Yarn


Yarn Lab: A Pair of New Tencels for Effortless Weaving

Big Dipper and Little Dipper stand up to use in both warp and weft.

Tips for Warping with Tricky Threads

How to keep very fine yarns such as metallics or slippery silks from spinning out of control.

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Weave a Shimmering Warm-Weather Scarf

A damselfly’s brilliant body color and iridescent wings inspired this new exclusive project.

Why Are Some Cotton Towels More Absorbent than Others?

A weaver experiments with sett and structure to find her personal favorite combination.

Still Mourning Zephyr? Please Meet Zephira!

First impressions on comparing a new yarn with an old favorite.

Bring the Great Outdoors Inside with Inspiration from Rolling Landscapes

Experiment with hills and valleys in your weaving with the Winter 2025 issue.

Supersized Wool for Cozy (and Speedy) Weaving

Visit the Yarn Lab, as a blanket weaver puts Brown Sheep Company’s Harborside Aran through its paces.

Making Plarn from Plastic Grocery Bags

Turn those flimsy disposable bags (or ripped and stained t-shirts) into sturdy and attractive totes.

Long Thread Podcast Spotlight Episode: Knit Picks

Known for making affordable yarns available directly to crafters, Knit Picks has a larger mission: to offer sustainable yarn options accessible to every knitter.

Long Thread Podcast Spotlight Episode: Brown Sheep Company

In the decades since Brown Sheep Company began, nearly everything in the American wool business has changed. Maintaining the company’s tradition of high-quality wool yarns is a tale of family, persistence, and self-reliance.