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The Zen of Knitting

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Safely Store Your Yarn and Knitwear with These Storage Hacks
Safely Store Your Yarn and Knitwear with These Storage Hacks

Treat your finished projects like you treat your yarn and store them properly.

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Part III: Yarn-picking 101 - How To Choose The Right Yarn for a Project
Part III: Yarn-picking 101 - How To Choose The Right Yarn for a Project

Unlock the mystery of yarn weight and what it means for your knitting project.

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The Zen of Knitting
The Zen of Knitting

Have you ever wondered what exactly is going on in your brain while you are knitting?

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Part II: Yarn-picking 101 - How To Choose The Right Yarn for a Project
Part II: Yarn-picking 101 - How To Choose The Right Yarn for a Project

Sheep and the gang - know the different types of fibres, their origin and unique characteristics.

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Part I: Yarn-picking 101 - How To Choose The Right Yarn for a Project
Part I: Yarn-picking 101 - How To Choose The Right Yarn for a Project

Wool-tastic questions to ask yourself when choosing yarn.

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Wool with a Conscience - How Recycling Gives New Life to Old Fibres
Wool with a Conscience - How Recycling Gives New Life to Old Fibres

Why does it matter to recycle wool and how does it look like?

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