From the Nile

Hand Washing Crochet cotton piece

Why Hand Washing Cotton Yarn Is Not a Limitatio...

The most prized textiles in the world are hand washed. Not because manufacturers cut corners, but because the people who make them understand that care is part of what preserves...

Why Hand Washing Cotton Yarn Is Not a Limitatio...

The most prized textiles in the world are hand washed. Not because manufacturers cut corners, but because the people who make them understand that care is part of what preserves...

Cotton field next to the Nile river

Egyptian Cotton Yarn: What the Label Doesn't Te...

Most yarn sold as Egyptian cotton is not the real thing. Here is what genuine Egyptian Giza cotton actually looks like, why the label alone means nothing, and how DNA...

Egyptian Cotton Yarn: What the Label Doesn't Te...

Most yarn sold as Egyptian cotton is not the real thing. Here is what genuine Egyptian Giza cotton actually looks like, why the label alone means nothing, and how DNA...

Three pictures of Raw Cotton, bamboo, linen

Natural Fiber Yarn Guide — Cotton, Linen, Bambo...

Each natural fiber has genuine strengths and real limitations. Here's an honest comparison for makers.

Natural Fiber Yarn Guide — Cotton, Linen, Bambo...

Each natural fiber has genuine strengths and real limitations. Here's an honest comparison for makers.

Women in a cosy environment reading a yarn chart

How to Choose the Right Yarn Weight for Your Cr...

DK, worsted, sport, the labels are everywhere and the explanations are rare. Here's the complete guide.

How to Choose the Right Yarn Weight for Your Cr...

DK, worsted, sport, the labels are everywhere and the explanations are rare. Here's the complete guide.

Traceability scanner in a cotton field

What Does 'Traceable Cotton' Actually Mean

Sustainability in yarn is full of vague claims. Here's what traceability actually requires and how to verify it.

What Does 'Traceable Cotton' Actually Mean

Sustainability in yarn is full of vague claims. Here's what traceability actually requires and how to verify it.

3 Balls of Nile Yarn very soft and colorful

Egyptian Cotton Yarn in the USA

Most 'Egyptian cotton' yarn sold in America isn't what it claims. Here's how to find the real thing.

Egyptian Cotton Yarn in the USA

Most 'Egyptian cotton' yarn sold in America isn't what it claims. Here's how to find the real thing.