Historical Knitting and Supplies and Resources

8/30/2023

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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.

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.