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September 26, 2024

The Skeinz Blog – tips and tricks of the trade to help you become a better yarn crafter.

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Pilling Happens – And That’s not a bad Thing!

Do you have a very soft yarn that doesn’t pill? Here’s the rub (pun intended) what makes a natural fibre yarn super buttery soft is how fine the individual fibres making up that are. So the finer the fibres the softer the yarn. However, the finer the fibres, the easier...
  • I'm in Stitches!, Project 101, Yarn 101

Setting up my account on the new site

  • Skeinz 101

I followed the instructions – why won’t it fit?

Help! My garment doesn’t fit, and I followed the pattern? Ever heard the immortal line “Did you swatch first?” The main reason that gauge or tension details within a pattern are included is to enable you to ensure you create a garment that fits. Swatching is like taking a peek...
  • Pattern 101, Project 101

I only buy NZ Made – do you have this exact yarn or accessory made locally?

I like this but it’s made abroad, can I buy it locally made? It is wonderful to support locally made product. It helps those industries, farmers and artisans thrive. Sometimes though to keep yarns affordable and accessible, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers must look farther afield. This is perfectly OK too....
  • Skeinz 101, Yarn 101

When is close, close enough?

Do you have this specific yarn in that specific colour? Welcome to the “how long is a piece string” colour edition. As someone who sells knitting supplies online and in store we keep a close eye on colour trends and what shades will be in fashion and in higher demand...
  • Project 101, Yarn 101

Balls! How long is a piece of string…

How many balls do I need to knit a [insert desire project here]? Ah, the “how long is this piece of string” question for yarn store assistants. This question has so many variables that it can only be asked in the broadest of terms and even then, you can get...
  • Pattern 101, Project 101, Yarn 101

ABW – Please – Anything But White!

I want to knit for a new baby, but we don’t know what it is, so do you have baby white? Every yarn store assistant has their pet peeve question and if I am honest – this is mine. I am going to let you all in on a trade...
  • I'm in Stitches!, Project 101, Yarn 101

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