Supplies 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK (DK weight; 100% superwash Merino; 275 yd/251m per 4 oz/113g skein). One skein will make two infant, toddler, or kid hats or one adult small or adult large hat. Samples shown in Canton (infant), Belair-Edison (toddler), Mondawmin (kid), Ziggy Stardust (adult small), and Bolton Hill (adult large)…. Read More »
Free Patterns
Bold Brioche
Bold Brioche Worked on giant yarn and needles, this long scarf will take no time at all to finish! Materials MC: 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Bulky (140 yards / 250 grams) CC: 2 cakes Freia Ombré Super Bulky (87 yards / 150 grams) US#19 (15 mm) 24″ circular needle Gauge 6 st per… Read More »
Group Stage
How much cowl can be made from one skein of Newton Worsted from The Fiberists? A lot of cowl! I used a simple stitch pattern from the book “Sequence Knitting” to showcase the yarn’s sheen and color. I recommend using a light-colored yarn to show off the stitch pattern. Although the sequence has only four… Read More »
Project of the week – Tenchi
With the abundance of Jill Draper Hudson available at the shop right now (thanks to her trunk show over the weekend!), I thought it would be a good time to feature the Tenchi cowl! This design is from the Winter 2015 Issue of Amirisu magazine, but can be downloaded from Ravelry. It is worked from… Read More »
The Lace Hunk Hat
I needed a slouchy hat. I had a skein of Fiberists Audubon Bulky. I wanted something more than Stockinette stitch but something less than cables or allover lace, so I isolated and adapted a motif from a Barbara Walker treasury, which I call the Lace Hunk. Working lace in bulky yarn is a great way to practice your… Read More »
Holiday Gifting with Quick, Last-Minute Projects
Bulky and super bulky yarns are ideal for last minute gifts! Between the thickness of the yarn and the large needles, these projects whip up quickly, sometimes in as little as just a few hours! The Cane Bay Wrap by Sarah Smuland is perfect for two skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca Extra. The simple… Read More »
Faded Lines
Faded Lines by Jane Stanley On Ravelry soonish! Materials 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima (218 yards worsted weight Merino) as MC 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co. Loft (330 yards lace weight Mohair and Silk) as CC (this yarn is held 2 stranded so work either by pulling from both ends or split into… Read More »
It’s Mod, Baby!
Berroco Modern Cotton, that is! I am so excited about the latest addition to our “work horse” yarn line up. This machine washable worsted weight blend of Pima cotton and modal rayon is soft, drapey, and comes in a great palette of seasonal brights and rich neutrals. It’s just $8 for each 209 yard skein!… Read More »
Mini Mitts for Tiny Human
When my daughter’s preschool suggested a thinner mitten so that she could better explore the outside world, I went on a search at big box stores for something thin…with no luck. So I grabbed some sock yarn scraps and knocked out these little things! Materials Sock yarns scraps (fingering or sport weight) US#3 (3.25 mm)… Read More »
Me Mine
Just as the holiday gifting is coming to a close, it is time to make yourself something amazing…. Enjoy the luxury of Pepperberry cashmere with this simple project! Stripe four—or more!—colors in this pattern, designed to use every bit of this precious yarn! Supplies Approximately 560 yds (4 skeins) Pepperberry Knits Soft Spun Solid DK… Read More »
Alluvial Deposits
by Rich Ensor Once upon a time, I spied a skein of Bugga! at fibre space, and I had to have it. That skein spent some time in my stash before I finally decided to cast on. Since I have a weakness for twisted stitches and cables, I started playing around and developed a stitch… Read More »