14th Mar 2022
Blog
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February, 24, it’s been all over the news. You must have seen videos of the cities being destroyed by missile strikes and shelling, images of people fleeing to neighbou
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Posted by Wools Of Nations on 1st Sep 2021
A young lady turns 15! The Story Behind The ChiaoGoo Brand
SMALL STEPS TO SUCCESS
The history of ChiaoGoo begins in Linan, a city in China aka ''The Bamboo Capital of China''. While the grandfather of the ChiaoGoo founders still travelled t
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Posted by Wools Of Nations on 30th Aug 2021
Chunky and Super Chunky Yarns
It's easy to see why the trend for super-sized knits made with
chunky wool yarn has taken off! Whether you're an experienced knitter or a beginner, it'
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Posted by Wools Of Nations on 21st Jul 2021
Cross Stitch Today
Cross stitch today is a pastime for many, with stitchers working on traditional samplers and images, and modern designs and sayings. Many people find cross
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Posted by Wools Of Nations on 11th Jun 2021
A Brief History Of Embroidery
MODERN EMBROIDERY AND HOW WE GOT HERE
Embroidery is the art of decorating material, primarily textile fabric, by means of a needle and thread (and sometimes fine wire). The basic te
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Posted by Wools Of Nations on 11th Jun 2021
How To Use Stitch Markers In Knitting & Crochet
Knitting markers or stitch markers are indispensable tools to crocheters and knitters alike. Stitch markers can be used to mark a certain number of stitches, the
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