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?
Hi!!! I want to make the circus blouse top by kniitslip and I’m unsure what yarn I should use.
She mentions several options in the pattern, however I really love the way the superwash yarn drapes for this top. The thing is, I don’t really want to use superwash as I am unfamiliar with it, the gauge of it, and its effects on the environment.
Is there a yarn that would drape similarly to this? Something that still has a little bit of elasticity but drapes so nicely?
Thank you for any recs!
Knitters of Reddit:
What is the best brand of yarn for dishcloths?
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 love the color blue and I am looking for a variegated blue yarn the a deep rich color, not navy or bright blue but more like a lapis. Every time I find one it is discontinued. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. The picture is of the yarn I fell in love with only to find out it was discontinued and I can’t find any so I am looking for a substitute. Or just sad that I can’t get it.
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!
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 ?
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!!!
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 (wool shop website)
What yarn and needle size is best for this project?
Thank you very much,
A baby knitter <3
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!
Hoping someone might have some of this in stash, it was from a Lidl yarn event maybe two years ago in the UK. Dye lot not important, I absolutely cannot find this anywhere! Thanks
i just need some good yarn that is cheap and really good.
Yall I am crocheting a blanket and it’s gonna be big enough to cover two people I need someone willing to buy it to also give me motivation to finish it 😭 I’d be selling it for no less than $100 but I’m not sure on the price because it’s not finished yet. The stitch is a lemon peel stitch and it is 300 stitches wide.
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.
Thanks for all the lovely comments, by the way...everyone here is so sweet! ❤️
I got this yarn from a family member but it had to tag and I have no idea where it’s from. I started this project and I’m not going to have enough to finish 🥲 does anyone recognize this yarn and know where I can buy another roll?
Need advice and opinions. I don’t have much experience with indie dyers. I bought this at a knitting convention, it’s The Lab Fibres smooth fingering in deep eggplant. 50% silk 50% merino. I bought it because of its beautiful shine. As I am knitting, the work seems to have less vibrancy and shine than the ball. Even with light handling it’s becoming fuzzy and white halo is appearing which is hard to capture.
I am noticing if the yarn untwists slightly, it’s totally white inside. The dye hasn’t penetrated. I like stitch definition. I like bright, vibrant colour. Wondering if I should stop and frog or continue. If you have experience with dark hand dyed yarn, is this normal? Does it become less vibrant with time?
Link to yarn: https://thelabfibers.com/products/deep-eggplant?variant=46679500292351
Hello folks,
I don’t know if I’m misremembering but didn’t Hobbii discounts used to be really good earlier and now are just not?
For instance, I usually buy Cotton Kings from them.
Until a few months ago, at any given point, of the seven products under the brand, at least three would be flat 50% off while others had quantity-based discounts going up to 40% IIRC.
Now, only one has a flat discount at any given time (and usually just 30%) while others have quantity-based discounts maxing out at 30%.
And honestly, the Thanksgiving sale of 2025 didn’t seem that great either.
It has been a real bummer.
I just want to make sure that I’m not the only one who has observed this.