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Knitting Patterns for Handspun Yarn
Although you can use handspun yarn in almost any knitting pattern, sometimes there are patterns that work better than others for handspun. This is especially true if you have limited yardage, have any inconsistencies in the yarn, or aren’t sure about what gauge you should be aiming for. With those ideas in mind, finding patterns […]
Ask Jillian: How Do I Keep My Colors Clear in Chain Ply?
I am so frustrated that the colors in my chain-plied yarn keep combining. I want my yarn to look as close to my hand-dyed braid as possible. Tell me how to keep my colors clear and unmarled. ~Donna, Harrisville, NH Hi Donna, I hate when that happens! The number one reason that I chain ply […]
PLY Guild: Second Season Drop – Episode 3
I am thrilled to report that the third episode of the second (worsted) season of the PLY Guild has dropped and is almost ready for your viewing pleasure! It’ll be up on July 18th (we had a little family emergency and so it’s running behind 2-3 days). This episode is all about combs! You’ll learn how […]
Breed Development through Upgrading
Many of the sheep breeds found in the United States are being developed through a technique called upgrading. The United States (like many European countries) has strict regulations on the importation and exportation of live animals and particular breeds. As a result, there are many wonderful sheep breeds that can’t be brought into the United […]
Book Review: Swatch Critters by Deb Essen
Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom: Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares by Deb EssenPublisher: Schiffer CraftUS$24.99, 168 pagesPublication date: August 28, 2025Buy now at Bookshop.orgReview by Meagan Condon I am usually hesitant to review pattern books, in part because it takes so long to test out the patterns and I […]
