News from Tangled Yarn
Turn A Skein To A Ball - Here's How!
So your gorgeous new yarn has arrived, and you're excited to get it on your needles, but before you begin, you need to change that skein into a ball. Worry not, we're here to help! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you wind your yarn into a neat and tidy ball:
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Things We Wish We Had Known When We Started Knitting
While we love that feeling of embarking on a new crafting journey, when it comes to knitting, there are some things we wish we could have known before casting on our first WIP, and in today's post we're sharing what they are.
Calming down with BC Garn Loch Lomond
My name is Patsy and I’m a knitter and sewist based in Yorkshire. I was thrilled when Rachel asked me to write a blog post for her about BC Garn Loch Lomond. I have recently used it for the first time and, not to give away the ending or anything, I downright loved it!
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Working With Linen
While the weather is as unruly (see damp!) as ever here in the UK, there's no denying that Spring has arrived, and if you are a fibre enthusiast you may find that some days require something a little lighter than our woollier knits. Enter one of our favourite warm-weather fibres; Linen!
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Cosy Up With the Calm Down Cardigan
A cardigan is essential to our spring and summer wardrobe, so now is a great time to think about casting on a new project. I have just the thing for you. Let's take a look at the Calm Down Cardigan by Lily Kate France.
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Life at the Mill
I'm caught up with Sonja Bargielowska recently to talk about life as a mill owner. Sonja and Helena Timms recently took over at John Arbon Textiles in Devon
Discovering Arctic Knitting with Annika Konttaniemi
Joining us today is knitwear designer Annika Konttaniemi, a native of Lapland and author of Arctic Knitting. This recently published book features 20 knitting patterns inspired by Lapland's seasons. Discover Annika's inspiration and personal connection to Arctic knitting as we explore the world of this fascinating knitting tradition.
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Introducing Di Gilpin Lalland DK: Knitting Heaven!
Here at Tangled Yarn, you know that we are all about finding beautiful yarns that are a joy to work with and wear, so we are super excited to share that we are now stocking Di Gilpin Lalland DK.
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5 Knitted Vest Patterns for 2023
Knitted vests are officially on the 'Must Have' list for Winter 2023, we decided to look at five of our favourite vest patterns. Let's check them out!
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5 Last Minute Gift Knits
Are you all finished with your gift knitting? If the answer is yes, we take our woolly hats off to you, but if not don't worry because we have you covered! We've picked out five last-minute gift knits that will fly off your needles and under the tree in no time.
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My Knitting Journey by Lily Kate
I'm honoured to be handing the blog over to knitwear designer Lily Kate today to share her knitting journey. Lily is an accomplished designer with over 93 knitting patterns already published.
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The joy of working with mohair
Hello everyone! It's Claire here from Flossi, and I'm so happy to be joining Rachel, not only here on the blog, but for the launch of a new cardigan pattern, Joanie.
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