Blog Posts - Yarn

Bernat Yarn on Sale - Red Heart With Love, Bernat Baby Blanket, Homespun USA YarnOne of the great things about Black Friday is that you can shop online and pick up your item in the store.  Walmart has Red Heart With Love Yarn, Bernat Baby B...

When I was growing up as a wee Irish-American Catholic, my family was big on Advent. We lit candles on the Advent wreath every night at dinner in the four weeks before Christmas, but more excitingly, every morning before school … Continued The...

This Chunky Ribbed Crochet Hat has lots of texture and a slouchy style. The pattern works up quickly thanks to thick yarn and a big hook, plus it’s simple enough for a confident beginner to tackle. This post was originally created by me for Dar...

The Holidays are such a busy time and before I get overwhelmed I wanted to thank all my readers by having some giveaways. This first giveaway is for one of my Yarn Bags. I make and sell these yarn bags in The Steady Hand Etsy Shop. I make them in 3 C...

Amity Home Crochet Cotton Throw PillowCrochet Cotton Throw- An afghan is something that you treasure for years after receiving the special handmade throw.  The colors are  vibrant and the crocheted afghan is a staple that you bring out ever...

Effect of the Type of Fibers and Their Properties on Yarn Hairiness on Ring Spun Yarn S.Sivakumar Production Manager Oxford Amalgated PLC, Ethiopia Email: skumars72ss@gmail.com Yarn Hairiness: Yarn hairiness is the amount of fiber...

I was almost done with the sweater on our drive home when I saw it, way back at the beginning of the joining from the yoke. Right there in the front, cabled the wrong way. I stopped and felt it flood over me. Defeat.The blundered twist was at least f...

Have you ever created sand art in a bottle and realized how messy and fun it can be?  Well, something similar can be done with yarn. After purchasing a Voss Sparkling Water at the store I wanted to find something to creative to use the bottle fo...

The Heritage Collection Knitting PatternsThe knitting pattern collection is inspired by the great outdoors. Knitwear worn by men throughout the ages these patterns feature sweaters, hats, scarves, vests and more that men will love.  Choose your...

-->Knit and Crochet Dish Cloth PatternsDishcloths are one of the easiest things to crochet. When it comes to making these items you want to be sure to use the right yarn and make them so that they last throughout several dish washings.The followin...

 The Haste Stool make a great stool or table to keep your knitting and crochet hooks in, yarn, cross stitch, and miscellaneous small crafts that you want to keep next to you while working on them or just in a convenient spot. It's perfect for re...

Calculate the Yarn Consumption and Costing / Pricing Techniques for the Fully Fashioned Knitwear Muhammad Rahat Dept. of Knitwear Manufacturing Technology BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) Email: smrahatsaif@gmail.com What is...

Laurel Hill, the innovative, environmentally friendly source for needles, notions and accessories for passionate yarn crafters, brings back a blast from the past with their vintage Boye Balene II knitting needles. Thousands of knitters are nostalgic...

Free Crochet Fingerless Gloves PatternMaterials Needed:Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn - I used Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Yarn in the Color Pomegranate Crochet Hook - Size H (5.00 mm)Please note since I used a knitting yarn that is very stretchy this...

 Mighty Stitch Yarn from Knit Picks  - A new yarn is available from Knit Picks and it as soon as I received it in the mail and opened the box it had me thinking what should I make with this soft yarn in these vibrant colors? I have to...

Crocheting afghans is not usually something I do in the summertime since it usually requires heavy yarny stuff sitting on my lap in the hot, humid weather. But this summer, we have actually enjoyed very mild weather with warm days and cool evenings.

Mighty Stitch Yarn The Mighty Stitch yarn is a great knitting (and crochet) yarn that works well when you are making clothes, scarves, blankets and more!  The yarn combines 20% Superwash Wool and 80% Acrylic, and comes in a wide range...

Witajcie w ten upalny dzień! Chciałabym dziś z Wami porozmawiać o portalu DaWanda. Do tej pory kojarzył mi się z tą popularną i ekskluzywną stroną rękodzieła - miejscem, gdzie za godne pieniądze najlepsi twórcy sprzedają swoją pracę,...

I told you I was addicted when I made my last wall hanging. I thought I’d change things up a bit for my side of the room and make a Macrame Wall Hanging this time. Oh, this brought back so many memories. I used to love macrame but hadn’t...

I have so many wonderful memories of playing with yarn when I was in Junior High. I made pom-poms, tassels, wall hangings, hanging plant holders, I was even taught how to knit a scarf from my grandma. Isn’t it funny how everything comes back in...

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