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We’re trying something new with our yarn reviews! Instead of showing you a bunch of new yarns, all in a single swatch, we’re showing you just one yarn but in several different swatches. I hope this deep-dive will be helpful! But first, the details of the yarn… Details Berroco Gaia 70% Cotton, 30% Polyester Knitting …
I love this part of my job! I get to try out all these new yarns. While it does come with the danger of wanting to buy ALL OF THEM, it’s a real privilege to work up a swatch of each. Cascade Aereo 47% Merino Wool / 31% Baby Alpaca / 22% Nylon Gauge: 16 …
Jewel by Stacy Charles Fine Yarns 89% extrafine merino wool/6% polyamide/5% metallic fiber Gauge: 24 sts over 4 inches on US #8 Sharp Metal Needles The yarn has just a bit of bling! Jewel is a loosely-plied yarn but the swatch appears like a smooth yarn! And while I used sharp metal needles, they didn’t …
Knotions also reviewed several Purls & Postulates yarns this month. Read our review on them here. When I came across Purls & Postulates yarn, I KNEW they needed to be in the STEAM issue! Purls & Postulates is just MADE for a STEAM issue! Jessica is the maker behind Purls & Postulates and shares: I …
Tell us a bit more about yourself. Where do you live? Who do you live with? How did you end up there? Where are you from originally? My name is Duke. I now live in Memphis, Tennessee, but I was born and raised in a suburb of Tokyo, Japan – called Saitama, which is pretty …
Berroco sent me 5 yarns to review for the upcoming season. They’re lovely yarns and you just might find one you’d like to try! Spree US 6 metal tips 56% wool, 44% cotton Color #9448 I love the gentle dapples of the color with just touches of accent colors. In my white and blue skein, …
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Sesia Pigalle Needle: 3.5mm/U.S. 4 metal sharp tips Gauge: 23 sts/4″ Fiber Content: 71% Superkid Mohair, 20% Silk, 5% Metallized Polyester, 4% Polyamide Need to add a little glam to your life? This might be the way! Options – use it all on its own, use it doubled or even pair with another yarn to …
Valley Yarns Hawley Needle: 4mm/U.S. 6 metal sharp tips Gauge: 20 sts/4″ Fiber Content: 50% Cotton/ 30% Silk/ 20% Nylon I love the dappled look of this fiber mix! I’ve ranked it as an intermediate because it behaves like a cotton and doesn’t have any stretch. I think that lack of stretch makes it a …
Berroco Lanas Quick Needle: 8mm/U.S. 11 metal sharp tips Gauge: 12 sts/4″ Fiber Content: 100% Wool This is a gorgeous yarn with wonderful heathers and color-injected mélange shades! With a big range of colors, you can choose among blues, reds, purples, turquoise, black, browns and other naturals. Experience Level: Beginner (FYI – 8mm is the …
We did both knitting and crochet swatches so you can see what these look like in both crafts! We show you a bunch of new yarns as well as some interesting additions to a yarn you know and love. Please note that I both washed and dried the Cotton Classic Twist and Amelia swatches. The …
If you want an accurate understanding of how much yarn you have, you need a scale. Imperial or Metric? It doesn’t matter which system you use in everyday life, when weighing yarn you should use GRAMS. Why? Grams are A LOT more specific. There are over 28 grams in a single ounce. My scale defaults …
There are different weights (thicknesses) to yarn. In general, a thinner yarn translates to a smaller gauge. Conversely, a thicker yarn often means a larger gauge. Many commercially made sweaters are knitted in small gauges. Often, they’re much thinner than what hand knitters will achieve (or will want to do given that it takes a …
Yarn Ply is one of the best kept secrets in knitting. Most people don’t know a lot about ply (unless they’re also a spinner). Learn a bit more about this important feature in your yarn. Before we get started, it’s good for you to know that this phrase – yarn plies – can actually mean …
There are different weights (thicknesses) to yarn. In general, a thinner yarn translates to a smaller gauge. Conversely, a thicker yarn often means a larger gauge. Many commercially made sweaters are knitted in small gauges. Often, they’re much thinner than what hand knitters will achieve (or will want to do given that it takes a …
Some people love the feel of a “wooly-wool” and others can despise them (and the way they smell when wet). But, there’s a lot more to consider than just this, so read on to get a lot of info on yarn and its care. “Normal” Wool/Animal Fibers Wool will tend to grab onto itself. This …
Yarn Ply is one of the best kept secrets in knitting. Most people don’t know a lot about ply (unless they’re also a spinner). Learn a bit more about this important feature in your yarn. Before we get started, it’s good for you to know that this phrase – yarn plies – can actually mean …
So many people use – and love – Jamieson’s Shetland yarn. And so many people swear against it. It’s one of those yarns that evoke a strong response in people! As you might know, Fiona Munro – a long time Knotions designer and creator of this month’s Finestra Wrap – loves using Jamieson’s Shetland yarn. …
Before trying any new-to-you fiber, work up a swatch. Is it nice to work with? Does your skin get along with the fibers? Is it a good match between yarn and pattern? Now’s the time to change your plans. Good fiber? Maybe it needs a different pattern. Good design? Maybe you’re not using the right …
Webs gave us a look at several of the Valley Yarns and Tahki Spring and Summer yarns! As with all swatches, ours DO NOT have garter stitch edges. Read more here about that and why your swatches should NEVER have garter stitch edges. And, as with all our reviews, I’ve really tried to give you …
Win 4 skeins of Knit Picks Chroma! You can pick the coordinating color. Get 2 skeins of Grey and then either 2 skeins of Galentine (the purple shade) or 2 skeins of Go Go Boots (the yellow/green shade). It’s enough to make our Varna Shawl in this month’s issue! The Stats 70% Superwash Wool, 30% …
Win a skein of Eden Cottage Yarns Hayton DK in the Silver Birch colorway (a soft gray/green) to use in our Melusina’s Gauntlets! This is a great yarn – soft, wonderful variations and great stitch definition. And, the gals at Eden Cottage Yarn are just generally great to work with. You know that I love …
We’ve been IN.LOVE with the gorgeous gradients of Ozifarmer’s Market yarn ever since Mary E. Rose introduced us to it a couple years ago. And of course, since trying it (spoiler alert) the Ozifarmer’s yarn did not disappoint. What I Used I got a 50g skein of Silky Sock in the colorway Savannah (55% super …
I love singles. I love the way they take dye, I love the way they look knitted up. It’s funny, because 10 years ago I would have said the exact opposite. Now’s your chance to win one of these five skeins of yarn! They’re gorgeous, right? We have: Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Red Maple Dragonfly …
