If you have spent any amount of time at the shop you know that we are huge supporters of indie designers and have an extensive library filled with inspiring designs. When we first heard about Making Stories, a woman owned knitwear design publisher, and saw the classic designs featured in their first book, Woods, we… Read More »
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Just Landed: Fading Kits from Miss Babs
For fans of last year’s Starting Point MKAL with Joji Locatelli, she’s back again with a new pattern. Playing on her own design, Joji is launching a KAL today for the Fading Point shawl, a variation from last year: same dimensions, but different lace and no twisted ribbing. The fun this time comes from working… Read More »
Preparing for Spring Sweater Weather: Southern Riviera
Southern Riviera is the perfect sprint-to-summer sleeveless top. It can layer beautifully or be worn alone for weathering even the most sweltering summer. Alba is the perfect pairing with lightweight organic cotton in a rainbow of color options. BC Garn’s Alba is sustainably produced and machine washable–ideal for summertime garments and accessories for adults and… Read More »
Preparing for Spring Sweater Weather: Ana
We have been loving the soft, light new sport-weight offering Serena by Manos del Uruguay for springtime tops and pullovers. One our trunk show favorites is Ana by the Manos del Uruguay Design Team. Ana features a dolman-sleeve construction and center stitch detail. The surprising lightness of Serena’s alpaca/cotton combo is sure to make Ana… Read More »
Preparing for Spring Sweater Weather: Cullum
Our second offering in our March series of spring sweater inspirations is Cullum by Isabell Kraemer. Cullim is a breezy, top down knit that features lace detailing at the collar, sleeves, and hem. We suggest Kalinka by Karin Oberg to match the sweet simplicity of this garment with warm weather-friendly linen. Kalinka is 100% Linen… Read More »
Preparing for Spring Sweater Weather: Gemini
Since spring is on the way, we’ve been searching for some awesome sweater knits to suit the season. One of our all time favorites is Gemini! This free pattern by Jane Richmond features a lace yoke design that can either be worn to the back or facing forward for a versatile, breezy look. We suggest… Read More »
Yak and Brioche – a match made in knitter heaven
This weekend we host designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian for a special two session workshop on the brioche and tuck stitches. The workshop is designed around her Juko Cowl (available on Ravelry). We love this design for its ability to show off the gorgeous texture and colors of the mYak yarn. AND it comes in two versions… Read More »
Olympic Inspired Projects and Ravellenic Games
With the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games coming up this Friday, it’s time to grab your needles and a new project and settle in for some cozy TV knitting. There’s still time to join our Ravellenics group, choose your event, and cast on with us! Still looking for the perfect project? The… Read More »
Pom inspired Valentine’s Day
If you have school-aged children, you are probably tracking down Valentine’s Day cards for their classmates or figuring out what prize or candy to send your kid to school with on Valentine’s Day. My #fibrespacetinyhuman is only four, but I’ve already gone through two years of Valentine’s Day with her. I really wanted to find… Read More »
WestKnits BestKnits Number 2: Sweaters
Just in time for his upcoming arrival, Stephen West’s WestKnits BestKnits Number 2: Sweaters has arrived hot off the presses! Much like his first book which focused on shawls, this book features 9 of his most fun sweater patterns bound together in one beautiful book. Every pattern has many colorful photographs, giving you a 172-page… Read More »
Brooklyn Tweed Winter 18
Welcome to Brooklyn Tweed‘s Winter 18 collection – an homage to the spirit of deep winter. Dusky hues, voluminous knits, and rich textures evoke the cozy hush of a long midwinter’s night. With warm woolly garments and accessories for men and women in Brooklyn Tweed’s sustainable, breed-specific yarns Shelter, Loft, Quarry, Arbor, and Vale, you’ll want… Read More »