THE SKEIN SISTERS JOURNAL

Sisters Yarn Tales

Guides, techniques and yarn love from our Dulwich Hill studio

Choosing a skein of hand-dyed yarn together in front of the yarn wall at Skein Sisters

How to Choose Yarn for a Pattern: The No-Panic Substitution Guide

The yarn you want isn't always the one the pattern names – and that's fine. Here's how to substitute with confidence: gauge, fibre, yardage and the tricks we use every day.

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Swatching isn't a dirty word

Swatching isn't a dirty word

Swatching! Mention the s-word and we know many of you cringe and say that you never do a gauge square.

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