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An online yarn shop in the USA specializing in Nordic yarn brands

30/10/2026

One of the things I love about yarns is that the names for the colors are always spot on. And Chili is a perfect example. It is a beautiful, bright red, just like a ripe chili pepper.

This red is of course also a great match to apples, strawberries, roses, tomatoes, stop signs, and more. It's a fabulous Christmas red, and pairs well with Snow and Pesto for the season.

Lankava's sock yarns are a 75/25 blend of super wash wool and polyamide, making it a very versatile option for all kinds of projects. There are three different weights, and all of them have the same 23 solid base colors, including Chili.

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1. A grid of four images
Top left: a bright red apple with a single green leaf on the stem
Top right: a bullet skein of Lankava Mainio in Chili with a white band showing the name of the yarn
Bottom left: a pile of bright red chilis
Bottom right: a ribbon tied from red ribbon
2. A skein of Sulo in Chili
3. A skein of Mainio in Chili
4. A skein of Lysti in Chili

28/10/2026

✏️ Word Wednesday🖊️

YO

/waɪ əʊ/ Acronym
Yarn Over
Wrap the yarn over the needle to create a loop without knitting a stitch

Yarn overs are just like they sound: the yarn goes over the needle. It's one of the easiest ways to add a stitch. Since a yam over is essentially extra slack in the yarn between stitches, if it's knit as a normal stitch on the next row, it will create a hole. This doesn't mean it's a bad thing, it's a common method for creating lace.

You can also knit the jam over through the back loop, which will minimize the hole. This actually makes it a make one increase: instead of lifting the bar between stitches on the next row, you pick it up on the current row. This can be a great option if your gauge is tight.

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26/10/2026

It has sides, a top, and a bottom, what do you mean it’s not a box?

I run an online yarn shop. I have A LOT of yarn. I can fit it all into one room of the house. For now.

As sales volume increases, inventory quantities are going to have to increase too. And what if I decide to add a new line of yarns?

I’m going to need a bigger box.

Comment “box” and I’ll DM you a link so you can see all the gorgeousness, too.

Accessibility description: a dark teal rectangle with white text that reads “I was so proud I could fit all my yarn in one box. My hubby said I can’t call the house a box.”

23/10/2026

According to Wikipedia sand "is a granular material composed of finely divided mineral particles". Most commonly that mineral is silica, and most commonly the color is a soft light brown. That color is so common in sand, that it's what most people think of when they hear the word. And once again, this yarn color is pretty perfectly labeled.

Lankava’s sock yarns are a 75/25 blend of superwash wool and polyamide. It’s soft as well as durable. It comes in three weights: fi*****ng, DK, and Aran.

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1. A grid of 4 images
Top left: an image of a simple sand castle with moat on a beach
Top right: A skein of Mainio fi*****ng yarn in Sand with a white wrapper showing the yarn’s name
Bottom left: a close up of a pile of sand
Bottom right: Two light brown colored birds perched on branches in front of a sand colored background
2. A skein of Lankava Sulo in Sand
3. A skein of Lankava Mainio in Sand
4. A skein of Lankava Lysti in Sand

22/10/2026

I’m happy that someone else had more time than me to actually read and try this out.

22/10/2026

It's release day!

52 Weeks of One-Skein Knits is now available to everyone. A gorgeous collection of 52 patterns for hats, socks, shawls, cowls, collars, hoods, headbands, mitts and mittens (51 knitting patterns and 1 crochet pattern). Each of the patterns use 100 g of yarn. This book is meant for all those gorgeous single skeins you picked up at your favorite LYS, at fiber fests, and while traveling.

You may have heard that the first printing has already sold out, but don't worry: I have books in hand, I was a part of that first printing selling out. AND, as a bonus I have already taken care of the international shipping and tariffs.

I do only have a limited number, and I'll go into that waiting list of the second printing once I have to restock, so make sure you order your copy before they're gone.

21/10/2026

✏️ Word Wednesday🖊️

Tink

/’tɪŋk/ Verb Knit backwards

Tink is a term that's specific to knitting, and the English language knitting terminology. The word is literally "knit" spelled backwards, and it means exactly that. I don't know if any other languages have an equivalent, I'm not aware of one in Finnish. "Neulo" backward would be "oluen" and that's a conjugated version of b**r, so that doesn't work.

We all make mistakes when knitting. If someone claims they don't, either they're lying or haven't knit long enough (more than 15 seconds). If you're lucky, you'll notice your mistake soon after making it. In such a situation you can un-knit (AKA tink) back to the mistake to fix it.

It can be tedious, but it's much more precise than just pulling on your yarn in a rage.

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19/10/2026

In case you haven't noticed, reality kind of sucks right now. While completely ignore it is a privilege and I don't recommend doing that, I definitely advocate for taking breaks.

Grab some yarn and focus on a project for a bit. Put down your phone, turn off the TV, stop the podcast. Just work with your hands for a minute. If you need to keep your mind from wandering to the things you're taking a break from, use some soothing music.

Recharge yourself with a bit of rest and relaxation before you go find out what fresh hell has been unleashed now. You'll be ready to continue fighting for a better world.

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18/10/2026

Day two at

Sheep, goats, alpacas, oh my! The best brussel sprouts in the world from . Gorgeous fall color. Awesome dogs from . New Knitting ER book from , the Rhinebeck colorway from , and ’s book from .cozy

17/10/2026

Scenes from today. I started the day at with and , and then caught the last hour of with and another friend. I got bags from , , and .haynes.house.yarns. Chatted with , , , and many others. And in the end I was glad I sacrificed a very cute outfit in exchange for fitting my boots in my suitcase.

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6636 Springbrook Ave, Route 9

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http://www.FinnishedKnits.com/

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