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!
Lace yoke sweaters are all the rage right now. They’re a lovely way to show off your best stitchwork. When you see a great lace yoke sweater you know it wasn’t store-bought; the techniques used mean that a lot of love went into making the sweater. And a lot of math went into designing it!…
Are you getting ready to hit the beach over the summer break? So are we! And we’re also thinking about the great gifts we can make for our loved ones to wear while they soak up some rays. We’ve compiled 9 of our favorite free patterns that you can knit and crochet for some summer-ready…
Can you smell it in the air? It’s nearly summer! We are looking forward to some beautiful weather so we can go for a swim – although since we live in Wellington we’re more likely to be traveling to some beautiful weather for a swim. And before or after a swim, there’s nothing better than…
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 Papillon shawl pattern by Marin Melchior is designed so that anyone can knit it. However, the instructions do use a unique methodology that has a steep learning curve. We’ve created the below video to walk you through it so that you will know exactly what to do. Once you’ve learned how to read it,…
These Variations Will Spark Your Imagination The Papillon shawl, designed by Marin Melchior, is legendary, and for good reason. It’s a pattern that creates eye-catching results using simple techniques. But for people who have knitted it so many times that it’s old hat to them (all three of them) or people who just wish the…
Many customers ask, “But what colours should I use for my Papillon shawl?” We photographed 141 different Papillon colourways so you can pick the perfect one for you. Obviously, 141 colourways can be overwhelming! So we’ve grouped the colourways together into similar families. This way you can find the perfect colour for your Papillon shawl….
We’ve been planning this for months and now it’s finally here: our Papillon shawl knitalong! If you aren’t familiar with the Papillon shawl, it’s a remarkable pattern designed by Marin Melchior. Knitters around the world love this pattern, but sometimes people find it a bit intimidating. What better way to start than with many other…
The cold shoulder sweater trend seemed to have faded…until Dolly Parton wore one to get her COVID immunization shot. Immediately, lots of people realized that this old favourite had a practical purpose. You don’t have to worry about rolling your sleeve up, or having to pull your arm out of your shirt entirely to get…
Blocking is a technique to manipulate your knitted or crocheted fabric into its final, desired shape and encourage it to stay that way. You can use blocking to stretch the piece to the correct size, to even out stitches or smooth uneven tension, or to open up lace stitches or textured details that are hidden away.
The first thing we hear when someone touches Hedgehog Fibres Kidsilk Lace yarn is “Wow, this yarn is gorgeous and sooo soft!” The second thing we hear is “But what would I make with this?” The answer is: sheer gorgeousness. We’ve pulled together a few of our favourite patterns for Kidsilk Lace (known as “Fluff”…
We don’t normally read runway reports. But when we heard crochet was everywhere we had to take a peek. And we don’t normally think of dressing like runway models. But when we saw what designers were showing this year, we thought it might be fun to make some of our own haute couture. Your favourite…