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Looking For Something Fun To Do With Leftover Yarn Scraps?
Hello everyone! Tara here— If you’re like me, you’re always trying to figure out what to do with your leftover scraps of yarn. I feel terrible throwing out the little pieces I cut off when I’m done weaving in my ends, but I don’t make enough amigurumi pieces to justify saving them and using them…
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A Review: Cestari Sheep & Wool Company’s Traditional Collection
Hello everyone! Tara here— Are you still looking for yarn-y gifts to give this holiday season, or a really great wool yarn to make a gift with? You have to check out this yarn from Cestari Sheep & Wool Company! The Cestari Sheep & Wool Company is a small family business that has been in…
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Afghans for the Holidays (or for a Great Cause)!
We have 4 amazing afghans in our December 2022 issue of Crochet World. These will make perfect holiday decor items, presents or perhaps you want to contribute to a great cause (see end of post). The first 2 afghans that I am going to share from the issue are definitely heavily inspired by the holidays.…
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Different Animals, Different Fibers: What You Need To Know For Your Yarn
Hello everyone! Tara here— We’ve talked about fibers that you can find at big box stores (HERE), plant-based fibers (HERE), and the different types of wool that come from sheep (HERE). It’s time we talk about yarn made from the fibers of other animals. Some of these fibers are incredibly common, but you may not…
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Everything You Need To Know About The Different Wools
Hello everyone! Tara here— Wool yarn has been a favorite amount both crocheters and knitters for a very long time, so it’s only fitting that we talk about it in this fiber series. You can see information about environmentally friendly yarns HERE, and about the more common yarns you can find in box stores HERE.…