yarn
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Inside, there’s a great mix of yarn, art supplies, and classes if you’re feeling inspired.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Much of the stuff of modern life, from nylon yarn to PVC pipes to acrylic paint, ultimately comes from fossil fuels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Thought to be made from a cattle femur, this decorated Anglo-Saxon spindle whorl, used to provide weight while spinning yarn, was unearthed from farmland near Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
Brigit dropped to her knees and unpacked her satchel, setting out the balls of yarn and her knitting needles.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing yarn
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
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