Founded and based in Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Turtlepurl Yarns has become well known among sock knitters for its beautifully hand-dyed, self-striping yarns. For more than sixteen years, owner Emily has been creating vibrant colourways that make knitting matching socks surprisingly simple and incredibly enjoyable. Each READ MORE
In this Turtlepurl Striped Turtle Toes review, we’re taking a closer look at a self-striping sock yarn that’s particularly fun to knit with. There’s something undeniably satisfying about watching stripes appear all on their own. One minute you’re happily knitting away, and the next you’ve READ MORE
There are some yarns that you can substitute almost without thinking twice—and Log House Cottage Squishy Sock is one of them. This lovely fingering-weight yarn combines 80% extra fine superwash Merino with 20% nylon, giving you that familiar balance of softness and durability that makes READ MORE
If you’ve ever picked up a skein of yarn and wondered what words like fingering, DK, or worsted actually mean, you’re certainly not alone. This yarn weight guide will help you understand what those labels mean and how different yarn weights compare when choosing yarn READ MORE
Have you ever fallen in love with a knitting pattern, only to discover the recommended yarn is out of stock, discontinued, or simply unavailable where you live? If you’ve ever wondered how to substitute yarn without completely changing the finished project, you’re in the right READ MORE
There are some yarns that are simply lovely to knit with, and Ancient Arts Yarns Merino Silk Fingering is one of them. The combination of superwash merino and silk gives you a yarn that is soft, smooth and wonderfully drapey, with just enough sheen from READ MORE
