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yarn

[yahrn] / yɑrn /
NOUN
fiber for knitting
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"I had a ball of yarn in my belt bag and cast on my first stitch as soon as I crossed the starting line," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

A solid, by-the-numbers, character-driven yarn, “Detour” ends on a cliffhanger because it’s the start of a series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Inside, there’s a great mix of yarn, art supplies, and classes if you’re feeling inspired.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Smoglandia” is a great California yarn, and one with the ending still unwritten.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Sometimes that was cheaper than trading for cloth and yarn in the markets.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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