Yarn ·
Tweed: The yarn that got its name by mistake
Tweed yarn gets its flecks from neps spun into the wool, and this piece covers how the name began, the pros and cons, and five tweeds we like.
Color
Fibres, weights, and what they do on the needles.
October 2026
January 2026
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Cloud Dancer: Yarn Color of the Year
Cloud Dancer is Pantone's white color of the year for 2026, and here is how to use white yarn in your knitting, with three worsted yarns that come close.
January 2025
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Mocha Mousse: Yarn Color of the Year
Pantone chose Mocha Mousse as its 2025 color of the year, and here is how to pair this warm brown with other yarn colors, plus three yarns to try.
June 2024
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The Raw Truth About Undyed Yarn
Undyed yarn shows the natural colors of wool, alpaca and cotton, and this piece weighs its pros and cons and shares five undyed yarns we love.
Yarn ·
The Simplicity of Self-Striping Yarn
Self-striping yarn makes stripes without changing colors, and this piece covers how to knit with it, what suits it, and five yarns we like.
January 2024
Yarn ·
Peach Fuzz: Yarn Color of the Year
Pantone chose Peach Fuzz as its 2024 color of the year, and here is how to pair it with other colors, with three patterns and seven yarns to try.
July 2023
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3 Tips for choosing the PERFECT yarn color
Three tips for choosing yarn color that suits you, from seasonal color analysis to your personality and style, including texture and luster.
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Which yarn is better? Gradient or Variegated
Gradient yarn has slow color changes that suit most projects, while variegated yarn can pool, so this compares them and shares five gradient yarns we love.