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I've been knitting for some years now but have never, in all that time, used hand dyed yarn. Well, I finally decided to broaden my yarn experience and have completed my first project using a hand dyed fiber from Twisted Sisters Yarn. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
I didn't really notice it at first; it just sort of crept up on me. But, I'd turned into a yarn snob. I found myself only using hand dyed yarn for all my projects and refusing to knit with anything 'down market'. Sirdar yarn showed me the error of my ways. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
If I could give you all there is to know about yarns, and which ones to use for all your knitting projects, it would take up a year's worth of newsletters! What I will do, is to concentrate on the good stuff... that is, the information you will need to begin any afghan adventure. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
The more I knit, the more I realize how much I have to learn. Many years ago I started knitting simple patterns with cheap yarn I found in my local shop. Years later, I now find myself shopping around for new designs and colors using hand-dyed yarns from all over the world. My latest discovery is Rio De La Plata Yarn. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Twisted Sisters Yarn was founded by Lynne Vogel and friends over ten years ago. They are a group of innovative hand dyers and designers who have helped to bring modern designs as well as a sense of fun to the world of hand dyed yarn. Not only does Twisted Sisters Yarn mix together breathtaking colors to produce unique colorways, it also uses only the best fibers available. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
I don't ever remember a time when I didn't knit. However, I have to confess that it's only recently that I turned my hand to hand-dyed yarns. Maybe the more I knit the more snobbish I become about it. I hope not. Anyhow, I've just tried using some hand-dyed wool from Rio De La Plata Yarn. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Yarn is widely used in different field of textile industry like sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving etc. it is a combination of long continues fiber. To control the stresses involved in sewing the threads finished with lubricants or wax. For hand or machine embroidery the embroidery yarns specifically designed for that purpose. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
One of the best things about buying yarn for knitting is the absolute profusion of varieties and colors currently available. Walk into any yarn shop and the array of all things woven can be quite overwhelming. Yet, some specialty yarns appear too delicate to knit with, and the question arises, just what should I knit? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Knitting with hand dyed yarn is becoming more and more popular as people are discovering the beautiful and unique qualities of garments made from hand dyed fiber. Buying variegated hand dyed yarn can be expensive, so why not make your own? It's easy, fun and rewarding. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Creating your own hand dyed yarn isn't difficult and can be fun. With a little practice, you'll making yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using grape juice. With wool get a dusty-rose color, on cotton you'll get soft lavender. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Making your own hand dyed yarn can be fun, rewarding and cheap. It's not that difficult to make either, and with a little practice, you'll making yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using turmeric. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
The best merino wool comes from Australia and New Zealand, so it's no wonder that two leading producers and exponents of yarn come from New Zealand. Both Margaret Stove (Margaret Stove Yarn) and Anna Gratton (Filaro Yarn) have international reputations firmly based on the quality of the yarn they produce and the quality of their workmanship. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Learn basic knitting instructions. All knitting instructions use basically two stitches. Once you know these two knitting essentials you will be able to follow most knitting instructions. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting! Even if you've been here for a while, there is always something new about this most fascinating craft! Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting! Learning to knit, you know, is nothing more than learning different knitting stitch types. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Yarns of different varieties are available for making knitwear. Angora yarn is considered among the finest yarn available for knitwear and sweaters. Angora wool comes from the eponymous breed of rabbits. This breed has several strands. It is widely accepted that this breed of rabbits originated in some Turkish town. Sheep's wool is more popular than angora wool but angora wool is considered more elegant and beautiful. Related Article Tags: , ,
Cashmere Yarn has been a special fibre which has its own fans group across the world. Though not in direct competition with the leaders like cotton, wool and silk. Still it has carved... Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Qiviut (pronounced kiv-ee-ut) is the extremely fine underwool of muskox and is one of the finest and warmest fibers on earth. Qiviut is not easy to get hold of but muskox yarn is prized by many experienced knitters and spinners who appreciate its unique fiber properties such as fineness, warmth, softness and non-shrinkage. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
In days gone by, yarn was obtained locally. It was usually hand-dyed, of high quality and unique. Things changed, and knitters bought branded yarns that were chemically dyed, of regular though unremarkable quality and were the same the world over. Thank heavens things are changing, and fast! Today, we are seeing the resurgence of unique and beautiful yarns. What follows is a tiny selection of what's now available. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
I've been knitting all my life and have acquired many knitting books along the way. My latest buy is Arctic Lace by Donna Druchunas. This wonderful book is a step by step introduction to knitting and designing lace. Of special interest is the use of Muskox yarn. So, after purchasing some from Windy Valley Muskox Yarn I set about learning how to use this wondrous fiber to create a lace shawl. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Learn what is in a knitting kit and what each knitting kit item is used for. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
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