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the purple purl yarn needles and know how chosen with care skip to content th the purple purl yarn guides needles hooks tools notions techniques patterns projects care storage about start with the yarn then trust your swatch choose baby blanket yarn for washability and feel compare fibers by care handle durability gauge and budget before committing to a blanket read on wander yarn guides yarn guides compare weight fiber care drape durability and value before choosing a skein needles hooks needles hooks sizing materials joins tips and cables matched to the yarn and project tools notions tools notions markers rulers mats swifts and winders judged by the job they actually do techniques techniques gauge blocking repairs and construction skills for the project already on your needles patterns projects patterns projects project choices skill paths and yardage planning from first scarf to sweater care storage care storage fiber specific washing drying blocking moth prevention and stash organization latest all posts yarn guides alpaca vs merino wool warmth drape and halo compared merino is the springy all rounder its natural crimp gives elasticity crisp stitch definition and superwash machine washable options so it suits fitted 7 min read 2026 08 07 tools notions best blocking mats for knitting and what else you need for most knitters an interlocking eva foam mat set with a printed 1 inch grid is the best blocking mat choice it s modular holds t pins securely and 7 min read 2026 07 19 needles hooks best interchangeable knitting needle sets worth buying the best interchangeable knitting needle set depends on what you knit nickel plated metal sets suit everyday mixed projects and wool wood or bamboo tips 12 min read 2026 07 19 yarn guides best sock yarn 7 durable picks that survive real wear the best sock yarn for most knitters is a fingering weight blend of roughly 75 wool and 25 nylon knit at 7 8 stitches per inch on us 1 2 2 25 2 75 mm 9 min read 2026 08 04 tools notions best stitch markers for knitting ring vs locking the best stitch marker kit combines thin smooth closed rings with a smaller set of locking removable markers 9 min read 2026 08 28 yarn guides best yarn for beginners what to buy first and skip the best beginner yarn is a smooth light to medium colored worsted weight yarn in a wool acrylic blend or 100 acrylic 10 min read 2026 07 19 the purple purl is an independent editorial guide to knitting and yarn crafts honest yarn guides needle and tool buying advice and technique tutorials built on transparent evaluation criteria from fiber content and gauge accuracy to real budget vs premium tradeoffs th the purple purl yarn needles and know how chosen with care wander yarn guides needles hooks tools notions techniques patterns projects care storage site about contact privacy rss the purple purl is an independent reader focused product guide publication every recommendation is editorial based on stated evaluation criteria we accept no sponsored placements and publish no paid reviews we do not currently sell anything if retail or affiliate links are added in the future they will be clearly disclosed on every page that uses them photography via pexels 2026 the purple purl an independent publication not affiliated with any prior owner of this domain