When you browse the yarn shelves in your favorite store or search online for new treasures, one thing quickly stands out: not every yarn is smooth and neatly twisted. There's a colorful world of textured yarns that add unique effects to your knitting and crochet projects. But what exactly hides behind names like Bouclé, Chenille, or slub yarn...

When we think of Ottoman textile art, we see floral arabesques, tulips, and carnations – motifs that survived for centuries on fabrics, embroideries, and lace borders. Under the umbrella term Oya (Turkish for fine lace/edging), narrow decorative trims were created in Anatolia and the Ottoman Empire – as needle lace (iğne oyası), crochet trims (tığ...

If you've ever held a yarn that felt both incredibly soft and surprisingly strong, chances are it was core-spun yarn. As the name suggests, it's made from a core wrapped in another fiber (spun around it). The result is a yarn that combines strength with luxury – a perfect balance of function and beauty.

Argyle – those iconic overlapping diamonds – has traveled far. From Scottish Highland traditions to golf sweaters, from retro classics to fashion runways, it's a design with staying power. Its charm lies in the mix: structured but playful, timeless yet fresh. And that's why it's trending again today.