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The fascinating facets of the diamond fiber: Mohair
Mohair yarn comes from the Angora goat and gives a high sheen and soft halo, and here are its history, pros and cons, and seven mohair yarns we like.
Fiber
Fibres, weights, and what they do on the needles.
January 2024
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The quiet luxury of cashmere yarn
Cashmere yarn is the obvious choice for quiet luxury knitting, with its history, pros and cons, and three blends with just a touch of cashmere.
December 2023
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The life changing magic of Merino wool
Merino wool is soft and warm for a reason, and this piece explains how its fine fibers keep you dry, plus five merino yarns we like.
August 2023
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Acrylic: Not Your Grandma's Yarn Anymore
Acrylic yarn has improved a lot, and this covers how it is made, its pros and cons, what to knit with it and five favorites from budget to luxurious.
June 2023
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A luxury yarn made by worms?
Silk yarn from its history and how it is made to its strengths, drawbacks and the debate over killing silkworms, plus five silk yarns we like.
May 2023
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Hemp Yarn: The *Other* Plant Fiber
Hemp yarn is strong, absorbent and resistant to mildew but rough and inelastic, and this covers what to knit with it and four hemp blends we like.
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Pima Cotton: Longer, Better, Softer, Stronger
Pima cotton has long fibers that make yarn softer and stronger than regular cotton, and here is where it comes from, with five pima yarns we love.
April 2023
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The Benefits of Bamboo Yarn
Bamboo yarn is soft, breathable and good for warm weather, but it is processed, stretches and costs more, with five bamboo yarns we like.
March 2023
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Alpaca: The best wool alternative?
Alpaca yarn as an alternative to itchy wool, covering where it comes from, how it compares with merino, its drawbacks and six alpaca yarns to try.
January 2023
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Our Favorite Acrylic Yarns
Modern acrylic yarn is cheap, light and durable but can pill and hold moisture, and here are five acrylic yarns we like for sweaters.
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What is Cotton?
Cotton yarn is cool, strong and affordable but does not stretch or hold its shape, and this piece covers types, uses and five cotton yarns we like.