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Phone
(540) 337-3770
Store Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Address
2421 Stuarts Draft Highway
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yarn
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What is the best way to use hand-dyed/hand-painted yarn?
Generally speaking, hand-died or hand-painted yarns are likely to have variations in color tone between skeins of yarn. If you are working a project that requires more than one skein, it is generally a good idea to alternate between two skeins of yarn every other row. This is very important if using a variegated yarn. By alternating every other row, you can easily carry the yarn from both skeins at one time without a lot of loose ends to run in.
When using a solid color yarn with slight variation (often found in kettle-dies), I recommend working with one skein until you have about 10 rows of yarn left. Then begin alternating with the new skein of yarn. For example, with the first skein (#1), finish your row, then join the new skein (#2). Work 2 rows in #2, then 2 rows in #1, then 2 rows in #1, and repeat this until your first skein has ended. Follow the same steps when joining new skeins throughout your project.
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How do I make a yarn substitution?
Yikes! Don’t get too anxious. Because there are so many yarns in the world, it is impossible to inventory every yarn for every pattern. How can you find a substitute yarn that is perfect for you and perfect for the pattern you’ve fallen in love with? Here are some tips to get over the fear of substituting yarn.
1. Determine the weight of the yarn used in your pattern. If you do not want to make any drastic alterations to your pattern, try to substitute a yarn with the same weight.
2. You will need to “swatch” to discover a combination of needle size and yarn that gives you the drape that you like. If the swatch is too open and airy for you, keep going down in needle/hook size until you like way the fabric looks and feels. If the swatch isn’t open enough for you, keep going up in needle/hook size until you like the look and feel. Swatch until you get the look and feel you want and then work until the “cows come home.”
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What does “superwash” mean?
Wool that is “superwash” is machine washable. A chemical process removes the scales from the fiber, therefore the wool will not shrink (or felt
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What are yarn weights?
Yarn weight is basically the thickness of the yarn, and is often designated by a numbering system. However, many yarns (especially high quality) are not labeled. On yarns that are not numbered, look at the recommended needle size and gauge to determine the weight of the yarn. Very often fine, lace-weight yarns are combined with large needles to create an open effect. Take this into consideration with recommended needle/hook sizes and gauges on the following chart:
*Gauge is over 4” in stockinette with common needle size for specific yarn weights.
** Gauge is over 4” in single crochet with common hook size for specific yarn weights.
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Are all pattern sizes the same?
No. Always check your measurements before deciding which size to make.
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What do common wash and care label symbols mean?
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