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 [Read More]
The Yarn Blog
Urth Yarns: Hand-Dyed For “Love at First Touch”
Urth Yarns has created something unique and beautiful. Artisan women in Turkey hand-dye every batch of yarn. They say they aim for “love at first touch.” And once you touch them, we’re sure you’ll fall in love too! Proceeds from every skein of [Read More]
HiyaHiya Scissors: The Sparkliest Scissors You Will Ever Own
HiyaHiya has been creating innovative and fun fibre arts tools since Qianer Huang created the Interchangeable Straight Needle in 2012. And with their latest scissors, they’ve outdone themselves on the “fun” factor! Gorgeous, sparkly, artsy, [Read More]
Our Best Uniquely New Zealand Yarns
"These yarns are kiwi as, bro!" New Zealand yarns are great because our country produces some of the highest quality wool in the world. It’s not just because the sheep get to look at our gorgeous views all day. The wool industry here holds itself [Read More]
Finish That Project Month: We Have Abandoned Knitting and Crochet Projects Too!
When we decided June would be Finish That Project Month, it wasn't just for all of you. It was very much for us. We each have abandoned projects that we know we should finish. Sometimes we cringe away when we see them in our knitting baskets. [Read More]
Black Lives Matter
We feel in this moment it's important to go on record about what we stand for. If you're Māori, a Pacific Person, Black, or a person of colour, we want you to know that this is a place that you are safe, seen, and valued; where your rights will be [Read More]
Printable Gift Tag
This FREE printable allows you to print and customise gift tags for all your yarny gifts! We designed these free gift tags as a 'Thank You' for all your support. They suit any yarn and fibre gift, for any recipient, for any occasion, and we hope you [Read More]
Making the Perfect Pom Pom
It is pom pom season! There is more than one way to make pom poms: check out this awesome blog post for other ideas, including this awesome video tutorial for the Clover makers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2UrQNM2biY [Read More]
Living Coral: Pantone Colour of the Year
Looking to be on trend for 2019? The Pantone Colour of the Year 2019 is Living Coral, chosen as a life-affirming, energising hue, bringing to mind positive images of relaxing in a tropical paradise. Pina Colada anyone? Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles [Read More]
