How to Cast On Socks: Finding the Right Start for Your Perfect Pair

How to Cast On Socks: Finding the Right Start for Your Perfect Pair

Katie Franceschi
How to Cast On Socks: Finding the Right Start for Your Perfect Pair Starting a new pair of socks is always exciting—the colors, the stitches, the cozy promise of what’s...
Cast On with Confidence: A Gentle Guide to Beginner Colorwork

Cast On with Confidence: A Gentle Guide to Beginner Colorwork

Katie Franceschi
🎨 Start with the Right Yarn & Pattern Your colorwork journey begins not with bravery—but with the right materials. Start small. Start joyful. Success has much more to do with...
From Porch to Poolside: Crafting Joy with the One in a Melon Sock Pattern

From Porch to Poolside: Crafting Joy with the One in a Melon Sock Pattern

Katie Franceschi
As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days grow longer, knitters everywhere feel the tug of a new summer project. Enter the One in a Melon sock kit,...
Fall in Love with Knitting: New Yarn Love Fall Products to Spark Creativity - Yarn Love

Fall in Love with Knitting: New Yarn Love Fall Products to Spark Creativity

As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your knitting needles and embrace the season with Yarn Love’s newest fall products. Our Autumn Joy Sock Yarn Set features rich, autumnal hues designed to inspire cozy projects, while the Doodle Decks offer endless possibilities for custom colorwork creations. Whether you're crafting socks, hats, or experimenting with seasonal motifs, our hand-dyed yarns and curated kits are here to elevate your fall knitting experience.
How to Knit Stranded Colorwork for Beginners: Tips, Tools, and Techniques - Yarn Love

How to Knit Stranded Colorwork for Beginners: Tips, Tools, and Techniques

Katie Franceschi
In this beginner’s guide, I’ll walk you through the basics of stranded colorwork, share tips for improving tension, and show you how using a Norwegian knitting thimble can enhance both your speed and accuracy. Plus, I’ll suggest the perfect tools to make your colorwork projects a breeze!
Knit the perfect Mr. Frosty snowman hat - Yarn Love

Knit the perfect Mr. Frosty snowman hat

Katie Franceschi
You'll look so chill in your cute Mr. Frosty snowman hat. This hat works up quickly but does call for some intermediate skills. Keep reading for video tutorials for all...
Let's Boo-gie Sweater - Yarn Love

Let's Boo-gie Sweater

Katie Franceschi
Let's cast on fun Halloween sweaters! Grab your copy of the Let's Boo-gie sweater pattern here.   Yardage is listed as both full skeins of the original Amy March DK and by...
Skein Squad Rewards - January 2021 - Yarn Love Cash - Yarn Love

Skein Squad Rewards - January 2021 - Yarn Love Cash

Katie Franceschi
  Let's kick off 2021 in style - this month, I'm giving you extra rewards for doing what you love: shopping for yarn. Place an order of $75+ during the month...
Panglossian Sweater - how to choose colors, change gauge & knit up the perfect sweater for you! - Yarn Love

Panglossian Sweater - how to choose colors, change gauge & knit up the perfect sweater for you!

Katie Franceschi
I've just finished knitting up the Panglossian Sweater by Morthunder and let me tell you, it's glorious! The fit of this top is lovely - it shows off my curves,...
Ravelry Redesign: a copy of Jessica's Letter - Yarn Love

Ravelry Redesign: a copy of Jessica's Letter

Katie Franceschi
Tagged: ravelry yarn
The following is copied directly from the Ravelry blog post on July 30th - I'm reposting it here to make it accessible to those currently unable to navigate the Ravelry...
#StayHomeAndKnit  - Free Knitting Resources to Keep Your Needles Happy During the Pandemic - Yarn Love

#StayHomeAndKnit - Free Knitting Resources to Keep Your Needles Happy During the Pandemic

Katie Franceschi
Hello, my yarn friends! How are you doing?  I spent week 2 of social distancing with a gross sinus cold - no, it wasn't Covid, thankfully! Now that I can...
Why is hand dyed yarn so expensive? - Yarn Love

Why is hand dyed yarn so expensive?

Katie Franceschi
While at a trunk show this past weekend, a customer sheepishly asked "Why is your yarn so very expensive?" Sitting on a shelf nearby was a fairly comparable ball of...