There have been many times in my life and when I had my store, when people would come to me because a loved one had passed and left behind yarn and supplies they didn't know what to do with. Often saying something like "You do yarn stuff. You can use this." Not always the case, but their … [Read more...] about How to Wash Old Yarn
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Great Qualities of Llama Yarn
I’ve gotta tell you, llama has become one of my absolute favorite fibers of all time. The more I get it on my hook or needles, and the more I dig into the science of how it behaves, the more I’m convinced it’s a total game-changer for those of us who want to make things that actually last. Llamas … [Read more...] about Great Qualities of Llama Yarn
What are the different types of yarn?
A recent trending questions asks: What are the different types of yarn? I will start out by borrowing words from one of Perfectly Knotty's regular shoppers, and occasional shop, helper Susan, "There are so many types of yarn that I can not give a short answer answer. Yarn comes in a wide variety … [Read more...] about What are the different types of yarn?
What is a good quality yarn?
What is a good quality yarn? This sort of feels like a trick question sometimes. I will NOT give you a list of brand names, or suggest you limit yourselves to one specific fiber type. There is a huge vast world of yarn out there now. So much more than when I was beginning to stitch at the age of … [Read more...] about What is a good quality yarn?
What kind of yarn to use for crochet?
A recent trending question on Google asks "What kind of yarn should I use to crochet?" Choosing the right yarn to crochet with begins with the end in mind. What are you planning to make? And how is that item going to live out it's life? A sweater for baby suggests a different yarn than a … [Read more...] about What kind of yarn to use for crochet?
How Chainette Yarn Makes Your Crochet and Knitting Better
Most of the yarns we are familiar with are spun, twisted and plied.We're pretty used to that by now.But there is a whole other yarn construction that is not as well know and might be a little overlooked.Chainette yarns. "What is chainette yarn?" you ask?Take a look at your shoe laces. Chainette … [Read more...] about How Chainette Yarn Makes Your Crochet and Knitting Better