Cookie Policy

Like most websites, yarnwren.com uses cookies and similar technologies to make our site work properly, remember your preferences, understand how our crochet patterns and tutorials are used, and support the affiliate links that help keep this site free. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which together describe how we handle your data and your relationship with this site.

If, after reading this page, you still have questions about how cookies affect your visit, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your browser on return visits, remember choices you have made, and collect information about how pages are used. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifying details on their own, but they can be linked to information you provide or to your browsing behavior, which is why we treat them carefully.

Similar technologies, such as pixels, local storage, and tags used by third-party services, may work alongside cookies to achieve the same purposes. For simplicity, we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” throughout this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Not all cookies serve the same purpose. On yarnwren.com, cookies generally fall into the following categories:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure browsing, and basic accessibility. Without these cookies, parts of the site — like loading a stitch tutorial or an amigurumi pattern page — may not work as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our site settings because the site relies on them to operate.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you make while browsing, such as display settings or previously viewed craft categories, so your next visit feels more convenient. These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly required for the site to work.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our patterns, DIY guides, and seasonal content — for example, which pages are most popular or how long readers spend on a tutorial. This information is aggregated and helps us decide what to write about next, whether that is a new amigurumi design or a seasonal wearable pattern. It does not identify you personally.

Marketing and Affiliate Cookies

Some cookies are used to support affiliate links and occasional marketing partnerships. When you click a link to a yarn shop, craft supply retailer, or other recommended product, a cookie may track that referral so the partner can credit us if a purchase is made. This does not change the price you pay. For more detail on how these relationships work, see our Affiliate Disclaimer and Disclosure pages.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain features on our site rely on third-party services, such as analytics providers, embedded content, social sharing buttons, or advertising networks. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their tools on our pages. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies, and we encourage you to review their own privacy and cookie policies for full details.

Because we frequently reference outside inspiration and imagery in our craft tutorials, you may also want to review our Image Credits and Pinterest Disclaimer pages, which explain how externally sourced visuals and platform links are handled on this site.

Consent and Your Choices

Where required by law, we ask for your consent before non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) are placed on your device. You will typically see a cookie notice or banner when you first visit yarnwren.com, allowing you to accept or adjust your preferences. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings as described below.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings menu. You can usually choose to:

• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete existing cookies from your device
• Allow cookies only from sites you trust
• Receive a notification each time a cookie is set

Because browser interfaces vary, we recommend checking your browser's help section (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or others) for specific instructions. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of yarnwren.com — including pattern downloads or comment features — from working properly.

How Long Cookies Last

Cookies on our site fall into two general lifespans. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period — ranging from a few days to a couple of years, depending on their purpose — unless you delete them manually beforehand. Analytics and marketing cookies typically fall into this second category, allowing us to recognize returning visitors over time.

Content, Craft Advice, and Cookies Are Not the Same

It is worth noting that cookies only relate to how our website technically functions and how we measure engagement — they have no bearing on the accuracy or safety of the crochet patterns, amigurumi instructions, or DIY tips we publish. For guidance on how we research and fact-check our content, please see our Editorial Policy, and for general limitations on using our tutorials, our Disclaimer page offers useful context.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the tools we use on yarnwren.com. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date, so we encourage you to check back periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Questions?

If you would like more information about our use of cookies, or if you have concerns about your data, please visit our Contact page or write to us directly at [email protected]. You can also learn more about who we are on our About Us page.