The World’s First Granny Square Pattern (Plus 7 More to Make)
This is the ultimate history of the granny square! Learn about its origins in 1885, its evolution in 1888, and the popularity it finds in every generation.
The Difference Between Yarn Ply and Yarn Weight
Have you ever got a 12 ply yarn and thought to yourself, “But I don’t see 12 separate strands in this yarn?” Or wondered why an obviously really thick yarn is being described online as 4-ply, whereas you know that 4-ply means a fine yarn? Well, there’s a good reason for that. Over the past…
How to Use a Stitch Marker: Your Ultimate Guide
Stitch markers. They’re brilliant if you know how to get the most out of them, but a mystery to the uninitiated novice. This guide will teach you everything you need to know, including: what is a stitch marker, how to use a stitch marker, the differences between knitting stitch markers and crochet stitch markers (not…
How to Use Our Filtering Function
How frustrating is it when you’re searching through large product catalogues for one specific item and you just can’t seem to find it? 🥴 To save you this frustration, we added a super handy filtering system to our product pages on our website. We have a heap of filtering options available as well so you…
How to Get the Best Out of a Yarn Event
Are you heading to one of the many amazing yarn events we’re at this year, and want some tips for how to make the most of it? These handy tips might be just what you need! ⏰Allow yourself lots of time. It can take longer than you expect, especially if you’re enjoying the vibe!😮 If…
What Is Amigurumi and How Do I Make These Cute Critters?
If you have even a passing interest in the fabric arts, lately you may have seen cute little creatures popping up in your forums and message boards, on Instagram, and even at your local meetups. These are examples of amigurumi, the Japanese word for “crocheted or knitted stuffed toy.” It’s been popular to crochet them…
The Ultimate Guide to Circular Needles
We are massive fans of circular needles here at The Yarn Queen. In fact, we’re such big fans they’re our everyday needles! They’re ergonomic, they respond to the shape of the item you’re knitting, and they hold so many stitches! But if you’re new to circular needles, you may have lots of questions about them….
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Possum Wool (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Possum wool is arguably New Zealand’s national fibre. It is astoundingly warm, shockingly light, phenomenally soft, and an absolutely luscious yarn to work with. Best of all, when you knit with possum wool you’re helping to control a pest that has wreaked havoc on New Zealand’s native life. Learn what possum wool is, why possums…
The 4 Things You Need to Learn to Knit
So you have decided you want to learn to knit! First of all, welcome to our community! Knitting has so many benefits as discussed in this Knit for Peace study but in short it is a wonderful form of mindfulness – and at the end you have a new thing! So, what do you need…