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Knitting tips

Washing and caring for knitwear

It is important to know how to care for your projects so that they last as long as possible. Always read the label on our yarn balls to know how to wash the different yarn qualities. However, here are some simple washing instructions to take care of your knitting project. Read more

Glossary for knitters

Knitting patterns often contain abbreviations that can be difficult to understand if you are not an experienced knitter. Depending on where you get the pattern from, there may be some variation in which terms and abbreviations you encounter. Read more