What Yarn to Use for Plastic Canvas (and What to Avoid)
Picking the right yarn for plastic canvas can feel overwhelming at first, but it really comes down to a few key factors that make everything click into place. In this...
Mitch McPhedrain
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What Yarn to Use for Plastic Canvas (and What to Avoid)
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How to Soften Acrylic YarnHow to Soften Acrylic Yarn
Acrylic yarn is a type of synthetic fiber that is made from a polymer called polyacrylonitrile. It is often used in knitting and crocheting because it is inexpensive and easy...
Mitch McPhedrain
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How to Block Acrylic Yarn - Different Methods Explained
How to Block Acrylic Yarn - Different Methods Explained
Generally speaking you shouldn't need to block items made with Acrylic yarn. More often blocking is the final step for natural fibers to stabilize the finished piece and ensure proper...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Aspen Yarn | Bulky Weight Acrylic Roving
Aspen Yarn | Bulky Weight Acrylic Roving
Aspen BULKY WEIGHT PREMIUM YARN! Aspen might be the perfect bulky roving yarn! The first thing you'll notice when you pick up a ball to give it your first squish...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Super Soft Yarn | Medium Weight Acrylic
Super Soft Yarn | Medium Weight Acrylic
Super Soft NEW MEDIUM WEIGHT PREMIUM YARN! We have a new cuddly yarn that we know you are going to love! Mary Maxim Super Soft is a wonderful yarn with...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Starlette Sparkle Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn
Starlette Sparkle Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn
Starlette Sparkle WORSTED WEIGHT SPARKLE YARN! Are you looking to add a bit of the razzle-dazzle to your next yarn project? You might just be looking for Mary Maxim Starlette...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Mary Maxim Prism Chunky Super Bulky Acrylic Yarn
Mary Maxim Prism Chunky Super Bulky Acrylic Yarn
Prism Chunky NEW SUPER BULKY YARN! Mary Maxim Prism Yarn has been one of our favorite Roving Yarns and is now available in a Super Bulky Weight. Mary Maxim Prism...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Artist Palette Light Weight Acrylic Yarn
Artist Palette Light Weight Acrylic Yarn
Artist Palette NEW LIGHTWEIGHT YARN! Searching for a perfectly variegated lightweight yarn can be daunting, especially when you are trying to find the right coordinating solid, which is why we...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Best Natural Alpaca Projects for Knit and Crochet
Best Natural Alpaca Projects for Knit and Crochet
In our blog post about Alpaca Yarns, we discussed many reasons why Alpaca is an excellent natural fabric to work with. Here are the 8 Best Natural Alpaca Projects to...
Mitch McPhedrain
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The Best Economical Luxury Yarn β Alpaca Yarn
The Best Economical Luxury Yarn β Alpaca Yarn
If there were one perfect natural fiber for yarn, it would be Alpaca! Alpaca Yarn is so luxurious and versatile we are sure you will want to try it. Mary...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Super Bulky Yarn - Mary Maxim Starlette Chunky
Super Bulky Yarn - Mary Maxim Starlette Chunky
There is a new Mary Maxim Yarn just in time for fall that I am very excited to share with you today. Mary Maxim Starlette Chunky is a super bulky...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Yarn Guide - Learn the Types of Yarn
Yarn Guide - Learn the Types of Yarn
We love yarn. It is really that simple. Yarn is our favorite crafting material no matter if we are knitting, crocheting, working on a plastic canvas craft or doing some...
Mitch McPhedrain
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16 Best DK Weight Yarn Patterns | Prism Yarn | Free Patterns16 Best DK Weight Yarn Patterns | Prism Yarn | Free Patterns
Prism is a wonderfully unique yarn that just so happens to be a favorite of ours to design with.Β This week we feature some of the best FREE and Paid...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Mary Maxim Prism Yarn | Premium Acrylic Lightweight Yarn | Free Patterns
Mary Maxim Prism Yarn | Premium Acrylic Lightweight Yarn | Free Patterns
Mary Maxim Prism is by far one of our most popular lightweight yarns.Β It is favored for its unique characteristics and the yarn's luminescent color.Β We love working with this...
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