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Tips for the knitter

Washing and care of knits

It is important to know how to care for your projects so they last as long as possible. Always read the label on our yarn skeins to know how different yarn qualities should be washed. Here are some simple washing instructions to care for your knitted project. Read more

Knitter's Glossary

Knitting patterns often contain abbreviations that can be difficult to understand for those who are not experienced knitters. Depending on where you get the pattern from, there may be some variation in the terms and abbreviations you encounter. Read more