Like every other word you’ve read before in the dictionary of knitting, there always comes another which needs to be understood in depth. Today, we are here to learn about acrylic yarn. Now you must have heard it making the rounds in the world of knitting or crocheting but never quite delved into understanding what the fuss is all about.
View MoreIn the world of fabrics and yarn, cashmere is synonymous with luxury. It is a unique fiber with a soft texture that is unlike nothing in the world. It is literally as soft as a baby’s cheeks and is the most sought-after yarn in the entire world. Everything that you make with cashmere wool yarn will be an exemplary piece of sheer opulence.
View MoreThe most popular yarn in the world is probably cotton. It is the go-to yarn for any knitter. With the summers slowly kicking in, you might want to knit with cotton yarn. But have you ever thought about cotton yarn, how it is made and why it is so popular? Read through this blog to find out.
View MoreKnitting or crocheting is complicated as it is. There are several difficult terminologies that one might need to apply attention to. There are balls, skeins, knitting pins and most importantly yarn. Yarn on its own has hundreds of sub-categories for you to choose from. Based on your project, you can choose from different types of yarn, colours, fabrics and their combinations, textures and so on.
View MoreAs we discussed before, different types of yarn have different characteristics that make a yarn suitable for your requirement. Based on its type, texture, thickness, general feel, etc. a yarn determines the ultimate outcome of your project. For example, the ‘ply’ or the thickness of a yarn will establish how your project will feel, its stitch definition, its drape and how easy or difficult it is to crochet/knit.
View MoreOnce you’re immersed into the word of crocheting, there is no turning back. You want to learn more about the craft and how you can better your skill. There a lot of information surrounding the art of crocheting. Today, let’s speak about the best yarn for crocheting. This will ensure that you pick up the right yarn when you go shopping.
View MoreWhen you start crocheting, you may not know where to start. Simple questions like “Where do I start?”, “Where do I buy yarn”, “Where do I buy other supplies from” and self-doubting questions whether or not if you can actually make it in crocheting are usually very common. Well, if that’s the case, you should calm down right now and take a deep breath. Not so long ago, we ourselves were in a predicament. Unaware and clueless on our dreams, we too were muddled with the idea of crocheting.
View MoreAs you immerse yourself into the world of crocheting, there are often several kinds of yarn you get acquainted to. Sometimes, it is just too difficult to choose a yarn that works for you. Today, let us acquaint you with our favourite crochet yarn that is perfect for all your crocheting projects. It is a best-seller in the crocheting category and many of our crochetiers come back for this yarn over and over again.
View MoreBeing compulsive knitters, we need to be around yarn and needles every time of the year. The hobby is not just about creating utilitarian garments to actually use but a pleasure activity that is a great stress reliever. Most of us are certainly not looking for patterns that we knit in summer because we would most certainly knit up the densest blanket in the amount of indoor time we have in summer. At the same time, some of us completely pack away our yarn and needles once it starts getting too hot to knit comfortably.
View MoreThe most common type of clothing material we see around us is cotton. If not pure cotton, we find cotton blended fabrics all around us on a daily basis. It is essentially, a ubiquitous material of our everyday life. But did you ever think about what cotton is, how it is made or other things that you might not have previously known about the fabric?
View MoreIf you have been knitting or crocheting for a long time, you probably know the difference between cotton yarn and acrylic yarn to the core. But it is always fascinating to understand the depth and think, what is actually the difference between cotton yarn and acrylic yarn?
View MoreWith the pandemic still soaring borders, leisurely vacations are far from happening. All your vacation plans are bound to be one of those Goa plans with your friends that never happen. Its summer already and you’re probably wondering what your pastime is going to be. If you’re a hardcore knitter like us, it is highly likely that all you want to do this summer is be locked in your room with your favorite needles and a huge collection of yarn. At the same time, you must be contemplating how knitting makes sense because the time for snuggly hats and cozy blankets is over.
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