headgear.
• knit • knits • knitting • yarn • yarns
Knit and Crochet with Beads
A super-hot trend is to add beads to knitting and crocheting. Here's the biggest secret to know when combining these crafts.
• knit and bead • crochet and bead • yarn and bead • knit crochet bead • how to bead
A super-hot trend is to add beads to knitting and crocheting. Here's the biggest secret to know when combining these crafts.
• knit and bead • crochet and bead • yarn and bead • knit crochet bead • how to bead
Knit or Crochet Leftover Materials
Yarn is the traditional medium of knit and crochet. However, using non-traditional "fibers" produces some very interesting results.
• nontraditional crochet material • crochet without yarn • crochet recycle • green crochet • knit without yarn
Yarn is the traditional medium of knit and crochet. However, using non-traditional "fibers" produces some very interesting results.
• nontraditional crochet material • crochet without yarn • crochet recycle • green crochet • knit without yarn
Knit or Crochet Leftover Materials
Yarn is the traditional medium of knit and crochet. However, using non-traditional "fibers" produces some very great and green results.
• nontraditional crochet material • crochet without yarn • crochet recycle • green crochet • knit without yarn
Yarn is the traditional medium of knit and crochet. However, using non-traditional "fibers" produces some very great and green results.
• nontraditional crochet material • crochet without yarn • crochet recycle • green crochet • knit without yarn
Knitting on a Budget: It Can Be Done!
Yarn is the palette of the fiber artist, and just as a painter has to have paints, a knitter has to have yarn. There is a lot of beauty out there to tempt the knitter into spending money. But there are alternatives, like adapting patterns and yarns, spinning your own yarns, and buying cheaper yarns at discount stores.
• yarn • knitting • knitters • wool • handspun
Yarn is the palette of the fiber artist, and just as a painter has to have paints, a knitter has to have yarn. There is a lot of beauty out there to tempt the knitter into spending money. But there are alternatives, like adapting patterns and yarns, spinning your own yarns, and buying cheaper yarns at discount stores.
• yarn • knitting • knitters • wool • handspun
Knitting on a Budget: The Value of Spinning
Good quality handspun yarn has a character and texture that few commercial yarns can equal, and spinning your own yarn can be a great way to save money. The least expensive way to spin is with a handspindle. The ancient craft of handspindle spinning is experiencing a resurgence, and you can order a handspindle off the Internet. You can also do research on different brands and types of spinning wheels.
• spinning • yarn • spindle • wheel • hand spindle
Good quality handspun yarn has a character and texture that few commercial yarns can equal, and spinning your own yarn can be a great way to save money. The least expensive way to spin is with a handspindle. The ancient craft of handspindle spinning is experiencing a resurgence, and you can order a handspindle off the Internet. You can also do research on different brands and types of spinning wheels.
• spinning • yarn • spindle • wheel • hand spindle
Knitting on the Cheap
If you are on a budget, borrow pattern books, use scraps of yarn for interesting projects, and trade needles with fellow knitters.
• knit • knitting • cheap knitting • yarn • knitting on a budget
If you are on a budget, borrow pattern books, use scraps of yarn for interesting projects, and trade needles with fellow knitters.
• knit • knitting • cheap knitting • yarn • knitting on a budget
Knitting Your Vegetables
Spinning and knitting cotton -- natural-colored cotton fiber, cotton yarns.
• fiber • fibers • cotton • cottons • natural colored cotton
Spinning and knitting cotton -- natural-colored cotton fiber, cotton yarns.
• fiber • fibers • cotton • cottons • natural colored cotton
Knitting: Getting Inspired and Getting Started
Knitting -- the knotting of yarns to form a fabric -- and spinning -- the twisting of fibers to form a thread or yarn -- are traditional human activities to do, to appreciate, and to share. It's easy to get started knitting, and you'll find a wealth of information and inspiration on the Internet.
• knitting • spinning • fiber • crafts • design
Knitting -- the knotting of yarns to form a fabric -- and spinning -- the twisting of fibers to form a thread or yarn -- are traditional human activities to do, to appreciate, and to share. It's easy to get started knitting, and you'll find a wealth of information and inspiration on the Internet.
• knitting • spinning • fiber • crafts • design
Learn Knitting Definitions
The mystery of terms used in knitting patterns is revealed here. This handy guide for knitting definitions will make things easier to understand.
• knitting guide • definitions • knitting patterns • yarn • gauge
The mystery of terms used in knitting patterns is revealed here. This handy guide for knitting definitions will make things easier to understand.
• knitting guide • definitions • knitting patterns • yarn • gauge
Learning to Knit on the Net
Now you can learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off -- all on the Internet! Read this article to find photos, videos, and online classes.
• knit • knits • knitter • knitters • knitting
Now you can learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off -- all on the Internet! Read this article to find photos, videos, and online classes.
• knit • knits • knitter • knitters • knitting
Learning to Weave
Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler is an ideal book for beginner weavers or for people seeking to learn more about this traditional craft.
• learning to weave • weaving • handweaving • loom • interweave
Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler is an ideal book for beginner weavers or for people seeking to learn more about this traditional craft.
• learning to weave • weaving • handweaving • loom • interweave
Make Your Own Turkish Spindle
Instructions on making a turkish drop spindle.
• spinning • spindle • turkish spindle • hand spinning • drop spindle
Instructions on making a turkish drop spindle.
• spinning • spindle • turkish spindle • hand spinning • drop spindle
Quick Crochet Belt
An easy crocheted belt made from leftover worsted weight and eyelash yarn.
• beginners • free • crochet • easy • belt
An easy crocheted belt made from leftover worsted weight and eyelash yarn.
• beginners • free • crochet • easy • belt
Rules for New Knitters
Rules that you shouldn't skip when you knit, even if they seem pointless or tiresome.
• yarn • knit • skein • needle • rules
Rules that you shouldn't skip when you knit, even if they seem pointless or tiresome.
• yarn • knit • skein • needle • rules