Fiber

Blocking Superwash Sweaters

If you've ever knitted a sweater in superwash yarn, finished binding off and smiled because it looks so awesome, then blocked and thought...

Substituting Yarns - the Expert Way

Substituting yarn can be done with great success, but there's more to it than finding another yarn of the same weight.

Pantone's Color of 2023

Viva Magenta has been announced as the 2023 color of the year! What does that mean for knitters? Expect to see sweater and accessory...

Tips for Knitting with Linen

Knitting with linen feels different but with a few tips, you can love the process. And I promise you will completely fall in love with...

Softening Linen Before you Knit

Linen is my all time favorite fiber for warm weather. I love the way it feels against the skin and how I never get warm when wearing it....

What Knitters Need to Know about Chainette Yarn

As knitters, we are familiar with 2-ply and 4-ply yarns, but have you ever picked up a ball of yarn that is super light and on closer...