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Historical Knitting and Supplies and Resources

8/30/2023

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As a small business owner myself, I also try to support other small businesses whenever possible. Below you will find other small companies and individuals who are also working hard to provide quality products, service, and make a living. These are all companies and people that I personally do business with.

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Yarn and Knit/Crochet/Sew Supplies

Being a professional knitter and crocheter, I get asked what yarn and supplies I recommend:

  • ​KnitPicks and their WeCrochet site (for yarn and knit/crochet supplies)
  • Lion Brand (for yarn)
  • Furls
  • Connecting Threads (for sewing supplies)

​I have been a KnitPicks customer since 2013 and a Lion Brand customer since 2003. KnitPicks has been around since 2002. Lion has been in business since 1878 and is fifth generation family-owned and operated. I didn’t discover Furls until 2023. I love their wood crochet hooks. Connecting Threads is in the same company family with Knit Picks and We Crochet, but sells sewing supplies and fabrics.
I often get asked about olive drab yarn color options. Unfortunately, the sport and worsted weight ones I used were discontinued recently. Below are the links to the bulky and fingering weight ones, which are still available. The bulky weight can work for scarves. Also, I’ve included a DK weight one. (DK weight is thicker than sport, but lighter than worsted.)
  • Wool of the Andes Bulky Yarn, Green (Thyme), 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
  • Price: $8.99
  • Palette Yarn, Green (Caper), 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
  • Price: $5.49
  • Swish DK Yarn, Green (Moss), 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
  • Price: $6.99
In the photo below, the 100% Superwash Merino is what I use for olive drab socks. It’s a little bit glossier than the one I used in prior years, but is good quality and olive drab color. Here is the direct link: LB Superwash Merino and then select the Olive Branch color.
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I love the variety of natural fibers that Lion Brand offers.
I buy hundreds of skeins of KnitPicks wool yarn for my work. Some colors have been discontinued over the years, so I occasionally have to dye my own to match the wartime colors that I need.
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Furls Fiberarts creates beautiful wood crochet hooks, in addition to other supplies.
Connecting Threads is in the same family of companies with Knit Picks and We Crochet. I buy fabric and sewing supplies from them.

Household Products

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This small business makes historical makeup and personal care products for women and men.
​•Litttle Bits LBCC Apothecary
You can also see my other small business recommendations on my other website by Clicking Here or on the image below:
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    This is the blog for my World War Knits website. I knit and crochet items from historical patterns; mostly wartime patterns. The posts I write on my blog will be related to historical knitting and crocheting. 

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