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A Guide to Specialty Yarns
When it comes to crocheting, knitting, or weaving, the type of yarn you choose can significantly impact the final product. Specialty...

Lauren Gonzalez
May 28, 20252 min read
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We Will Always Love You Joann!
Joann Fabrics is set to close approximately 500 stores. Liquidation sales are set to start on February 15, 2025.

Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 17, 20252 min read
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What's Trending Now?! - 2024 Part 2
Join me on a look back of July to December 2024 and remember the trends for the fiber arts community.

Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 7, 20252 min read
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Amigo (standard) - by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is between a light worsted and a DK or category 3...

Lauren Gonzalez
Jan 8, 20251 min read
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Sultan (standard) - by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is between a fingering and sock, or category 1 and...

Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Lollipop by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is a worsted or category 4 thickness. It is an...

Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Baby Snuggle Solid & Print by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is thick and chunky with a soft velour-like feel...

Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Horizon by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! Horizon is a heavy DK / lightly worsted weight yarn made of...

Lauren Gonzalez
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Rainbow Cotton 8/8 by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! Rainbow Cotton 8/8 is a heavy DK / lightly worsted weight yarn...

Lauren Gonzalez
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Twister Yarn by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! For this post, we will only be discussing the classic Twister...

Lauren Gonzalez
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Rainbow Cotton and Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 Yarn by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! Rainbow cotton yarn is described as a fingering weight....

Lauren Gonzalez
Jun 2, 20241 min read
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What's the Difference Between Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles?
What is the difference between crocheting and knitting? It's a common question you may encounter from friends and family who aren't as yarn-loving as you and I. It's also heard from passersby when publicly crafting. You may have even questioned it yourself. Let's start with the visuals. Crochet uses a single hook-shaped tool to create stitches. Knitting uses a pair of needle-shaped tools to create stitches. These unique tools create equally unique stitchwork. Each craft also

Lauren Gonzalez
May 22, 20241 min read
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Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn by Lion Brand
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! Basic Stitch is categorized as a number 4 or worsted weight yarn. The suggested hooks and needles size is 5mm. It is 100% acrylic, machine-washable and dryer-safe; plus it's super soft. This yarn is its own family, with a whopping 76 swatches created! The yarn measurements are as follows: 185yd/170m in solids 153yd/140m in prints 157yd/144m in moulines 115yd/105m in reflective 159yd/145m in tweed The

Lauren Gonzalez
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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