Yarn & Supplies

Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Yarn for Crochet and Knitting

Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Yarn for Crochet and Knitting

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Walking into a yarn shop or scrolling through an online store can feel overwhelming for new crafters. Rows of ...

Complete Guide to Yarn Types for Crochet and Knitting Projects

Complete Guide to Yarn Types for Crochet and Knitting Projects

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Choosing the right yarn is just as critical as selecting the right stitch or pattern. The phrase yarn types ...

Best Practices for Selecting Yarn for Different Projects

Best Practices for Selecting Yarn for Different Projects

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Choosing the right yarn isn’t just about color or softness—it’s a foundational decision that shapes the success, durability, and ...

How to Read Yarn Labels Like an Experienced Crafter

How to Read Yarn Labels Like an Experienced Crafter

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Knowing how to read yarn labels like an experienced crafter is one of the most powerful yet overlooked skills ...

Everything You Need to Know About Yarn Weights and Categories

Everything You Need to Know About Yarn Weights and Categories

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Understanding yarn weights and categories is one of the most essential yet frequently misunderstood foundations of successful knitting and ...

How to Choose the Right Yarn Fiber for Crochet Projects

How to Choose the Right Yarn Fiber for Crochet Projects

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Selecting the right yarn fiber is one of the most impactful decisions you’ll make in any crochet project—yet it’s ...

Common Mistakes When Buying Yarn and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes When Buying Yarn and How to Avoid Them

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Buying yarn seems simple—until you’re halfway through a sweater and realize the skein you chose pills instantly, stretches beyond ...

Yarn Ply Explained_ How It Affects Texture and Durability

Yarn Ply Explained: How It Affects Texture and Durability

Helena Nogueira

Introduction When you pick up a skein of yarn, you might notice labels like “4-ply,” “single,” or “8-ply”—but what do ...

Complete Guide to Natural vs Synthetic Yarn Fibers

Complete Guide to Natural vs Synthetic Yarn Fibers

Helena Nogueira

Introduction Choosing the right yarn is one of the most impactful decisions a crocheter or knitter can make. It affects ...

How to Store Yarn Properly to Prevent Damage

How to Store Yarn Properly to Prevent Damage

Helena Nogueira

Introduction For crocheters, knitters, and fiber artists, yarn is more than just material—it’s potential. Every skein holds the promise of ...