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Yarn Substitution

Yarn substitution: what the fibers are made of

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Jean
Ready, Set, Sub
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US vs UK knitting term, yarn weights, and needle sizes.

Posted on August 3, 2021August 21, 2021 by Jean

https://tinyurl.com/s8hvdt2v

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Need a yarn substitution? Click on the link below.

Posted on July 9, 2021August 21, 2021 by Jean

https://yarnsub.com/

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One way on how to substitute yarn

Posted on August 17, 2018August 24, 2021 by Jean

One way to see how much  yarn is in that ball in your stash.

http://www.masondixonknitting.com/grist-secret-measurement-substituting-yarn/

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