Can you recommend a yarn that won't make me feel sick? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 16 answers

Today at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a Buddhist monk (Mahayana, since he was from Bhutan) tied a yellow piece of yarn around my wrist. Being as this was in a temple, I'm assuming this had some religious significance. [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 2 answers

What to do with a whole crate of yarn? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 31 answers

What yarn brands give the best quality for the price? I'm interested in designer yarn as well as more economical yarns. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 22 answers

Can you identify this antique? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 2 answers

Knitters and crocheters of MeFi, which are the best Toronto-area yarn shops? I know about Romni Wools at Queen and Bathurst — what other stores should I check out? Alternatively, if you buy yarn online, where do you buy it (and are you really okay with not being able to feel up the yarn and ascertain the colour)?
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 12 answers

Needlepoint yarn - does it have to be a special type of (expensive, French) yarn for a pre-worked canvas? or can I buy wool knitting yarn? How do I calculate how much yarn for 2 seat covers? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 7 answers

KnittingFilter: good, warm, synthetic or plant-based yarns? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2005 - 12 answers

Does anyone have any suggestions for good yarn shops in Paris?
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 5 answers

Should alpaca yarn be knit using small or big fat needles?
posted on Nov 27, 2004 - 8 answers