THE SKEIN SISTERS JOURNAL

Sisters Yarn Tales

Guides, techniques and yarn love from our Dulwich Hill studio

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

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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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Why do some yarns come in skeins, not balls?

Today, we’re diving into a topic that lots of our customers often ask us: what’s the difference between yarn sold in balls and yarn sold in skeins and why do they come in both these forms? The answer includes several factors...

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What to make with Madelinetosh Tosh DK (or any 8ply!)

There's a LOT to love about Tosh DK - and it's not just the amazing hand dyed colours. Madelinetosh Tosh DK is a versatile, plump, woolly 100% superwash merino wool 8ply weight yarn.

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Best yarns for Fair Isle knitting

Find out some of the secrets of fair isle knitting and the best yarns to use.

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We love cotton!

Why we love cotton - one of the world’s favourite natural fibres. It's comfortable, naturally sustainable, low maintenance & cool. The fibre is strong and durable, vegan-friendly, hypoallergenic, and odour-free.