How to Choose Yarn for Warm, Hard-Wearing Socks
A deep dive into sock yarn—what to look for in fibre content and yarn structure as you set out to knit warm, hard-wearing socks.
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Weighty Issues: How to Interpret Yarn Weight Descriptions
[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd dives deep into how we communicate yarn thickness, explaining the various systems that are used, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. And she provides excellent tips for how to assess a yarn for use in knitting, crochet or weaving.
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Bookbinding Tutorial: How to Make a Coptic-Bound Book
[For Studio Members] Learn how to make a Coptic-bound book using traditional bookbinding methods, out of materials and tools you already have at home. In this final tutorial in a three-part series, expert bookbinder Suzan Lee provides a detailed tutorial on how to use sewing techniques traditionally used for non-textile craft, with textiles.
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Handspinning Tutorial: How to Spin Stable Singles Yarn
[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd returns with a detailed, photo-illustrated tutorial on how to spin singles yarn for knitting, crocheting and weaving applications. She addresses use of spindle and wheel, and discusses fibre choice.
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How to Make and Use Binding and Bias Binding in Sewing Projects
[For Studio Members] Learn about the differences between standard and bias binding in sewing: how to make each, and where to use them for best effect.
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Bookbinding Tutorial: How to Make a Vintage-Style Needle Book
[For Studio Members] Learn how to make a vintage-style needle book using traditional bookbinding methods, out of materials and tools you already have at home. Expert bookbinder Suzan Lee provides a detailed tutorial on how to use sewing techniques traditionally used for non-textile craft, with textiles.
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