Notes on gauge, yarn and arithmetic.

The guides follow the order a project usually needs: measure the swatch, diagnose a gauge that will not match, choose a substitute by length, then estimate the quantity.

62 guides

  1. 61 · Fibre · 2026-11-08 · 6 min read

    Merino vs lambswool vs Bluefaced Leicester

    Three wools, three different fabrics. How fibre diameter and staple length change softness, durability, drape and stitch definition.

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  2. 62 · Fibre · 2026-11-09 · 6 min read

    Alpaca vs mohair vs cashmere

    Three luxury fibres with different drape, halo and durability. How to choose between them without relying on the price tag.

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