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How to create gauge that works for your pattern

Michelle NusseyMarch 30, 20171411.6K views

Imagine: you go into your LYS and you have a pattern in mind. It calls for Baby Hugs in Medium, and when you get there, you see the most stunning color. You pick it up and curse your bad luck because it’s in Baby Hugs Light. The same color isn’t…

What you need to know about yarn weight

Michelle NusseyMarch 28, 201704.5K views

I’m working with Red Heart’s Baby Hug Light and Medium yarn this week and thought it would be important to go over yarn weights. This is one thing new knitters — and not so new knitters — struggle with. When a pattern calls for medium yarn, what does that mean?…