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!
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…
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, and sharp Hiyahiya scissors combine high-quality steel with creative fun to make every snip a pleasure. These iridescent rainbow scissors…
“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 to a high standard. And we have local yarn producers…
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. Sometimes they just sit in the back of our…
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 protected and fought for; and…
This FREE printable allows you to print and customise gift tags for all your yarny gifts! We designed these free printable 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 love them! There are two different gift…
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!
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 or Merino Dk in Coral? Or both? Read more about this colour over at…