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!
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….
We’re not sure who came up with the very first pocket scarf, but we owe them a debt of gratitude. Pocket scarves keep our hands warm and give us a place to put things in winter. If you’re looking for the perfect pocket scarf pattern to knit, we’ve listed some of our favorites along with who they’re best for.
Are you knitting on the beach? At the bach? On a boat? Send us your summer knitting selfies! We’ll show off the best summer knitting shots on our Instagram, our Facebook and in the next issue of this newsletter. One lucky person will win a $50 gift certificate to The Yarn Queen!
You may have read our article about three easy ways to make pompoms, including a walkthrough of how to use the Clover pompom maker. (If not, bookmark it for these projects!) If you want some Christmas decoration ideas to go with those techniques, here’s 18 different Christmas decorations you can make with all those pompoms…
These nine gifts make great stocking stuffers, gifts for your coworker who’s into fibre arts, or something for a gift swap. Or a little treat for yourself while you’re shopping for everyone else in your life! Enamel Pins: These adorable, witty enamel pins are a great little way for someone to show off their love…
If you want to give the knitter or crocheter you love a gift that says, “I thought of everything” (or possibly “Please knit this for me”), we’ve got 18 different knitting kits to choose from. When you buy all the yarn, the pattern comes free! Some especially popular crochet and knitting kits are: The Papillon…
Are you short on time and money this holiday season? We feel you so big right now. Don’t despair! We’ve got 11 great budget gift ideas that are easy on your wallet. They’re all projects that you can squeeze in between the million other things you have to do this holiday season. Quick One or…
Pompoms are a great addition to your fibre art repertoire. They are fast and fun to make, easy enough for just about any age or ability, and super versatile! If you know how to make a pompom, you can use it in many ways. They can be used to adorn hats, decorate wreaths or headbands,…
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…
There’s nothing quite so wonderful as watching someone open up a gift that you’ve made for them, lift it out of the box, and then pet it and cuddle it like it was their favorite kitten. If you want to make something luxuriously soft that your recipient will never want to take off, we’ve got…
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…
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 yarn go to Trees for the Future, which plants forest gardens around…
