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Hooray! Yarnplaza proudly presents its very own yarn brand: Pink Label. What began as a small fabric shop in the city center of Zaltbommel, in the south of The Netherlands, has now grown into a large international company with an online store selling yarn and other handicraft supplies, as well as an offline inspiration center where all yarn lovers are warmly welcome. And although Yarnplaza now has...

The sun is slowly shining brighter. The temperatures are creeping higher, bike rides are back on the schedule, and newborn lambs are making themselves heard; spring is in the air! And even though hot summer days are still a while away, spring has its own USPs (Unique Selling Points). Not least of which is that spring is the season that sees mother nature embellish herself once more in a riot of co...

Hey there, punch needle fan! It’s bittersweet, isn’t it? We’ve had a blast together for the 6 weeks of the Mandala Punch Along and now it’s over. Have you shared your finished masterpiece with us yet? We can’t wait to see all your mandalas and the color combinations you’ve gone for...

Remember when you were little, lying in bed, cuddling your favorite toy? It was just like having your best friend beside you, allowing you to drift off peacefully and dream the night away. And whenever you were sad, mad, or thought mom or dad were being mean, this same soft playmate would comfort you and cajole you into better spirits with games and adventures. Your cuddly buddy sure was a true fr...

If you have one, it’s undoubtedly your favorite place in the house: your craft room. The valhalla of your home, packed to the rafters with yarn in all the colors of the rainbow. For anyone wanting to update this magical workspace or planning to set one up, we have a few ideas for this creative retreat to share with you...

In this edition of ‘Yarnplaza & …’, we meet Dutch designer Mariska van der Neut, better known as Handmadejolie. Last summer, she published her first book ‘Puur & Naturel Haken’ (Pure & Natural Crochet). Pure materials and calm, natural hues; no prize for guessing which decor style has stolen Mariska’s heart… That’s right, she’s all about Nordic chic. Are you also a fan of this relaxed, minimalist ...