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Trendsetter Vibe vs Kinsale: Which Yarn for a Cozy Holiday Knit?
Two flecked yarns, different gauges. Compare Vibe’s merino-alpaca blend with Kinsale’s wool-silk-alpaca tweed before choosing your next holiday knit.
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One Skein, One Finished Gift: How to Match a Pattern to the Yarn You Have
Have one special skein and a gift to make? Match it to a pattern by weight and yardage,...
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How to Estimate Whether You Have Enough Yarn Left to Finish
Use a gram scale and your actual knitting to estimate the yarn left for rows, repeats a...
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10 Thoughtful Gifts for Spinners and Weavers (From Budget Picks to Must-Have Gear)
Find thoughtful gifts for spinners and weavers with our curated guide. Discover creativ...
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Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns (and the Best Yarn for Each)
Our favorite baby blanket knitting patterns by skill level, with the yarn each was desi...
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Gifts for Knitters & Crocheters: What Makers Actually Want
Gift ideas for knitters and crocheters by budget: luxury yarn, needle and hook upgrades...
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25 Holiday Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Pets: Dog Sweaters, Stockings & Cozy Beds
25 holiday knitting and crochet patterns for pets: Christmas dog sweaters and coats, fr...
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Crochet Hook Sizes Decoded: What a 3.5 mm, I-9 or "Size 6" Hook Really Means
Compare crochet hook sizes in millimeters and US labels, understand vintage and steel-h...
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22 Halloween Knitting & Crochet Patterns: Ghosts, Bats, Pumpkins & Spooky Granny Squares
22 Halloween knitting and crochet patterns — free Paintbox amigurumi, spooky granny squ...
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Destash Yarn 101: A Guide to Buying & Selling
Find smart ways to destash yarn, from selling and trading to donating and creative reus...
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Rowan Fall/Winter 2026 Has Landed: Alpaca Sparkle, Kaffe's Colours and the Kidsilk Haze Collection
Rowan's Fall/Winter 2026 collection arrives at Yarn.com on September 3: a 25th-annivers...
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