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Guide to Eco-Friendly YarnsToday's options for yarn go far beyond wool, cotton, and acrylic. This guide covers some of the positive and negative aspects of working with animal, plant, and biosynthetic yarns.- Specialty Threads and Yarns to Embellish Your CraftsWith an assortment of specialty yarns available you can enhance your crafts and wardrobe with beautiful embellishments.
- The Best Yarn Store in Western Maryland: Millicent's Yarns and MoreRead about the best place to buy beautiful yarns, how to or pattern books, knitting and crafting supplies, and more!
5 Fantastic Sock YarnsSock knitters rejoice! Sock yarn is one of the most varied types of yarns out there. Here are five of the best to get you started.
Surfing Heritage Foundation's Oral History Committee: "A Call to Yarns"The Surfing Heritage Foundation, located in San Clemente, California, houses the largest collection of surfboards and surfing artifacts in the world. And now they want your stories, a "Call to Yarns" so to speak.- A Look at Eo-Friendly Yarns: Recycled, Natural and OrganicA look at Eo-Friendly yarns: Recycled, Natural and Organic.
Quick Picks for Handspun Yarns from Indie ShopsA quick list of good picks for handspun yarns for knitting, crochet, and other craft projects.- A Quick Guide for Knitting and Crocheting with Eco-YarnsThis is an introduction and summarizes four of the most readily available Eco-friendly yarns on the market.
- Animal-Friendly Yarns: Overview of Types of Fibers and Where They Come FromWhat's a knitter or crocheter with a conscience to do when deciding which yarns are best for the environment? Educate yourself on the sources of various fibers and the consequences their production may cause for animals and the earth.
Overview of New Novelty Fashion YarnsYears ago, a trip to the yarn section or a craft store would yield few choices. With the upswing in popularity of both knitting and crochet, new novelty fashion yarns are filling store shelves and crafter's cabinets.- Create Your Own Fancy YarnsMake your own unique fancy yarns at home using commercially produced yarns worked together to give unusual and one off yarns to your own specification.
Knitting & Crocheting with Novelty YarnsToday's novelty yarns can be a real challenge to knit or crochet. But there are steps you can take to make working with them easier, and produce beautiful items as well.- Knitting with Organic YarnsLearn about the benefits of using organic cotton and wool yarns for knitting. This article discusses some of the best organic yarns and where to find them, as well as discussing some of the challenges of using these beautiful yarns.
Review of Pink YarnsThe color pink has significant meaning during numerous occasions throughout the year. Knitters and crocheters will benefit from this review of yarn brands and types in shades of pink.- Natural, Organic and Recycled, Green, Eco Friendly YarnsA look an numerous more eco friendly yarn options, from bamboo, to organic cotton and wool to soybean!
- Types and Textures of YarnsA discussion on the different types of yarn and their textures.
Save the Yarns!I know it's tempting to go buy skeins and skeins of pretty new yarn, but don't forget about your scraps. They might look like a tangled mess now, but with a little attention from you they can become something wonderful.
YACHTIE YARNS - TALES from a YACHT CHEF - Part 1Just Over Broke, Starting from Rock Bottom, A Fresh Start, A New Adventure
Working with Natural-Fiber YarnsNatural fibers don't "behave" the same as synthetics. But if you take the time to understand them, you'll make better choices, and your projects will be more successful.
How to Measure Gauge for Handspun YarnLearn to measure stitches and rows per inch for different yarns and patterns- important to make sure your projects turn out correctly.- What Makes Yarn VeganHow to tell if a yarn is vegan, finding unique vegan yarns, and what to avoid.
How to Crochet Granny SquaresThe granny square is an old tradition in crocheting, but it can be updated with today's fun yarns in different fibers and colors.
How to Embroider on Knitted FabricEmbroidering on knitting is an excellent way to spice up your knitting. You can add colorful designs without having to follow a complicated color chart, as you change different yarns as you knit your piece.
YACHTIE YARNS - TALES from a YACHT CHEF - Part 2First Yacht, The Crew, Rocky, Ports of Call, Fighting, Happy Ending- Bernat Super Value Yarn Vs. Caron Perfect Match YarnLooking for a great value yarn for a large project? If you are considering Bernat Super Value or Caron Perfect Match than take a look at the differences that these seemingly identical yarns offer.
- Baby Knits and You: Knitting Tips for Infant KnitsRead on to learn why babies prefer bold colors to pastels, why most yarns fall short of baby's needs, and other facts on infant knits that will help you pick the perfect yarn, and the perfect project, for the lucky baby in your life.
- Crochet a Trendy Headband Hair AccessoryHeadbands are back! This fashionable hair accessory is super easy to crochet in many colors and styles. Using some simply instructions and your choice of trendy specialty yarns, your headband will be the talk of the town.
- Decemberist Colin Meloy Rides the "Omnibus"As the front man of indie rockers the Decemberists, Colin Meloy (who majored in creative writing at the University of Montana) spins musical yarns about orphaned chimney sweeps, the ghosts of stillborn children and revenge at sea.
- UnformedBreaths exhaled
Danced beings within veils
Embraced aliken yarns of endless pain
Tearing tears, breaking hearts
Of endings that seem bleak in an unending flight - How to Buy Yarn without Breaking the BudgetNatural fiber yarns usually come with a heavy price tag, but they are the best for knitting. You can find great deals on the web. Online yarn stores sell natural fiber yarns at reasonable prices.
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