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Ep. 04 - How to read a yarn label and choose the right one for your project


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The label of every skein of yarn is chock-full of information that can help ensure the yarn you pick is just right for your project. In this episode, we go over the various figures you can find on a yarn label and help you understand how each of them can affect what you will create. Below, we've added the list of items we covered and their time stamps to make it easier for you to refer to while standing in the yarn aisle:

  • Yarn brands 5:30
    • Yarn weight 12:15
    • Fiber content 23:00
    • Yardage/weight of the skein 34:20
    • Lot number 40:00
    • Gauge + recommended needle size 44:00
    • Mentioned websites: 

      • https://yarnsub.com
      • http://www.randomstripes.com
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