Fiber Fun
What is yarn sold in a twisted bundle called?
A hank
In knitting, “k2tog” means what?
Knit two stitches together
What country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Brazil
What is the official state bird of Minnesota?
The common loon
In Frozen, what is the name of Elsa’s sister?
Anna
What does “superwash” wool mean?
It’s treated to prevent felting in the wash
What does “WIP” stand for in the fiber world?
Work in progress
What US city is home to the first Starbucks?
Seattle, Washington
North Branch is named after a branch of which river?
The Sunrise River (North Branch of the Sunrise River)
Who played Ken alongside Margot Robbie in Barbie (2023)?
Ryan Gosling
Which animal produces mohair?
Angora goat
This tool winds yarn into a cake.
Ball winder
What is the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?
Cold brew is brewed with cold water over many hours; iced coffee is hot coffee cooled and poured over ice
What is the oldest continuously running state fair food vendor at the Minnesota State Fair?
Hamline Church Dining Hall (since 1897)
Which pop star was featured in the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Rihanna
What does “ply” mean when talking about yarn?
The number of strands twisted together to make the yarn
What does “frog” mean?
Rip out stitches / “rip-it, rip-it”
About how many milligrams of caffeine are in an average 8 oz cup of coffee?
About 95 mg
Minnesota borders one Canadian province. Which one?
Manitoba
What actress stars as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday (2022)?
Jenna Ortega
Which South American country is famous for alpaca yarn?
Peru
What is the difference between S-twist and Z-twist yarn?
It refers to the direction the fibers are spun—S-twist spirals left (like the center of the letter S), Z-twist spirals right (like the center of the letter Z).
What is nitro cold brew?
This style of cold brew coffee is infused with nitrogen gas, giving it a smooth, creamy texture and a foamy head, similar to a stout beer.
What year was the city of North Branch officially incorporated?
1901
Which film holds the record as the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide (as of 2025)?
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