Almost nobody knits a pattern in the yarn it was written for. Here are the six substitution mistakes that tur…

A ball band is a spec sheet. Learn to read every part of a yarn label — CYC weight number, gauge box, fiber p…

A side-by-side comparison of wool, cotton, and acrylic yarn — warmth, drape, stitch definition, elasticity, w…

How to pick the best yarn weight for a baby blanket — why

A craft-friendly guide to yarn weight categories and fiber types — what the numbers on the label mean, how wo…