Resources

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Our Blog

 

Glossary
Yarn Terms

 

Helpful information
How to Wash Handmade Items, understanding the care symbols and how to wash your handmade items.
Organic, Eco-Friendly, and Fibershed what do these mean?
Sheep breeds, a bit of history on domestic sheep and information on some of our favorite breeds for wool.

 

Tips & Tricks
Combining Yarns, Knitting & Crochet Gauges handy downloadable charts and guidance on how to use them
Counting Rows with Stitch Markers easy and idiot proof
Picking up Stitches at Armholes - Stress Free & No Holes!
What Your Future Self Needs To Know About Your Project your future self will thank you.   
When Row Gauge Matters sometimes it really does matter. The when, how, and why.
Yarn Chicken or can I knit another row?

 

Tutorials
Knitting Tutorial: the Cable Cast-on
Knitting Tutorial: the Fala Cast-on