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Woman searches through bin of bagged yarn.
May 29, 20263 min read
How to Shop the Stash Sale

by MegMeg's tips for making the most out of our annual Stash Sale (or any yarn sale, for that matter.)  

How to Choose the Best Interchangeable Needle Set for You
Nov 30, 20251 min read
How to Choose the Best Interchangeable Needle Set for You

We tried a lot of different interchangeable needles, but we carry Chiaogoo because the joins are smooth, the cables are flexible and they are a family owned business. Why buy Interchangea...

Make the Most of Your Interchangeable Needle Set
Nov 30, 20252 min read
Make the Most of Your Interchangeable Needle Set

If you have an Interchangeable Needle Set, we want to make sure that you are making the most of it. Here are our best tips.

a partly knit green sweater with a patterned band rests on top of a knitting chart.
Aug 4, 20253 min read
Knitting and practicing, practicing and knitting

by Meg Dedolph There is a tendency in my family to say “yes!” first and ask questions later. 

Meg explains Stitch Markers
Mar 8, 20251 min read
Meg explains Stitch Markers

by Meg DedolphIn this short video, I explain the different kinds of stitch markers and which ones are useful when.

Tips for Knitting Sleeves Faster
Feb 16, 20252 min read
Tips for Knitting Sleeves Faster

by Janet AvilaDon't get stuck on Sleeve Island! Let me show you how I make sleeves and make progress.

Five Tips for Creating an Advent Box for Knitters and Crocheters
Sep 4, 20241 min read
Five Tips for Creating an Advent Box for Knitters and Crocheters

I imagine that some of you have enough mini skeins to put together your own advent box. So I thought I would share some tips: Buy your envelopes first and then select a box. Make sure the box wil...

Tips for Successfully Substituting Yarns
Jul 30, 20245 min read
Tips for Successfully Substituting Yarns

by Meg DedolphUnderstanding how to substitute yarns in a project successfully is a big part of crocheting and knitting. Many times, you find a project you like and discover that the yarn it was o...

How to pick a good free pattern
Jul 30, 20243 min read
How to pick a good free pattern

by Meg DedolphWe like free patterns as much as anyone else, but not if it’s going to be a frustrating project, or if we’re going to have to rewrite the pattern ourselves to correct mistakes. Here...