material matters

  • Fuzzy Tangles

    photo of yarnA funky and chunky yarn that comes in a good variety of colors. We like this yarn mainly for trims and for fashion accessories such as purses. The chunkiness and fuzziness may make this a difficult yarn for beginnners.
    three balls
  • ReThreads Recyled

    photo of yarnWhile we're a big fan of going green, we're not really too sure about this yarn. The quality of the fibers seem a little weak, and we suspect that this yarn wouldn't wear well if used to create clothing items or anything that would get a lot of use.
    one ball
  • Sock Monkey

    photo of yarnLike the name implies, this yarn is great for socks. It is soft yet durable. Yarn crafters of all skill levels will appreciate how easy this yarn is to work with.
    four balls

reading material

  • Adorable Amiguri

    book cover thumbnailIf you're looking for a good resource on the very popular trend of creating amiguri, this is the book for you. It offers a wide range of projects with easy to read patterns and diagrams that vary in skill level.
    four balls
  • World of Weaving

    book cover thumbnailWe normally don't do coffee table books,but his one was too beautiful to resist. The photos and overall design are simply gorgeous. Looking at it would definitely provide inspiration to those who weave.
    three balls

the poll

results

What is you favorite craft to do with yarn?

47% Knit

39% Crochet

11% Weave

3% Other

new question

What new brand of yarn do you most want to try?

  • Fuzzy Tangles
  • ReThreads Recyled
  • Monkey Sock
  • Other
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rating system

  • one ball= don't bother
  • two balls= it's a possibility
  • three balls= a pretty good find
  • four balls= definitely get it