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How Do I Use This - "Donut" yarn balls

How Do I Use This? I decided to start a new newsletter series called "How Do I Use This?" Each week I'll pick a topic and chat about how to use it. It might be a type of fiber, how to use a ball winder, etc. This week I will tackle how to use a ball of yarn that is put up like this.... Yarn balls come in different shapes and sizes. Whether it's in a hank, skein, ball, or donut shape (like this one pictured above) is determined by a few factors (some of them I can't even quite figure out).  I frequently get asked "is this a center pull" for this type of ball. Now, remember this is MY opinion I'm about to spout here...and you could ask 10 other yarn crafters and possibly get 10 answers...but here is mine. If the label is attached to the ball like this, where you must remove the label to use the yarn, I always do an outside pull. I have found inside pulls on this style of ball have caused me troubles. So, my rule of thumb on Ciao, Bamboo Pop, Findley, B
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Malabrigo Nube

Spinners...I have REALLY good news for you!!! We are now stocking Nube from Malabrigo. Spinners asked and we listened! Our ultra-soft merino is now available as unspun top, in a selection of our most beloved colorways. It is truly a joy to spin, full of fluff and loft and unmatched softness! Or use it for thrums or needle-felting. Great for: Spinning, thrums, needle-felting, wet-felting, accessories, weaving, other arts and crafts projects. You can find this amazing fiber in-store or online HERE
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#hatnothate

F.A.Q's Q: What exactly is #HATNOTHATE?  A: #HATNOTHATE was launched in 2018 as an antibullying campaign founded by Shira Blumenthal. We encourage people to make, wear, and post handmade blue hats, adding #HATNOTHATE when sharing on social platforms. Hats are distributed to schools nationwide, educating students about the message of kindness.  Q: Why do the hats need to be blue?  A: The color blue represents awareness, peace, and solidarity. Blue is the color to wear in support of anti-bullying.  Q: What are the requirements for the blue hats I want to donate?  A: As we are looking to fit a wide range of sizes (for ages 5 to 18), most hat sizes are appropriate, i.e. ranging from 16 inches to 20 inches in circumference. Close-fitting beanie style as well as slouchy style hats are welcome.   • Hats should be handmade using any blue yarn and should be at least 75% blue   • Blue hats need to be received by August 1, 2022.  Q: Where do I donate my blue hat?  A: #HATNOTHATE has partnered
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Valentine's Gift Box

Get them yarn for Valentine's Day!!! This adorable heart-shaped box contains 8 mini skeins of fingering weight yarn along with a $30 gift card that can be used in-store or online (and for classes too!!!) Yarn colors will be a random assortment of colors and not EXACTLY the colors pictured here. Yarn is fingering weight, 75% wool, 25% nylon, 10g each ball Regular Price: $49.00 Valentine's Special: $38.00 Find this box in-store or online HERE
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