Tag: yarn substitution
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Choosing a Yarn for Your Sweater Project
Have you ever knit a sweater that grew as you wore it? Or used a yarn that obscured the stitch pattern? If so, you’ll know how important your yarn choice is to a sweater. Here, I’ll discuss the two most important factors in choosing the right yarn for your project: fiber content and yarn construction.…
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Choosing a Yarn for the Towline Hat
I recently released my Towline Hat pattern as an individual download. The original hat was knit in handspun yarn, and since not everyone can (or wants to) spin their own yarn, I thought I’d give you a few tips on choosing a commercially-spun yarn for your project.