Cathy McGregor

Yarn is available in a variety of colors, fibers, and construction methods, not to mention… price.  Price alone doesn’t determine whether a yarn is “good” or “bad.” More often, price reflects differences in fiber source, production methods, dyeing process, and how much yarn you get per skein. Yarn choice for a given project is shaped by budget, where you can shop, how much time you have for care, and fiber sensitivities or allergies. The list goes on and on. ” How You Buy Yarn Matters Do you...

When people talk about knitting on a budget, the advice often starts with, “Just find free patterns online.” And the truth is, many free patterns are wonderful —I use them all the time. Some designers offer generous, well-written patterns, and even pair them with videos so you can learn as you go. Free doesn’t automatically mean low quality. But, like anything in knitting, not all patterns are created equal , and the differences usually show up once you’re already well into a project: From...

Knitting has a reputation for being a cozy, inexpensive pastime—something you can pick up with a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. But anyone who’s been knitting longer than a weekend quickly realizes there’s a little more to it than that. Knitting can  be affordable, but it’s not automatically a low-cost hobby. Between materials, tools, trends, and the irresistible pull of “just one more skein,” costs can add up faster than most beginners expect. Let’s take a look at why. Yarn Isn't Just...