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Yarn guides
Practical guides to yarn weights, fibers and substitutions, with yardage tables, needle sizes and the yarns we'd reach for.
Holiday making
Christmas Yarn Planner: Knitting and Crochet Gift Lists
Crochet Christmas Ornaments: Yarn and Colour Planning
Care Labels for Handmade Yarn Gifts
Hanukkah Knitting and Crochet Gift Ideas
Last-Minute Christmas Gifts to Make with Yarn
Yarn Advent Calendar Ideas: Make a Useful Mini-Skein Set
Christmas Charity Knitting and Crochet: Plan a Donation
Yarn for Christmas Stockings: Size, Colour and Quantity
Christmas Table Decor with Yarn: Coasters and Small Sets
Stash-Busting Holiday Garlands: Plan Colours and Length
Gift guides
Christmas Gift Guide 2026 for Knitters and Crocheters
Best Gifts for Crocheters: Hooks, Yarn and Tools
Best Gifts for Knitters: Ideas by Budget, $10 to $250
Yarn Gifts for Your Wife: Knitting and Crochet Ideas
Knitting Gifts Under $30: Stocking Stuffers Knitters Love
Luxury Yarn Gifts: Cashmere, Mohair-Silk and Hand-Dyed
Valentine's Day Gifts for Knitters, Crocheters & Yarn Lovers
Tools & techniques
Knitting Needle Conversion Chart: US, Metric & Old UK
Crochet Hook Types: Materials, Shapes and Sizes Explained
How to Block Knitting and Crochet: Wet, Steam & Spray
Knitting and Crochet Gauge: What It Is and How to Measure It
Knitting Needle Types: Straight, Circular, DPNs and More
Sleeve Island: How to Finish Your Sweater Sleeves

















