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    Yarn fibres and their properties

    Yarn fibres and their properties

    Vicki Admin
    Learn the properties of popular yarn fibres including wool, cotton, alpaca, bamboo and more. Find the best yarn for knitting and crochet projects.
    Your knitting dictionary — the next level

    Your knitting dictionary — the next level

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    Ready for the next step? Learn common intermediate knitting terms including increases, decreases, cables and shaping.
    Your knitting dictionary — the basics

    Your knitting dictionary — the basics

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    New to knitting? This friendly glossary explains the 20 most common knitting terms in plain English. No jargon and no overwhelm. Just clear, helpful definitions.

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