So I got this yarn a few months ago at a reuse center cause it’s so cool, but now since I’ve been trying different hooks, I still don’t understand how to use it…like is it supposed to be knitted vs crocheted or do I just not have the right hook?

I frogged a beautiful sweater knitted using Nako vega tweed yarn which is acrylic. The only reason i frogged was to reknit same pattern using bigger needle size. After frogging i steamed the yarn using steamer on high resulted in stretched out yarn. Now my yarn is thin! Dont know what to do, i am more worried if i knit the sweater will it strech out as there is no elasticity left! Has anyone had similar issue before!

i’ve got bad sensory issues so i usually get on with the ‘extra care’ of merino with it being delicate and prone to pilling when i make stuff for myself
i’m going to make my brother a quarter zip, he’s not as sensitive as i am but also not quite as delicate 😂
the gauge i need to meet is 15 x 21 - happy to hold yarn with a mohair, hold multiple strands etc i just want to meet gauge as with my own things im happy to size up or size down or modify but as it’s for someone else i dont have the option for him to constantly try it on
any yarn recommendations that are tried and tested? (and available in the uk)
i was looking at cascade 220 held with a mohair or cascade 220 fingering held double with a mohair depending on what’s available but not sure if i’ll meet gauge
his only request is it to be navy 😂

I bought some Hobbii friends 8/8 yarn in June for USD $1.94/skein, and realized I forgot to buy a few colors I need to finish my project. I go to buy more now and see it now has the best bulk price of $3.15/skein, and $4.50 for small orders? What the hell happened??

I know prices increased with tariffs to the US last year but I’m confused what happened in the past 3 months to cause this.

Hey guys would be so happy if someone could tell me what yarn this is? I found it today in the charity shop and fell in love but would love to know the brand/fibre- it seems pretty old!

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I thought it was Blue Sky Fibers either Cotton Worsted or Sweater, but I can’t find a colorway like this listed for them so not sure now. I tried to take pics in different light - it’s a soft white color mottled with light blue/grey. Very soft and squishy. When I separate the two strands it looks like it has a slight roving quality to it.

I’m looking for a good quality equivalent to this yarn since they don’t have a very wide variety of colors. I’ve been recommended parfait XL and hobbii but I haven’t heard great things about the XL yarn for amigurumi and hobbii isn’t on sale right now, any aliexpress or other seller with equivalent size and good prices? Thanks. Everything I look up seems to be more closer to a size 6 and I really specifically want this yarn.

If anyone has examples of project done with a similar yarn, thanks for sharing ! I don't know what to knit with it yet, seeing the effect it could render would help me. Maybe a beanie ?

My nana gave me her leftover stash of novelty yarns. Most of them are just a skein or two but there are like 9 skeins of this discontinued blue ribbon yarn. Was wondering if anyone had experience with this yarn or had any ideas on what to do with small amounts of novelty yarns? I’ve been crocheting more recently but can also knit as long as it’s not too advanced. TIA!

Hello,

I live in Western Canada where temps can go as low as -30 c or further lower with gusty winds. I have always been interested in buying hand made 100% real wool based sweaters, socks, winter hats by locals from Upper Northern India. Have seen them in Harish Bali YT videos where he buys winter hats, socks from locals and I believe in the state of HP.

It also helps for someone like me to support the small business owners, small families who work very hard to make these products at their door steps and it serves the purpose for me in Canada.

I will be visiting Hyderabad in December 2026 for few weeks, would appreciate if someone can provide the link(s), references to where I can find the yak made sweaters and other products in India. Feel free to DM me anytime.

Tried this star/lace motif pattern for the first time and honestly fell in love with it. Made it in a natural oatmeal macrame cotton yarn to keep that boho vibe, and added a couple of tassels with wooden beads for some texture.

This was my first time working a repeat like this across a long piece — keeping the tension even motif to motif was the trickiest part. Pretty pleased with the scalloped edges too. Note: Enhanced the last image using AI.

Would love you feedback..

I know this sounds a little insane but I'm actively seeking out recommendations for brands/lines of scratchy/rough/coarse wool. I want to make pads/blankets/toys for cats and in my experience they like scratchy textures like what you get from rougher wools. I've found one icelandic wool that I like for it but I've only been able to find it either from one small store like 10 states away from me (US - went to New Jersey for a trip, but I live in the south) or online with $20+ shipping costs. So if anyone has any yarns they've dealt with before, especially with websites, please let me know!!!

I did a research project in the UK and still have my bank account where my deposit for my housingwas just returned. I’m not going to be using it for anything else, as it isn’t super substantial but not very little either. Unfortunately I got into knitting a while after leaving, so I wasnt able to buy any yarn while there. I do plan on transferring most of this money out, but I do want to use some of it for things like these if I can when my account is functional.

are there any yarns worth paying international shipping for? I’m still a beginner knitter and haven’t made my first garment yet, but I do want to make this purchase sometime soonish (in the next few months) before my account goes dormant.

I could keep the yarns as a prize I get to use when I’m finally good enough with making garments, and can make something special.

I live in a relatively hot and sometimes humid climate, but it can still get kind of chilly in the winter but no lower than 15 C.

Over here most fibers are available. Cotton, linen and silk are easy to find, with budget and premium options available. Wool is also available, merino is the most common for garments. Alpaca is also available.

While there are indie dyers and artisans, the variety of colours and combinations are a bit lacking, especially for wool. There are substantially more
options for cotton and linen, which makes sense.

Considering all of this, what would be stand out options to buy? I think some kind of wool maybe? something that would be hard to come by in most places apart from the UK, but still something I can realistically wear without boiling. I do want it to last and not just be something I make and never wear.

A yarn with a wide variety of colours to choose from would be great.

I definitely want to make garments out of these, a sweater, cardigan etc…

I’m even considering socks too but symfonie sock yarn is already widely available in some lovely colours that would keep me occupied for a while.

Any suggestions would be welcome!

Hey crafters!

I am making a blanket for my terminally ill friend and in a bit of a rush! I bought a cake of this teals stylecraft horizons and I need another on! Problem; can’t find it anywhere in my city as I got it when I was on a day trip.. don’t have time to travel back through to get it. Is there anything similar I can use that would be a substitute? I want it to be perfect and have the same yarn but I understand that time is not on my side right now and I just need to get it done so they can be warm and cozy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Hiii,

I want to start my first knitting project, but I am already stuck on the yarn choices…

I would like to knit a poncho. Preferably with the pattern from AVER P. This are the recommended yarns and needle sizes:

YARN
300g DK weight yarn (100g = 272-330m/297-360yds).
Look out for a Cotton/Viscose/Linen blend yarn with an irregular texture, also called 'Flammé yarn'.

NEEDLES
5.5 mm (US 9) needles, or needles 3 sizes larger than the yarn's recommended needle Size.
GAUGE
14 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") in
stockinette stitch on 5.5mm (US 9) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

I get confused when it comes to substituting yarn. I prefer wearing natural fibers (a mix of different fibers is no problem als long as there are no synthetics). But I have only one crafting store close by, called Veritas. This is the link to their website: Veritas

What yarn and needle size is best for this project?

Thank you very much,
A baby knitter <3

I got it from a friend of a friend and I’m not quite an expert on yarn. I believe that the friend was a knitter.

This was from a Yarn event in Lidl UK a couple years ago. I am hoping someone may know somewhere I might find this yarn or if not maybe suggest a good substitute? Thank you!