Yarn making

Excited to embark your spinning adventures, but not sure where to start? This post has everything you need to know when learning how to spin yarn.

Choose knitting yarn that's perfect for your next project! Our ultimate guide explains yarn weights, categories, gauge, and recommended needle size.

How to wind a foolproof ball of center-pull yarn

Going to the yarn store is always fun and exciting - so much potential in all those beautiful skeins. But you aren't limited to what's in the store. You can make your own - no spinning required! I've scoured the web this morning to bring you 6 great tutorials for making your own yarn! Tear up old sheets (via creativejewishmom.com): You have to take care around the corners, but the result is worth it! Perfect for rugs or pillow covers. I haven't tried this yet, but given the state of some of…

New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.

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If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

Make your own t-shirt yarn using the whole shirt! Check out the detailed pictorial to use up an entire t-shirt including the sleeves. Repurposing old t-shirts for craft projects is a great way to keep them out of the landfill. There are so many possible uses for t-shirt yarn and in this post we show you how you can make your own yarn, using the entire shirt. #upcycling #tshirtyarn #sustainmycrafthabit

Anyone who uses yarn has the dreaded pile of unusable ends. This tutorial will show you three different ways to turn those scraps into a scrap yarn ball!