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Are you a crocheter, dyer, knitter, spinner, weaver, or any combination there of?

Share your projects, ask questions and show us your stash. We love yarn! DO YOU LOVE YARN?!

What's this subreddit for? If you say "yes" to any of the below questions, you'll probably find an interesting thing or two here:

  • Are you a crocheter, dyer, knitter, spinner, weaver, or any combination there of?
  • Do you love yarn?
  • Do you have a question to ask about your spindle, wheel, or dye pot?
  • Do you want to show off your latest creation or your recently organized stash?
  • Do you have something you're willing to de-stash to your fellow redditors?


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    ♠️♥️Husk - Hazbin Hotel ♣️♦️

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    2024/03/24
    14:09 UTC

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    Perhaps…mistakes were made…

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    2024/03/24
    06:35 UTC

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    Clear crochet?

    I'm looking to crochet something that COULD be done in white, but I would love to do it in clear or somewhat see-through. Any ideas on what I could use? I tried some stretchy beading string but that didn't work at all.. if it can't be done, oh well, but I'm hoping there might be something out there I could use!

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    2024/03/24
    02:28 UTC

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    Help finding discontinued yarn?

    Hi everyone!

    Apologies if this post is not allowed, I’m not entirely sure. I’ve been making a blanket for a while now and have recently found that the yarn I was using has been discontinued. I bought 17 skeins (the recommended) but it wasn’t enough!

    I am looking for help with finding these colors.

    Big Twist: Mellow in the colors peacock, mustard, and rust.

    I found 3 skeins of the mustard on eBay but have been unable to find anything else. I only got about halfway through my blanket unfortunately!

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    2024/03/23
    21:36 UTC

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    Strawberry banana cows🍓🍌🥹

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    2024/03/23
    15:33 UTC

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    Making toddler sweater vest… yarn recommendations?

    For my son’s first birthday I’m going to make him a sweater vest for his photos. Any recommendations on yarn that can withstand the might of a 1 year old and a 3 year old big brother?? I don’t need very expensive luxury yarn just something that is durable!

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    2024/03/23
    14:55 UTC

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    Should you block chainette yarn (in this case Camarose Snefnug)?

    Hello! I just finished crocheting a sweater with the Camarose Snefnug yarn. I was planning to block it today, but then I heard a knitting YouTuber say that blocking chainette yarn may make it loose that nice squishiness effect. Does anyone have any experience blocking chainette yarn? Will it ruin the texture, or should I just go ahead and block and not worry??

    9 Comments
    2024/03/23
    13:39 UTC

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    What does this want to be?

    So here I have 3 hanks of gorgeous hand dyed merino single. It was going to be a shirt but it's not knitting up as I had visualized it. It's coming out too colorful, maybe? Busy? Maybe I should crochet it instead or at least try thicker needles, the pic here is with 3,5mm.

    Pattern recommendations welcome!

    It's beautiful. It was pricey. It was an impulse buy that's now nagging at me. Why did I buy 3? :'D

    https://www.ravelry.com/people/Ninoly/stash/merino-singles-fingering?

    18 Comments
    2024/03/23
    11:27 UTC

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    Combed cotton vs bamboo cotton

    I live in an extremely humid country, tropical climate all year long (think upwards of 30 degrees celsius) and i want to know which yarn is better for wearables? I’m new to making wearables and i want to make tops but i want to know which yarn will have better drape as well as breathable/sweat wicking capabilities. If it matters i am planning to use a max thickness of size 2 (sport) yarn. It’s hard to find videos of swatches to compare this

    5 Comments
    2024/03/23
    06:09 UTC

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    Is there a 100% cotton yarn that can be fully washed and dryed while remaining super soft?

    Looking for a high quality non-synthetic yarn to make baby clothes with. It’s needs to be fully washed and dryed though so it really limits my options 😅

    22 Comments
    2024/03/23
    03:00 UTC

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    Looking for a chenille-like yarn that’s not actually chenille (similar to bernat blanket)

    I’ve been using bernat blanket for my first plush project (a cute lil octopus) and I really love how easy it is to work with and how it’s soft like chenille but doesn’t fall apart like chenille. I’m wondering if there are other kinds of yarn out there that are like bernat blanket that have the feel of chenille but aren’t actually chenille

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    2024/03/23
    00:18 UTC

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    Knit ball/cube

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    2024/03/22
    19:21 UTC

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    Organization Help

    What do y’all do with all the left over balls of yarn? I need organization ideas please. Pictures would be a plus

    12 Comments
    2024/03/22
    16:33 UTC

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    Help! Mildewy smell.

    I have a few beautiful shawls my mother made. She had them on consignment in a local museum gift shop (just one those lovely little private home places you find along scenic shore drives) and now they reek of mildew.

    I’m not sure the exact blends, but all are natural wool fibres, fingering and lace weight. All hand-dyed, except for one natural cream colour.

    She has tried giving them a soak in Eucalan and letting them sit in some baking soda.

    I have just now tried another Eucalan bath, but I can tell already they are still smelly.

    Is there anything else I can safely do?

    7 Comments
    2024/03/22
    16:33 UTC

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    Synthetic yarns available in 1965?

    I'm curious about what kind of synthetic yarn was readily available in the US in 1965. Sayelle? Acrilan? I know there was Red Heart. What kind of quality were these brands or any others you know about?

    14 Comments
    2024/03/22
    15:12 UTC

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    Getting organized!

    Ridiculously proud of myself for actually sorting my yarn. What are your favorite ways to keep a digital record of what you have? Any other favorite organizational tips (adhd friendly) to help you actually make use of what you have?

    Also, the bin on the right is lace and fingering weight and the bin on the right is everything else. 😂 I definitely have a type.

    9 Comments
    2024/03/22
    13:46 UTC

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    A way to stop sweater from shedding??

    I didn't make the sweater myself; it is a vintage mohair sweater I purchased second hand. But I figured since it is technically yarn related, this would be okay. If it's not, I apologize. If it would be more appropriate somewhere else, please let me know and I will delete and repost there.

    When I received it and tried it on and then took it off I looked like I'd rolled in a pile of cats at the end of winter. I used two mini lint roll sheets to get it all off.

    I do really like the sweater overall but I know if it sheds that badly I'll 100% avoid wearing it and it'll just get donated and be a waste of money.

    Is there any way to stop a sweater from shedding? Or to significantly reduce the shedding? 😭

    9 Comments
    2024/03/22
    11:27 UTC

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    Canada - onlineshop recommendation

    Hi people, I need help please. Can you recommend a reliable shop which sells hikoo CoBaSi Wool in many colors?

    My mum is currently staying in BC and the store, which was listed as a reseller, unfortunately only had like 5 colors with 2 skeins each. I'm in Germany and there is no way to get that or a similar yarn here :(

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    2024/03/21
    21:50 UTC

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    Good places to find miniskeins?

    I'm looking to do some colorwork projects but don't need huge 400yd skeins, especially not with how many colors the projects require and the resulting cost. Is there anywhere that sells miniskeins? I'm looking for merino or merino-nylon that's soft but warm since I'm making cowls and mittens. My LYS only has a small selection of colors unfortunately.

    Edit to add more info: Looking for around 100yd give or take some, solids, fingering weight, hopefully with a decent selection that allows for picking out colors rather than getting a predetermined set

    33 Comments
    2024/03/21
    19:53 UTC

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    Where would you go for some yarn tourism?

    Trying to get ideas for a trip I'm planning. What are your suggestions for places to visit for a great LYS scene, upcoming festivals, and maybe some farms or smaller scale dyeing operations? I'm currently thinking somewhere in North America, but open to other suggestions for future yarn trips!

    Edit: thanks everyone for all the great suggestions, I now have several future trips planned!

    26 Comments
    2024/03/21
    17:25 UTC

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    Baby yarn from hobbii.

    Hi friends,

    I'm looking for easy to work with, baby safe yarn from hobbii. I'm thinking about making a jasmine stitch crochet blanket for my work colleague. Gender of the baby will remain unknown, but I think some pastel colours should work for that, maybe mint green? I'm okay with variegated yarn.

    Can you give me some recommendations?

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    2024/03/21
    10:17 UTC

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    So many options... what yarn ball winder to go with?

    I live in Northern Ireland (relavent because it can be a pain to get things shipped here with Brexit etc). My favourite craft store had a small supply of yarn ball winders but they ended up running out before I actually purchased one. I try to shop local, but amazon (.co.uk) is also ok.

    There are so many different options and I'm not sure what to go with.

    Most of the yarn I get comes in the traditional skein, but there is one or two that are hand dyed that I want to get so a yarn ball winder is essential. Most of my yarn is DK. I do not plan on making my own yarn at present.

    So my questions are:

    1. What winder do you use?
    2. Is there a real difference or is it just asthetic?

    10 Comments
    2024/03/21
    10:04 UTC

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    Stick lusten, nästan borta

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    2024/03/21
    09:06 UTC

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    behold, the cakening is complete

    52 Comments
    2024/03/21
    02:59 UTC

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