Create things you wish existed
Create things you wish existed
The Yarn Blog is a place for knitting and crochet inspiration, information and instruction. Come here for pattern roundups, information on how to use specific fibre arts tools, deep dives into techniques, histories on patterns, interviews with makers and more!
According to palaeontologists, we are currently in a golden age of dinosaur discovery. And we also seem to be in a golden age of dinosaur patterns to knit and crochet. If you love dinosaurs, you can wear them on your hat, on your gloves, and even make adorable little amigurumi dinosaurs! Our very own Ruth…
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…
In the thick of a Kiwi winter, what could be better to knit than some delightful warm socks? They’re useful, they can often be finished quickly, and many patterns come with interesting complexity. And if you’re tired of knitting warm socks for winter, you can dream of spring and summer by knitting lovely, light, lacy…
If you haven’t heard, we’ve recently launched the Urth 16 Collection on our website, and we are in LOVE 😍 The colours are just to die for as well. We’ve loved seeing all your orders coming through, and the different colour combinations you’ve chosen. We loved it so much that we felt inspired to develop…
It’s finally here! We have just introduced Collection 16, from our friend at Urth Yarns, to our product range. It is just the most delightful and beautifully soft yarn, which is versatile across a range of different patterns. We’re launching 34 out of the 65 colours, which means there’s a colour palette to suit every…
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…
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…
With February creeping up on us, we imagine a lot of you parents and caregivers out there have some youngsters that are about to head back to school! Back to school is the perfect excuse to pick up a new hobby or to get stuck into a new project (and what better time to get…
Looking for some inspiration for your 2023 knitting or crocheting projects? With the start of every new year, it brings the opportunity to try something new! Maybe there’s a new technique that you’ve really wanted to try out, or a project that’s been sitting on the back-burner for a while. Take this as your sign…
Halloween is just around the corner! And when we think of Halloween patterns to make, we think of fibre arts icon Morticia Addams, who was knitting creepy clothing long before we ever picked up a needle. Are you ready to make like Morticia? We’ve found thirteen great knitting and crochet Halloween patterns that you can…
Every year, the world celebrates World Oceans Day on June 8. It commemorates the world’s oceans, and also brings attention to how they can be cared for and revitalized. This year’s theme is “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean,” and the hashtag is #RevitalizeTheOcean . We live on islands surrounded by the ocean here in…
We have been in love with Hedgehog Fibres since before we took over The Yarn Queen. The moment the ink was dry on our business papers, we looked at each other and said, “We need to find out if we can stock Hedgehog Fibres!” We’ve been proud to carry them ever since. We love their…