Sisters Yarn Tales

Welcome to Sisters' Yarn Tales where we talk about everything yarny!! Techniques, fibres, patterns, design, colour, terminology & much more.

 

Quick & easy gifts to make

Quick & easy gifts to make

Nothing says 'you're special' like a gift made by hand, with love in every stitch. So we've put together some ideas for knitted & crocheted gifts to make that won't have you burning the midnight oil trying to get them finished.

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Top 6 FREE Ravelry knitting patterns with 20K+ projects

Top 6 FREE Ravelry knitting patterns with 20K+ projects

Do you love the thrill of discovering new knitting patterns as much as we do? Whether it's the vibrant designs popping up in Ravelry or the latest trends on our social feeds, the allure of the 'new' is intoxicating! But today, let's take a step back an

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Knitting vs Crochet

Knitting vs Crochet

Knitting vs crochet - which is best for you? There's no right or wrong answer to this question - it really depends on personal preferences and which one appeals to you more. Some people find knitting easier because it uses two needles & a who

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Why do some yarns come in skeins, not balls?

Why do some yarns come in skeins, not balls?

Above: the start of Deb's Ranunculus sweater using Skein Sisters Romance in Olive You and Katia 50 Mohair Shades Yarn balls vs skeins – exploring the differences Today, we’re diving into a topic that lots of our customers often ask us: wh

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A quick guide to yarn weights

A quick guide to yarn weights

Let's demystify the meaning of DK weight vs. 8ply yarns with an easy go-to guide to yarn weights

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What to make with Madelinetosh Tosh DK (or any 8ply!)

What to make with Madelinetosh Tosh DK (or any 8ply!)

There's a LOT to love about Tosh DK - and it's not just the amazing hand dyed colours. Madelinetosh Tosh DK is a versatile, plump, woolly 100% superwash merino wool 8ply weight yarn. It's constructed of 4 plies of yarn twisted together, which knits an

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Best yarns for Fair Isle knitting

Best yarns for Fair Isle knitting

Find out some of the secrets of fair isle knitting and the best yarns to use.

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Make your own Emotional Support Chicken!

Make your own Emotional Support Chicken!

The Emotional Support Chicken has taken the knitting and crochet world by storm! Have you made one, or two, or three yet? If you have no idea what we're talking about, read on. As of today, there are 4801 knitted Chickens listed on Ravelry (it went up

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We love cotton!

We love cotton!

Why we love cotton - one of the world’s favourite natural fibres. It's comfortable, naturally sustainable, low maintenance & cool. The fibre is strong and durable, vegan-friendly, hypoallergenic, and odour-free. Knit & crochet with this versatile fibre

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Deb's Gr8 Gingham Raglan sweater

Deb's Gr8 Gingham Raglan sweater

Adding Short Rows to the Gr8 Gingham Raglan sweater Hooray! I finished my Gr8 Gingham Raglan ! Designed by Jessie Maed Designs, it's a super cute jumper that uses a solid colour with a hand-dyed or gradient yarn as a contrast. But I'm not happy with th

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Deb's Nuts about Squares Blanket: Getting Started

Deb's Nuts about Squares Blanket: Getting Started

Back at the end of March 2021, I (Deb) decided that I needed to make a blanket for Rupert, my 7 year old little boy. Really it was just an excuse to start crocheting another blanket after making the amazing Scheepjes CAL 2020 d’Histoire Naturelle blanket

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Deb's Nuts about Squares Blanket: All about each square

Deb's Nuts about Squares Blanket: All about each square

In 2021, Deb made the beautiful Nuts about Squares blanket for her little boy, Rupert. You can find the introduction to the blanket and Deb's process on our blog here . In this post, we're going to look at each of the squares that she made and the col

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Swatching isn't a dirty word

Swatching isn't a dirty word

Swatching! Mention the s-word and we know many of you cringe and say that you never do a gauge square. But we've had too many people come and ask what they can do when the jumper that they've spent hundreds of hours knitting is too big or too sma

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Guide to ChiaoGoo Interchangeable needles

Guide to ChiaoGoo Interchangeable needles

What's the difference between 10cm and 13cm? What do you use each length for? Should I get a set or just individual needles? We get asked questions like these all the time, particularly the difference between the Chiaogoo interchangeable tips, which c

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