25% off Paintbrush Mohair, luminous kid mohair and Peruvian Pima cotton yarn in 40 radiant colors!25% off Paintbrush Mohair, luminous kid mohair and Peruvian Pima cotton yarn in 40 radiant colors!

Yarn School 101

From natural fibers and yarn weight to spin and dyeing, our Complete Guide To Yarn explores the basic language of yarn and the many varieties you encounter when shopping for it... Learn to choose yarn with both your heart and your head!

Learn all about yarn with our Complete Guide To Yarn article.Learn all about yarn with our Complete Guide To Yarn article.

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From how to cast on (we recommend the long tail cast on!) to how to bind off and from the knit stitch to the purl stitch, our legendary knitting tutorials walk you through every step. Never let a simple ssk or kfb hold you back, and take your skills up a notch with tutorials on using dpn's, working Kitchener Stitch, knitting intarsia, and tons more. Come learn with us... We love to share our knowledge!

Learn to make a perfect matching bind of for the Long Tail Cast On with our free Long Tail Bind Off knitting tutorial.Learn to make a perfect matching bind of for the Long Tail Cast On with our free Long Tail Bind Off knitting tutorial.

Sometimes when you’re feeling extra nitty-gritty, you may yearn for your bind-off edge to look identical to your cast-on edge. That’s where the Long Tail Bind Off comes in. It’s the perfect match for the Long Tail Cast On, both in appearance and stretch, and is oh-so satisfying! Learn how it's done with our free Long Tail Bind Off Tutorial.

 

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Learn to knit along with our best-selling Learn To Knit Kit!Learn to knit along with our best-selling Learn To Knit Kit!

Is learning to knit on your 2026 list? Our best-selling Learn To Knit Kits have everything a beginner needs to launch a lifetime of knitting, from Super Soft Merino wool yarn to crystal-clear instructions. The New York Times Wirecutter picked our kit as one of the best fiber craft kits for adults... And it's easy to see why!

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Beautiful yarn in a glorious spectrum of colors with hand-knit pieces, showcasing Purl Soho’s collection of natural fiber yarns and unique knitting patterns.Beautiful yarn in a glorious spectrum of colors with hand-knit pieces, showcasing Purl Soho’s collection of natural fiber yarns and unique knitting patterns.

Discover how beautiful your knitting can be with Purl Soho yarn! Your favorite yarn store for over 20 years, we sell the finest natural-fiber yarn in thousands of extraordinary colors and textures... Only available at Purl Soho! Whether you’re looking for DK yarn, worsted yarn, bulky yarn, or any other yarn weight, our online yarn store has everything you need to bring joy to your knitting. Explore our knitting kits + yarn bundles, exceptional tools + notions, and knitting patterns, too—including tons of free knitting patterns you’ll love!