Homespun® is a special kind of yarn. Since my last post I’ve noticed there are many people that love working with it. Most people that do say they use it for prayer shawls or afghans, both are definitely good projects. For those of you that noticed a problem with snagging and splitting I would suggest…
It’s recently come to my attention that Homespun® yarn might be underrated. Or at least I personally have been guilty of not giving it the attention it deserves. Maybe you’re ahead of me and already realize its beauty and potential. This yarn has been around for a while and runs the risk of being passed…
Why wool? What makes this fiber so special and what is the value of wool in yarn? Isn’t it itchy? Will it make you overheat? The world is full of myths surrounding wool fiber Wool & Stitches Wool has this amazing power of elasticity. It allows your stitches to spring back into shape after you…
Many of you may ask why a yarn company would introduce a palette for a given year and they arrive at these choices. Colors play an integral role in our daily lives, it effects our moods from the brand of toilet paper we buy to the clothes we wear, and especially the yarn we choose…
The latest trend in knitted accessories is one you’ve almost definitely seen. The turban headband is everywhere these days, and everyone is wearing it – from celebrities to your mom! But why buy the expensive, store-bought version when you can easily make your own in a luxury fiber? For some celebrity info, as well as…
On November 11th, we have the opportunity to honor American veterans. Veterans Day was created at the end of World War I, when fighting ended as the Allies and Germany declared a truce on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour. Originally, it was called Armistice Day, which means truce. Some…
It’s almost time for the best meal of the year, but there’s still time left to get crafty. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year or venturing to a friend or loved one’s home, make it festive. If you’re setting your own table, make a statement with a colorful centerpiece or unique serving details. Not staying…
Chances are, you may have heard of National Novel Writing Month. Adorably shortened to ‘NaNoWriMo’, this annual write-a-thon sends aspiring writers into a flurry every November. But for those who get creative with needles & hooks, there’s a much more low-key movement to join: NaKniSweMo. National Knit a Sweater Month is the chance to join…
Add a touch of luxuriousness to projects when you craft with our new Touch of Luxe Yarn Collection. This new collection features three premium yarns: Touch of Alpaca, Touch of Mohair, and Touch of Merino. Each of these three yarns will give your crafting an elevated quality both in drape and texture. This also makes…
As many of our crafters know, a portion of every purchase of Vanna’s Choice is donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This past week, we reached a milestone in our decade of donations – $2 million. Such an extraordinary gift was made possible because of crafters like you, who choose Vanna’s Choice for your…
One of the quickest projects to craft to get ready for cooler weather is a hat! Here are 9 free hats, all of which can be made with just one skein. They are also all Level 1 – Beginner patterns, so whether you’re looking for a quick project or attempting your first hat, they are…
If you’re a big fan of denim, then you’ve got to try our Jeans yarns. We have options with or without the cotton content, depending on what kind of project you’re working on. And our Jeans Yarn family is growing. In addition to our classic Jeans Yarn, we now offer Jeans Colors and Cotton Jeans…
