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Interview with Anne Hanson

🎙️ Yarn Expert Anne Hanson on Rare Wools, Wearable Knits, and Why Lace Isn’t as Hard as You Think

“I feel like every fiber has its own kind of energy—it blooms in a certain way because of the nature of the fiber itself and how that sheep made it. It’s so cool.” – Anne Hanson Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way little kids love the Ice Cream Truck. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small...
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📏 Do you really need to knit a gauge swatch?

“The most important thing in life is to stop saying ‘I wish’ and start saying ‘I will’. Consider nothing impossible then treat possibilities as probabilities.” – Charles Dickens Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Guga Foods loves steak experiments. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission....
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😅 Is knitting cables really that hard?

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." – Thomas Edison Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Better Ideas loves doing hard things. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 😅 Is knitting cables really that...
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🤓 This is the MOST important knitting skill of ALL time

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” ― Confucious Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Johnny 5 loves input. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 👓 The MOST important knitting skill of ALL time In the almost 15 years I've been teaching knitting I've come...
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👚 5 knitted shirts to make this summer

“Action may not always bring happiness,but there is no happiness without action. ” ― William James Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Ryan Gosling loves action. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 👚 5 knitted shirts to make this summer We're about midway through the...
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😰 How do you become a Fearless Knitter?

"We grow fearless by walking into our fears." – Robin Sharma Hello there Reader! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way bugs love lights. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 😰 What makes you a Fearless Knitter? A while back I did a talk on what it means to be a Fearless Knitter. During a followup Q&A,...
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🐸 What does it mean to "FROG" your knitting?

“Do the best you can. No one can do more than that.” ―John Wooden This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Chef Amaury Guichon loves playing with chocolate. Sponsored By Superhuman AI Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 🐸 What does it mean to "FROG" your knitting? Knitters have a small vocabulary of...
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👩🏻‍🔧 Fix your ribbing with these knitting tips

"By stretching yourself beyond your perceived level of confidenceyou accelerate your development of competence." – Michael J. Gelb Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way this guy loves rubber bands. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 👩🏻🔧 Fix your ribbing with these knitting...
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🌪️ Yarn Winders: Are they worth it?

"All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.” – L. Frank Baum (from The Wizard of Oz) Hello there! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you want to be a Fearless Knitter the same way Chubbie Checker makes you want to "Twist Again". Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you...
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