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All About Yarn

These posts are ones that focus on yarn, buying yarn, and dealing with yarn. They don’t have patterns, but it’s all about yarn.

  • My Favorite Yarns For Every Kind of Project!

    by Shehla Ahmed May 15, 2020

    Do you have a favorite yarn? When you decide on a new project, do you immediately know which yarn you’re going to use? Is there…

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  • Yarn Lovers Treasure Vault! Free Yarn Resources, Patterns and More!

    by Shehla Ahmed April 6, 2020

    Hello, friends! I have something really exciting to share with you today so let’s get right to the point, shall we? Some of your favorite…

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  • How to Buy Yarn Online: Tips & My Favorite Shops

    by Shehla Ahmed July 24, 2019

    Let’s talk about how to buy yarn online. When I started, I didn’t know what to look for or what to expect from yarn I…

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  • How to Tackle Yarn Storage & Organization

    by Shehla Ahmed January 24, 2019

    Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about yarn. It started with showing you guys my last Craftsy yarn haul, then teaching…

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  • How to Make a Yarn Ball with the Knit Picks Ball Winder

    by Shehla Ahmed November 16, 2018

    One of my favorite tools for knitting and crochet is my ball winder from Knit Picks. It’s such an underrated tool but I use mine…

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  • How to Make the Perfect Stretchy Crochet Ribbing for Hats!

    by Shehla Ahmed November 7, 2018

    Picture this: you’re working on a beanie with the most gorgeous pattern. You’ve followed all the steps, it’s the right size, and you used your warmest…

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  • Crochet for Beginners: 15+ Crochet Tips Everyone Should Know!

    by Shehla Ahmed July 13, 2018

    I’ve been crocheting for over 10 years now, and I’ve learned a lot of crochet tips and trick in that time. When I started, I…

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  • 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Crocheting

    by Shehla Ahmed December 30, 2017

    Every week, I write new pattern or tutorial. Like most crocheters, I always have multiple projects on the go, and I’m constantly adding to my…

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  • All About Blocking Crochet & Knits

    by Shehla Ahmed August 11, 2017

    Do you block your finished items? Lately, I’ve had readers ask how to fix small sizing errors in their projects or why something is misshapen.…

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  • How to Read Yarn Labels + Laundry Symbols

    by Shehla Ahmed April 7, 2017

    Do you guys pause to read yarn labels when you’re shopping or do you just feel it and pick a color? At first, I would…

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