When we moved into our new store in 2017, several of our amazing yarn companies created custom colorways to celebrate our new permanent location at 1319 Prince St. Spincycle created “the Royal Mile” for us. The colors are inspired by our logo and fibre girl herself, but the name itself has significant meaning. The Spincycle […]
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Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn – Let’s get colorful!
Just landed! This joyful book by Stephanie Lotven of Tellybean Knits takes self-striping yarn beyond the sock. Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn is a trove of patterns for bright, fun and colorful sweaters and accessories. Watching a pair of gorgeous handknit socks disappear into her shoes inspired her to create new ways to use those […]
Winter Lights Shawl and Woven Chevrons in our custom Hazel Knits kits
Just when you think Stephen West couldn’t possibly have yet another design that takes your breath away – he does it again. The yarnistas audibly gasped when the two designs for his Hiberknitalong 2020 were revealed. The hard part?- – choosing which one to knit first! Each of these shawls uses four skeins of fingering […]
Bernadette Cardigan in Di Gilpin
When we brought Di Gilpin in from Scotland, I was so excited to have found a lovely sticky wool with incredible softness. I knew it would make absolutely gorgeous garments. This winter, I was finally able to find what I felt was a perfect pattern for this yarn – Bernadette by Quince & Co. I […]
Just Landed! Floops – handmade snag free stitch markers!
Here in space, we are always on the lookout for new tools to improve our stitching experience. We’re excited to introduce you to Floops! Despite their funny name (Floppy + Loops = Floops), these are a seriously useful. Plus, they are lovingly handmade in the beautiful mountains of Vermont. So what is a Floop? A […]
Featured project: Nina Hat
This week we are featuring the Nina Hat in Manos del Uruguay Franca, since Franca is now back in stock at the shop! It’s a quick satisfying project, but mostly I love it because it shows off the gorgeous variegated colorways of Franca. The single ply Merino soaks up the dye and makes a really […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Slouchy Crochet Beanie in Merino No. 5
Crochet Slouchy Beanie by Loopy Mango As we get down to the final days of gifting, here’s a super quick hat that you can crochet up in an hour! Grab your large crochet hook and one skein of Loopy Mango Merino No. 5, and you’ll have this trendy slouchy beanie ready just in time. […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Making Tracks Snood in Mrs. Moon Plump Superchunky
Making Tracks by Mrs. Moon This super squishy cowl looks tricky, but just simple slip stitch technique! Pick two of your favorite colors of Mrs. Moon Super Chunky, and you’ll be done quickly. This luscious blend of merino and alpaca is super soft, so perfect for a warm knit that can be worn next […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Mohair Headband in Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft
Mohair Headband by Loopy Mango With the holidays fast approaching, we can all use a gift idea that works up FAST! This tie-on headband by Loopy Mango uses their scrumptiously soft Mohair So Soft yarn and big needles, so you’ll be finished in a few hours. This soft and fluffy headband is perfect for those […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Olde City Cowl by Kelbourne Woolens
Olde City by Kelbourne Woolens Olde City cowl is worked in the round on circular needles with the yarn held double throughout. Fisherman’s Ribbing is the simpler cousin to brioche, and will create a wonderful squishy fabric. The project takes 3 skeins of Lucky Tweed. To hold the yarn doubled, wind center pull balls and […]