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Discover the history and purpose behind yarn formats — hanks, skeins, cakes, and donuts. Learn why yarn is sold in different shapes, from centuries-old traditions to modern crafting convenience.
Continental knitting, also called German or left-hand knitting, has traveled a long road from its roots in Europe to its modern resurgence around the world. In this post, we explore its history, wartime shifts, and why it’s beloved today—complete with a great video demonstration and timeless insight from Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book.
The Yarny Way’s August Dispatch is packed with new yarn arrivals, upcoming classes, our first KAL/CAL, NICU hat charity drive, and more! Catch up on everything that’s happened since our grand opening—and see if you’re one of our giveaway winners!
A timeless beret with a luxurious twist—knit in Lotus Yarns Mongolian Cashmere DK, this version of the Salut Cheri beret is soft, warm, and effortlessly chic. Blocked on a dinner plate and finished with love, it’s the coziest one yet!
Ready for a low-key summer project? Join our Mini Knit- and Crochet-Alongs this August! Choose from two fun bandana patterns, stitch at your own pace, and connect with our creative community. Weekly check-ins, prizes, and lots of encouragement included!
Let’s get granny with it! We’re kicking off our first Crochet Along (CAL) with Salena Baca’s Granny Stitch Triangle Bandana—a flexible, beginner-friendly pattern that’s as soothing to make as it is stylish to wear.
Wrap yourself in softness with the Brunia Scarf, knit in Yarn Citizen Trinity Cashmere. This beginner-friendly lace project uses just one skein (held double) and blocks out to a graceful 62″ length. Trinity Cashmere is a lanolin-free blend of alpaca, silk, and cashmere—luxuriously light yet surprisingly easy to work with. Ethically spun from reclaimed fiber remnants, this yarn is part of Yarn Citizen’s commitment to making earth-conscious yarns exceptionally affordable. A mindful project from start to finish.
We’re still glowing after a magical grand opening at The Yarny Way! Discover highlights from the big day, what’s new in the shop, upcoming classes, and how to join our community of cosmic crafters.
Featured on Payton’s Places with Payton Doane, The Yarny Way brings cozy creativity and cosmic vibes to Lubbock’s fiber arts scene. Watch the Everything Lubbock segment and explore what makes our yarn shop out of this world!
