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Understanding yarn fibers for knitting and crochet

Understanding Yarn Fibers

Learn with Stitch & Story  |  2 min read time

An introduction to the woolly (and not so woolly) stuff we love so much!

How to Read A Pattern

How to Read A Pattern

Learn with Stitch & Story  |  6 min read time

We’ve made it easy to understand your knitting and crochet patterns with this handy guide.

Why Does My Yarn Have Knots In It?

Why Does My Yarn Have Knots In It?

Learn with Stitch & Story  |  1 min read time

Find out why knots appear in your yarn, and what you should do with them.

How to wind a hank of yarn by hand

How to Wind a Hank of Yarn by Hand

Learn with Stitch & Story  |  1 min read time

Learn how to wind your hank of yarn into a ball, without a ball winder, using our easy, step-by-step tutorial.

how to wash your knit and crochet items

How To Wash Your Projects

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Keep your lovingly-made garments and accessories looking fresh with our handy How-To guide.

Our knitting and crochet kit levels explained

About Our Kit Levels

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Which kit is right for you? This guide explains the skills needed for each level of our knitting and crochet kits.

How to make a slip knot

How To Make A Slip Knot

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Let's start at the very beginning! We'll show you how to make your first stitch, and take your first step on your cr...

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