I'm trying to teach myself to knit/crochet and have found that one of the major barriers to learning is the yarn - acrylic yarn to be exact. It irritates my skin. [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 on Nov 18, 2009 - 41 answers

Help me read the cursive script on the label of this hand-me-down yarn? [more inside]
posted by Syllables on Oct 25, 2009 - 5 answers

My knitting pattern directs me to knit with multiple strands of yarn held together, but I keep ending up with a mess. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by timetoevolve on Nov 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Where to buy yarn in NYC? [more inside]
posted by octomato on Nov 10, 2008 - 15 answers

Can you recommend a yarn that won't make me feel sick? [more inside]
posted by giraffe 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 by QIbHom on Jul 4, 2008 - 2 answers

What to do with a whole crate of yarn? [more inside]
posted by [NOT HERMITOSIS-IST] 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 by cowbellemoo on Sep 10, 2007 - 22 answers

Can you identify this antique? [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias 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 by orange swan 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 by theora55 on Oct 11, 2005 - 7 answers

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

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

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