Veraline
Journal
How to pick yarn for amigurumi, blankets and plushies — what each fibre actually feels like to work with, and the trade-offs nobody puts on the label.
Chenille Yarn Explained: Velvet vs Chenille, and Which Weight Makes a Better Blanket
Chenille and velvet yarn aren't quite the same thing. What separates them, which of our four chenilles suits a blanket, how many skeins a throw really takes, and when it's worth buying in bulk.
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How to Crochet with Fluffy Yarn When You Can't See Your Stitches
A step-by-step method for crocheting fluffy and faux fur yarn: run a contrasting guide yarn alongside your work and read the bars it leaves between stitches.
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Velvet Yarn for Crochet: What It Is, Which Weight to Use, and How to Stop Worming
What velvet yarn actually is, how it differs from chenille, which of the two weights suits which project, and the tension trick that stops worming.
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Fluffy Yarn for Crochet: Which Kind to Use, and How to Count Your Stitches
The three kinds of fluffy yarn and what each is good for, plus hook sizes, washing, shedding, and a method for counting stitches the pile hides.
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Cloud-Soft Blanket Yarn: Hook Sizes, Projects, and Skein Counts
What chunky chenille blanket yarn is, what hook to use, what to make with it, and how many skeins a baby blanket, lap blanket, or full throw really takes.
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Which Yarn for Amigurumi? Chenille, Cotton, and Acrylic, Compared
Chenille, cotton blend, or acrylic? A practical guide to choosing the right yarn for your plushies — with hook sizes and honest trade-offs for every yarn we make.
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