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Yarn Mysteries:  Why Does Sock Yarn Have 435 Yards?

Yarn Mysteries: Why Does Sock Yarn Have 435 Ya...

Some mysteries keep me awake at night. Others pop into my head while I'm putting away yarn. This one started with an oddly specific number—437 yards—and ended with one of...

Yarn Mysteries: Why Does Sock Yarn Have 435 Ya...

Some mysteries keep me awake at night. Others pop into my head while I'm putting away yarn. This one started with an oddly specific number—437 yards—and ended with one of...

Meet the Indie Dyer: Little Wing Fibers – Where Every Skein Begins with a Story

Meet the Indie Dyer: Little Wing Fibers – Where...

Meet the maker behind Little Wing Fibers, where every hand-dyed skein begins with creativity, imagination, and a story. Discover what makes this indie dye studio so inspiring in the first...

Meet the Indie Dyer: Little Wing Fibers – Where...

Meet the maker behind Little Wing Fibers, where every hand-dyed skein begins with creativity, imagination, and a story. Discover what makes this indie dye studio so inspiring in the first...

The Fourth of July, Fireworks... and a Little Yarn History

The Fourth of July, Fireworks... and a Little Y...

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a few surprising stories from America's past—including the little-known connection between the American Revolution and yarn. From Bicentennial memories to colonial spinning bees, discover...

The Fourth of July, Fireworks... and a Little Y...

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a few surprising stories from America's past—including the little-known connection between the American Revolution and yarn. From Bicentennial memories to colonial spinning bees, discover...

Cotton: The Summer Classic That Never Goes Out of Style

Cotton: The Summer Classic That Never Goes Out ...

Cotton has come a long way from dishcloths. Discover why today's garment cottons and cotton blends are softer, more comfortable, and perfect for everything from summer tees to lightweight blankets.

Cotton: The Summer Classic That Never Goes Out ...

Cotton has come a long way from dishcloths. Discover why today's garment cottons and cotton blends are softer, more comfortable, and perfect for everything from summer tees to lightweight blankets.

Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Keeping Your Yarn Happy

Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Keeping Your Yar...

Can summer heat damage yarn? Learn how to safely store your stash, protect it from sun and humidity, and choose the best fibers for knitting and crochet during the warmest...

Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Keeping Your Yar...

Can summer heat damage yarn? Learn how to safely store your stash, protect it from sun and humidity, and choose the best fibers for knitting and crochet during the warmest...

Linen Yarn: The Fiber That Gets Better with Age

Linen Yarn: The Fiber That Gets Better with Age

Linen may not be the softest yarn in the shop, but it could be the most rewarding. Discover why this ancient fiber—and its versatile blends—continues to win over knitters and...

Linen Yarn: The Fiber That Gets Better with Age

Linen may not be the softest yarn in the shop, but it could be the most rewarding. Discover why this ancient fiber—and its versatile blends—continues to win over knitters and...