If you’re a beginner, Laura suggests choosing a basic yarn to start with like cotton or wool. “I wouldn’t go for anything that’s shiny or fancy because it will be slippery and tougher to ...

Shoppers will find a range of natural yarns, from hand-dyed, metallic silks to basic yarns by well-known brands like Noro from Japan and U.S.-based Berroco, but there’s not a synthetic fiber in ...