News – Jolly Good Yarn

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 —...

Posted on Sep 09, 2026 By Sally Phillips

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....

Posted on Aug 05, 2026 By Sally Phillips

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...

Posted on Aug 05, 2026 By Sally Phillips

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...

Posted on Jul 01, 2026 By Sally Phillips

Recycled yarn

Green yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.

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...

Posted on Jun 02, 2026 By Sally Phillips

What is T-Shirt Yarn?

T-Shirt yarn is a chunky, versatile material made from off-cuts of T-shirt manufacturing. These strips are spun into yarn, offering a strong and stretchy texture that varies between batches. Ideal...

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 By Sally Phillips