Yarn Weights and Ply
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Yarn weight categories tell us how thick a yarn is. There are 8 main categories, which contain different types of...
The Ultimate Guide To Crochet Hook Sizes
Knowing your tools is the first step to true mastery of the craft, so make sure you read tosay's article thoroughly! This guide will help you understand the...
Synthetic and Novelty Yarns
We call this type of yarn synthetic or artificial yarns. Instead of sourcing fibers from living organisms, people learnt how to make them through chemical synthesis. In this...
Yarn Ball Types
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When purchasing materials for a new crochet project, you buy individual units, which contain a particular length of...
Types of Yarn
There are many types of yarn, each of which has different qualities, look, durability and price. Some of them use natural fibers, other are man-made, but there are...
Working with a crochet hook
There are various techniques of holding a crochet hook while working. Although most available instructions concern right-handed crochet, there are more and more training materials for left-handed people...
Everything You Need to Know About Crochet Hooks
What's there to know about crochet hooks? Well, a whole lot! Even if you've been using them for years, there's always more to learn about.
Let's start with a...
Animal Fiber-Based Yarns
This article is a part of Yarn 101 series ⟶ Types of Yarn.
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Source of these fibers are domesticated animals, such as goats, sheep, camelids or rabbits. In this...
How to Read Yarn Labels
Yarn labels are full of important informations, so learning how to read them is a crucial lesson. It will make choosing the right materials much easier for you!...
Plant Fiber-Based Yarns
This article is a part of Yarn 101 series ⟶ Types of Yarn.
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To create a plant-based yarn, you need to obtain plant fibers, such as cotton, flax or...
Useful Crochet Accessories – Storage and Measuring Tools
What should every crocheter have in their studio? Of course, you need a crochet hook and some yarn, right? Sure, that’s all you need when you start, but...
Useful Crochet Accessories – Working on and Finishing off Your Projects
What should every crocheter have in their studio? Of course, you need a crochet hook and some yarn, right? Sure, that’s all you need when you start, but...
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