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SIX-SHELF YARN AND CRAFT ORGANIZER #900384 from Patternworks. The side pockets are a nice touch.

This is called a Russian join. It is used to join a new color or new ball of yarn without having to weave in ends. Amazing!!

  • Dana Alley

    So cool! I can never get my ends to join up very pretty...

  • Sandy Laster

    I love the idea...just not convinced that it is strong enough to last without coming unraveled.

Simple Picture Tutorial on how to Flawlessly change Yarn Colors in Crochet! Get Beautiful Results!

DIY Ombre String very cool Who knew and ALLL these people charging enormous amount of money for died yarn!! Hello Cha CHing for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Red Heart yarn is just not soft! This shows how to soften it! Just make sure to do this after your project is finished!! There is another pin saying to put the yarn in a lingerie bag and wash before project is started. Yeah..nightmare and lots of wasted yarn!"

  • Becca Cordes

    My grandma used red heart only and I still have everything she made me in beautiful condition. Yarn is yarn to me. I'm not going to spend $10 a skein on a hobby that I enjoy. Red heart works beautifully for me ;)

  • Sherrin Houtman

    Buy better yarn its worth it and your projects can be passed on to your kids. Red heart yarn does not last 10 years and it is awful feeling

  • Becca Cordes

    Not if you put it in the lingerie bags. I do this with all my yarn. Hasn't undone one skein yet

  • Angela

    The washer will undo the skein and make it a giant tangled mess

  • shaw

    leave out the hair condition and add fabric softener instead. Hair conditioner adds OIL (grease) to the yarn!

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Organize Your Yarn Stash - Look At What I Made ✿╮Teresa Restegui www.pinterest.com...

Yarn Care Chart - Use this printable knitting infographic every day!

I'm in love with this yarn..... I want it.... seriously, I want it and to wear whatever I make every friggin day! Winterdämmerung by Romy

12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Binder Clips. My favorite use is as a chip bag clip. They are stronger than most plastic chip clips, provide a better seal, & are cheaper.

Teach your kids to knit takes two things, fine motor skills and attention span. Add in colorful yarn, bamboo needles, time, and patience and you're ready to learn!

A bigger basket than the chunky yarn version. This one takes four strands of worsted weight yarn.

For multicolor yarn that speckles instead of stripes: Alternate a dark and a light. Here, a Chevron Scarf: Two distinctly different hand dyed yarns alternated - fabulous idea

  • Amber Velez

    Is it just me, or is that a fancy type of stitch you're using? I can see the regular purl-knit, but the knit side seems to be . . . different . . . anyway, great work!

34 adorable things to make with left over bits of yarn. e.g. Make tiny bunnies. (!!!)

Soften scratchy yarn. To do with my Red Heart yarn. Hope this works for real!

  • Dee Silbaugh

    Do yourself a favor and buy soft yarn to begin with. I tried this with some Red Heart yarn that was gifted to me and I had a hard time getting the inside of the skein dry. Red Heart Super Saver is notorious for being course and stiff. Any yarn that has to be washed before using is not worth it.

  • Joëlle Mottart

    this may be a stupid question, but does one use detergent?

  • Nancy Morris Chambers

    Yes they sure are softer once the item is made.

  • Corianne Randström

    I've never washed the yarn *before* using it, but I definitely find that when I wash blankets I've made using Red Heart Super Saver, they feel much softer.

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Ever wanted to know how to calculate the amount of yarn you need for your knitting project or design

  • Dianne French

    I am making a blanket 78" x 86" in Afghan stitch. How do I calculate the amount of yarn to buy?

Standard Yarn Weight System STANDARDS & GUIDELINES FOR CROCHET AND KNITTING Categories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended needle and hook sizes Standard Yarn Weight System Chart

Dye yarn with frozen Kool Aid ice cubes ~ Tutorial plus pictures of finished hats knitted with the yarn - jaw dropping!!!

  • Northcoast Knittery

    This technique works really well! It's fun, and you get sweet smelling colorful yarn when you're finished, what's better than that? hehe :)

Crochet Scrap Yarn Blanket - idea to use leftover yarn @ Keeping It Stepford. An explanation for the basketweave stitch see: pinterest.com/... OR here: newstitchaday.com...

Circular weaving --- so many creative options, using cardboard, yarn, & a yarn needle!

Finally, something I can do with my yarn leftovers! These (34) suggestions are awesome!

Lucy's Granny Patchwork blanket - scrap yarn classic granny squares with a pretty border

Knit or crochet yourself a bag in denim | tutorials show how to make yarn from denim | many other ideas and tutorials to inspire you to weave, sew and chain your way to a new bag | DiaryofaCreativeFanatic

Basics :: General descriptions & tips for choosing yarn. Link is also given on page to the Craft Yarn Council standard yarn weight chart.

DIY_tshirtyarn_sc image I made a scarf like this a long time ago. Its great! trapillo paso a paso

How much yarn do I need? ♡ Teresa Restegui www.pinterest.com...