Mar 11, 2021
Whether you're a process knitter or a project knitter, if you're
like us you've experienced the challenge of finding a pattern
you're really excited about but not having the exact yarn that the
designer suggests. You could wing it and embraces the beautiful
chaos that might occur or you can use one of our favorite
resources, YarnSub dot com. If you don't already know, YarnSub is a
website to help you with yarn substitutions. Everyone needs a
friend in crafts and we at the Knit Picks Podcast are happy to be
your yarn and knitting buddy, and as a friend, we're telling you to
check out YarnSub.
Today on the podcast Heather Mann interview Wendy Peterson, creator
of YarnSub.com. They chat all about how to use YarnSub as well as
what you need to know when shopping for yarn. Wendy thinks
it's important to know about the yarn density (the length and
weight), the gauge, and the fiber (both the construction and the
fiber qualities) as well as considering what the pattern wants.
Come learn more about yarn with me. And as always, happy knitting.
Mentioned in This Episode:
YarnSub.com
Journey's End Blanket
Simply Alpaca Aran
Felici
Simply Wool Worsted
Wool of the Andes
Wonderfluff
Snuggle Puff
Wendy on Instagram
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Heather and Wendy talk
22:05 Credits