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The Bayeux Tapestry Isn't Tapestry

Here is a fact that stops most people in their tracks: the Bayeux Tapestry is not a tapestry. It never was. It is an embroidery — wool thread, stitched by...
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What Is Upcycled Wool — And Is It As Good As Virgin Wool?

Is upcycled wool actually as good as virgin wool? It's a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a marketing gloss. The short answer is yes —...
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Recycled wool jumper
What Is Bobbiny Cord — And Why Is It Worth It?

What Is Bobbiny Cord — And Why Is It Worth It?

If you've spent any time in macrame circles — online or off — you'll have encountered the name Bobbiny. It comes up a lot. People are rather emphatic about it....
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Which Bobbiny Cord Should I Use? A Plain-English Size and Type Guide

This is the question we get asked more than almost any other about Bobbiny cord. You've looked at the range, you've seen the colours, you want to start a project...
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Which Bobbiny Cord Should I Use? A Plain-English Size and Type Guide
Green yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.

Recycled Plastic Bottles to Yarn: How It Actually Works

I'll be honest: the first time someone told me you could turn a plastic bottle into yarn soft enough to crochet a jumper with, I didn't quite believe them. A...
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What Is T-Shirt Yarn? Everything You Need to Know

T-shirt yarn goes by a lot of names. Jersey yarn. Spaghetti yarn. Fabric yarn. Whatever you call it, the questions are always the same: what actually is it, where does...
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Eucalyptus Trees

The Yarn That Comes from a Tree (And Why That's More Interesting Than It Sounds)

When people first hear about eucalyptus yarn, they tend to have one of two reactions. Either "Oh, that's nice" — vaguely positive, not particularly curious — or "Wait, how does...
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How to Crochet a Basket with T-Shirt Yarn

There is something deeply pleasing about a good basket. It holds things. It looks nice. It stays where you put it. A hand-crocheted basket made with T-shirt yarn is a...
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How to Crochet a Basket with T-Shirt Yarn
Pale cream crocket bag made of t-shirt yarn on arm of woman

How to Crochet a Bag with T-Shirt Yarn: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Ever fancied making your own bag? This beginner-friendly crochet pattern uses chunky recycled t-shirt yarn to create a sturdy, stylish tote that works up in no time. T-shirt yarn —...
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Basket of four types of T-shirt yarn red yellow cream and olive

T-Shirt Yarn

Soft yarn made out of recycled plastic bottles

Bottle Yarn

Jolly good Yarn Eucalyptus yarn multiple colours in a basket

Eucalyptus Yarn

Basket of recycled cotton macrame cord various colours

Macrame Cord