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Last week we taught you the importance of swatching. We explained that in most cases if your gauge is off you should go up or down a needle size to get the right stitch count. Sometime however you might find that even if the gauge is right, the fabric feels a little bit too stiff Read the full article…
When you are new to knitting finding the right yarn for a project may seem complicated. Especially if you are still unfamiliar with the jargon. With so many yarns and patterns now available, understanding how to substitute one yarn for another is very useful. It helps you planning ahead for future projects and gives you Read the full article…
Who knew cleaning could be so fun. At the beginning of the year the YAK team all set out knitting resolutions for ourselves. Amy’s was to knit herself her first jumper. Elodie’s was to knit her first cable project and mine was to put all of my yarn stash on to Ravelry to make the Read the full article…
In our previous Spring Clean article we’ve established that keeping your woollies clean is a key step in preventing moth infestation. Many washing machines today come with a gentle wool cycle which typically features low temperature washing with low speed tumbling and spinning. Low temperatures will protect your knitwear from felting while low speed spinning Read the full article…
It is interesting how with the advent of Spring comes a definite wish to clear things up in your life. Literally and metaphorically. It is not something I used to do much when I was younger. Back then I proceeded to declutter my flat randomly though the year whenever it felt necessary. But there’s something Read the full article…
Nettle fibres have been labelled the material of the future, being ecologically friendly, sustainable and a much needed alternative to plastic fibres. We thought we would delve into the history of nettle fibres, how they are made and the properties and benefits that have given them this lofty title. HistoryThe use of nettle fibre for Read the full article…
Knitting patterns are usually written with a certain type of yarn in mind, meaning that the designer has put lots of thought into the characteristics of their chosen yarn as this will impact the finished piece of knitwear considerably. Therefore when choosing yarn for a pattern, it is good to understand the yarn characteristics of the Read the full article…
Mohair is definitely having a moment as we keep finding ourselves adding new mohair patterns from some of our favourite designers to our Ravelry queues. Often referred to as the diamond fibre for it’s lustre and durability, we thought we’d have a look at the history of the fibre and the breed behind it; Angora Read the full article…
With the arrival of Barcombe Romneys and Lore from The Fibre Co. at YAK we thought we’d find out a bit more about Romney sheep. Their history is a colourful one, including sheep smuggling, surviving the plague and being moved en masse during the Second World War. But today they are one of the best Read the full article…
You know those yarn leftovers that just sit in your stash because there isn’t quite enough for a whole project. Here are some mini project ideas to make the most of them: 1. DIY Wrapped Earrings by Flax and Twine for the Creature Comforts BlogThese earrings are so simple to make but create a big Read the full article…
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