Araucania Yarn Buying Guide (Huasco Coton + Summer-Ready Knits & Crochet) — Chicago & Online
Handpainted Araucania Huasco Coton in soft, wearable palettes—summer-ready color with an easy, breathable feel.
Laines du Nord Yarn Buying Guide (Plus Where to Find It in Chicago)
Soft, luminous stitches: exploring Laines du Nord yarns at AriYARN 🧶
Wonderland Yarns Buying Guide (Colorways, Bases & Where to Buy Near Chicago)
A dreamy gradient set from Wonderland Yarns — perfect inspiration for shawls, wraps, and colorwork moments.
Berroco Yarn Guide: How to Choose the Right Berroco for Sweaters, Shawls, Baby Makes, and Everyday Knits (Plus Where to Buy Near Chicago)
Berroco-style color transitions that make simple stitches look elevated—perfect for shawls, hats, and cozy layers.
How Much Yarn Do I Need? A Yarn Yardage & Skein Calculator for Blankets, Sweaters, Hats + More 🧶📏
Estimate yardage with confidence—then pick skeins you’ll love stitching with.”🧶📏
The Ultimate Guide to Yarn Weights: How to Choose the Right Yarn for Your Project
A modern, maker-friendly guide to yarn weights (0–7): charts, gauge ranges, substitutions, and project picks—plus local help at AriYARN in Park Ridge.