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Guides & articles
Yarn cruise planning guides.
Practical guides for buying yarn on cruise shore days — what to bring, what to buy, and how to plan a yarn crawl in each region.
Reviewed July 29, 2026
The Best Yarn Shops on an Alaska Cruise
Where to buy yarn on an Alaska itinerary — from Juneau to Ketchikan to Seward, with shore-day timing and what to buy.
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Reviewed July 29, 2026
Icelandic Wool: A Guide for Cruise Shoppers
Lopi, plötulopi, lopapeysa patterns, and what to buy in Reykjavik on a cruise shore day.
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Reviewed July 29, 2026
What to Knit on a Cruise (and What to Leave at Home)
The best cruise knitting projects are portable, don't require a chart, and use yarn you can buy at ports. Here's how to plan.
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Reviewed July 29, 2026
Shetland Wool: A Shore-Day Guide for Cruisers
Jamieson's, Jamieson & Smith, Jumper Weight, and what to buy in Lerwick on a cruise call.
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Reviewed July 29, 2026
Yarn Weight Terminology: US vs UK vs European
Fingering or 4-ply? DK or double knitting? A practical guide for cruise yarn shoppers buying internationally.
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