With summer approaching it’s time to start getting ready. I have gathered the best summer knitting kits available right now. All you have to do is pick your favorite and get started! Summer slip tee The Summer slip tee is a flattering tee with a lot of drape. This cool bamboo tee is designed by […]
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The names aran and worsted are often used interchangeably, but are aran and worsted the same thing? And if not, what’s the difference? Aran and worsted weight is sometimes mentioned as two separate yarn weight categories, but at other times they are clumped together and used as one. This is because they are very similar
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Lace weight yarn is a group of the lightest/thinnest yarns. Lace weight yarns are popular for knitting or crocheting beautiful lace shawls or holding together with other yarn to obtain effects like glitter, fluff, or adding color. Yarn weights are divided into groups to make it easier to talk about yarn. As mentioned lace is
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Bulky yarns are thick yarns that are fast and fun to work with! You can use them for knitting and crocheting all sorts of things like garments, accessories, blankets, baskets, totes, pillows, you name it 🙂 If you need a bit of inspiration I have gathered some really nice crochet and knitting kits made with
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Yarns are divided into groups depending on their weight. The lightest yarns in one group, then the second lightest, etc. Super bulky yarns are a group of heavy yarns. The only category with heavier yarn is Jumbo, the jumbo yarns are so thick they could barely be called yarn. Think of those ropelike yarns used
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DK, what does that mean? In the world of knitting and crochet, DK is a yarn weight. Yarn in the DK category is lightweight (thin) and can be used for a large range of different projects. For example, DK yarn is popular for making clothes and accessories for babies and adults. It’s also used for
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Sport yarn sounds kinda fun, don’t you think? Like it’s the yarn used for sports rather than handicrafts. And while knitting marathon as a sports event is an intriguing thought, that’s not what the name sport refers to. Instead sport weight yarn is a group of yarns in a certain thickness. The thickness of yarn
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Yarn is divided into groups depending on the thickness of the yarn, and fingering is one of these groups. Each group is called a yarn weight, referring to the thickness of the yarn rather than the actual weight. In the fingering category, you will find thin yarns that are very popular to knit with. Due
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Choosing a cardigan knitting kit is a great way to avoid trouble and guestimating when working on your next comfy sweater. No matter if you are an experienced knitter or just about to cast on your first cardigan project! Issues like finding the right yarn, estimating how much yarn you will need, figuring out if
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Knitting kits are a great way to set yourself up for success when knitting. Take the guesswork out of your knitting with these beautiful men’s sweater knitting kits! You don’t have to worry that the yarn may not be perfect for the pattern, or that there will not be enough. With a knitting kit, it’s
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