Yarn choice

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Create colourful socks and elegant sweaters and shawls with our pick of the best yar

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The Knitter Magazine

20 March 2025

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YOU WILL NEED ■ Mint smooth plush fabric 58.5x30cm ■ Pink smooth plush fabric 58.5x30cm ■ Yellow plush fabric 58.5x9cm ■ Purple plush fabric 14x14cm ■ Orange plush fabric 14x10cm ■ Cream smooth plush

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