The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Unspun Yarn, Part 2: Working with Unspun Yarn
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In the second instalment of 'The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Unspun Yarn,' I focus more on practical applications, offering insightful tips and tricks to handle and work with unspun yarn seamlessly. If you've journeyed through Part 1, you already have a robust understanding of what unspun yarn is and the distinct advantages it brings. In this guide, we delve deeper into the hands-on aspects of dealing with unspun yarn, providing you with practical strategies that are crucial to navigating this unique yarn type with greater ease, efficiency, and confidence.
5 Essential Tips for Perfecting Your Stranded Colourwork Knitting
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Here are some essential tips to help you improve your technique and tension, ensuring your stranded colourwork projects look beautiful and polished. These are tips and tricks I wish I had known when I first started colourwork knitting as a new knitter, and techniques I still use to this day as a knitwear designer.
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Spring and Summer Survival Guide for Knitters: How to Choose the Best Fibers for Your Summer Knitting Projects and Should You Still Choose Wool?
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This blog serves as a guide to selecting the right materials for your summer knitting projects. I discuss the properties of various fibers, such as cotton's breathability and wool's unexpected suitability for warmer months, particularly focusing on how they translate into wearable summer items. Whether you're in a climate where spring signals a significant wardrobe shift, or simply looking for seasonal knitting inspiration, this guide will provide valuable insights in summer-friendly fibers and yarns, starting with the ever-popular cotton, and how they can transform our knitting projects and wardrobe the coming season.
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The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Unspun Yarn, Part 3: Pattern Recommendations
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In the third installment of my 'Ultimate Beginners Guide to Unspun Yarn', pattern suggestions specifically designed for beginners are explored. Discover what makes these choices ideal for a first unspun yarn project and how they can guide the selection process. This entry ensures beginners find projects that suit their skill level while offering a satisfying creative challenge.
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The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Unspun Yarn, Part 1: An Introduction
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Knitting with unspun yarn infuses a unique texture and authenticity into your crafting projects, which is distinctive from traditional yarns. Preserving the inherent softness and versatility of wool, unspun yarn exudes a rustic charm that's challenging to replicate. But there's a whole universe of intricacies within the world of unspun yarn. Journey with me as we delve deeper, understanding its production process and acknowledging its benefits and versatility. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just stepping into the enchanting world of fiber, this guide serves as a comprehensive introduction. Join me as I share why unspun yarn frequently finds a place in my designs and how it could potentially transform yours.
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