All About Yarn

Everything you need to know about yarn! From which fiber content to use for certain items, to calculating yardage needed for a project. Find all of the best yarn reviews, yarn brand comparisons to help you find the best yarn for your next crochet creation!
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Lanyard Keychain DIY
Make youself or your child a new lanyard for holding your keys or ID badge. Use a thinner yarn for a long lanyard to wear around your neck or a thicker yarn like macrame cord for a super chunky keychain.
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Soften crochet with household items!
Learn easy ways to soften your yarn with items that you probably already have at home. ​ ​No more scratchy sweaters!!
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Easily figure out yarn yardage with a scale
No clue how much yarn you have in a used skein of yarn? ​ ​Follow along with this tutorial to find out.
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How to Soften Scratchy Yarn
Nothing worse than crocheting away and the yarn is scratching your fingers! Learn how to soften yarn before you use it with this easy guide. Follow the tips and you'll have clean, soft yarn in no time!
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19 Yarn Hacks you need in your life
Here are 19 Yarn Hacks that you change how you work with yarn. ​ ​They are time savers or make working your favorite hobby so much easier.
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Tips for Crocheting with Bouclé Yarn
Have you fell in love with the softness of bouclé yarn, but haven't figured out the best way to crochet with it? ​ ​Follow along with this compiled list of tips to master using it on your next project.
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Learn how to fix scratchy yarn before you use it
Are you the not-so-proud owner of scratchy yarn? Sometimes the best or most vivid colors come in the most scratchy yarn, and also the most economical. Not only can this rub your working finger nearly raw, but it’s just not the same as having soft, pliable and cuddly yarn to work with. I have decided to soften my scratchy yarn before crocheting and it makes all the difference.
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How to Make Cat Toys Using Yarn and Felting
Are you new to the world of felting? ​ ​ ​Create cute cat toys with this introductory tutorial teaching how to use yarn to make felted toys that will keep your kitty entertained for hours.
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How to Make T-Shirt Yarn
Ready to make T-shirt yarn? Making T-Shirt yarn is easier than it sounds, and can be super economical, too! Let me teach you how!
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How to Create Planned Yarn Color Transitions in Crochet
Learning how to create planned yarn color transitions in crochet can take an ordinary crocheted gift and transform it into an out-of-this-world-extraordinary crocheted gift. ​ ​Creating planned yarn color transitions in crochet takes nothing but patience (and a little extra weaving in ends) and I’ll show you how.
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the complete guide to determining yarn weight
How to Determine Yarn Weight Using WPI Tool
Do you have a ball of yarn that does not have the yarn weight listed on the label? Deciding which pattern to use with said yarn can be a bit nerve wracking, especially if the yarn was expensive or a gift. This Wraps Per Inch (WPI) article will help you to decide what weight of yarn you have, so that you can pair it with the perfect pattern – or similar weight yarn!
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10 Tips for Crocheting with Black Yarn
Whether you’re crocheting with black yarn as a special request, or you’re just glutton for punishment, here are my favorite tips for working with black yarn.
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Caron Cotton Cakes and Sugarwheel Cotton Cakes Comparison
If you love a thin, soft cotton yarn for crocheting and knitting, you’ll love cotton cake yarn! From the big box stores we have two options: there are Caron Cotton Cakes and then Hobby Lobby has their brand, the Sugarwheel Cotton Cakes. You’ll love both, I promise! Read on for all of the details on each.
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Bernat Pop!, Caron Cakes, Mandala, Sweet Rolls Comparison
Curious how the Bernat Pop! yarn cakes, Lion Brand Mandala yarn cakes, Caron Cakes, and Sweet Rolls stack up against each other? ​ ​Here is a comparison of the textures, weights, and other differences amongst these 4 brands of yarn cakes.
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Cotton Yarn Comparison
Ever wonder what the difference is in the different brands of cotton yarn? ​ ​Discover the differences in prices, yardage, and weight of the yarns here.