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Guide: How to calculate yarn consumption when using a yarn alternative

When you knit according to a pattern, the designer almost always recommends a specific yarn. But what do you do if you want to use a different yarn – perhaps one you already have in your stash, or ...

Scheme: Knitting strengths in Smuksak yarn

Discover our yarn alternatives for various common knitting strengths. Here we have divided the yarn according to knitting strength, so you can easily find what you need for your knitting project. T...

What is knit strength - and why is it important?

When you delve into knitting projects - whether it's a cozy sweater, a pair of warm socks or a nice hat - you quickly come across the term knitting fastness. But what does it really mean and why ar...