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How to wind a skein of yarn by hand can be the first fundamental step of any knitting or crochet project. At YAK every time we sell a skein of yarn to someone we say, “don’t forget to wind your skein!”. For every 10-20 customers that say “yeah, yeah, obviously” we will get 1 completely Read the full article…
Like many new colourwork knitters, when I begun my Half Moon Tee I forgot to account for the difference in tension between my stockinette and stranded sections. My colourwork sections were too tight which resulted in the right side of the fabric puckering, this not only makes the motif uneven but can also change the overall Read the full article…
Fleece – or wool – varies from one breed of sheep to another, carrying specific structural elements that impact the softness, strength and drape of the yarn. Knowing about the fleece produced by different breeds of sheep is a good way to understand what to look for when buying wool for a new project. Depending Read the full article…
Let’s talk about mending. Typically the kind of chore that we often postpone to later on but which is so enjoyable once you get going. Over several blog posts we are going to discuss different mending methods, when and how to use them, their pros and their cons. We’ll start with the most popular of Read the full article…
For the past three years linen has been experiencing a resurgence within the fashion industry. This ancient fibre however is nothing of a fad. Fragments of linen more than 34 000 years old were excavated in a cave in Georgia making linen the oldest fibre known to have been used to make fabric. The reason Read the full article…
Interchangeables, circulars, DPNs, straights, bamboo, steel: there are so many options when it comes to needles and as a beginner it can be overwhelming. Although finding the right needles is mostly a matter of personal preference there are definitely key characteristics to think about when getting a new pair. 1. Straight Needles. The traditional needles Read the full article…
It’s unavoidable. After weeks or months of wearing your woollens bobbles will eventually appear. Semi-regular washing can slow down the process but it won’t stop it altogether. There are many factors that will lead to one yarn pilling faster than another but generally speaking the softer the fibre the more prone it will be. Hardier Read the full article…
Remarkable for its softness alpaca is one of those fibres that feels incredibly luxurious to knit and to wear. Over the last 10 years it has gained popularity amongst knitters and yarn producers as an equally soft but more sustainable alternative to cashmere. © Mother Nature Network History: Alpaca is part of the family of Read the full article…
Blocking is one of those words that knitters bandy around and, like lots of knitting and crochet terminology, it doesn’t really mean much until you’ve had it explained. Along with washing, blocking is the final step of your project and it is the step which transforms your project to an accomplished conclusion. There are 2 Read the full article…
Fleece – or wool – varies from one breed of sheep to another, carrying specific structural elements that impact the softness, strength and drape of the yarn. Knowing about the fleece produced by different breeds of sheep is a good way to understand what to look for when buying wool for a new project. Depending Read the full article…
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