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link to How to Hand Wind Yarn: Winding a Skein into a Ball

How to Hand Wind Yarn: Winding a Skein into a Ball

Working with nice yarn is glorious, but a lot of times this higher-quality yarn comes in a skein, not an easy-to-use ball. So how do you hand wind that yarn skein into a ball? You can hand wind...

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link to Does Acrylic Yarn Stretch? How to Block Acrylic Yarn

Does Acrylic Yarn Stretch? How to Block Acrylic Yarn

Acrylic yarn is a great, cheap alternative to wool. It has many of the same qualities as wool, but does acrylic yarn stretch? Acrylic yarn does not have the same amount of spring and stretch as...

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link to Does Yarn Shrink When Washed? (4 Different Yarns Explored)

Does Yarn Shrink When Washed? (4 Different Yarns Explored)

A huge part of planning for your next project is what kind of yarn you will use. Whether it's a hat or a sweater, eventually you're going to want to wash it. So, does yarn shrink when...

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link to Is Roving Yarn Soft? (How to Make Roving Stronger)

Is Roving Yarn Soft? (How to Make Roving Stronger)

Roving or hand-knit blankets are a pretty popular craft idea right now. These blankets use something called roving yarn. If you’re planning on making one of these blankets, you might be wondering...

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link to Can Yarn Go in the Microwave? (4 Microwave Safe Project Ideas)

Can Yarn Go in the Microwave? (4 Microwave Safe Project Ideas)

From dyeing yarn to rice-packed heating pads, there are a ton of reasons why you might wonder if yarn can go in the microwave. Yarn can go in the microwave, but only natural fibers. You should...

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link to Can Yarn Get Wet? (Wool, Acrylic, and Cotton Examined)

Can Yarn Get Wet? (Wool, Acrylic, and Cotton Examined)

If you’re a creator of yarn, or you’re looking to use yarn in your next project, you might wonder if yarn can get wet.  Yes, yarn can get wet. Just getting wet won’t damage the yarn,...

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