We are so excited to announce a fun holiday weekend KAL we are hosting with local designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Scroll down below for all the details for the project, Olga’s picks for yarns and the skills needed. Then join us on Saturday from noon to 3 pm in our lounge space to knit along with […]
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Featured Project: Dovetail Sweater in Alegria Grande
Calling all color lovers! The Dovetail Sweater by Quinn Reverendo lets you explore gorgeous color combinations. Choose a solid color of Alegria Grande, then have fun putting together your five favorite colors for the eye-catching yoke. This design uses “Bocados”, which are 49 yard mini skeins of Alegria Grande. With a palette of ten […]
Mission: Cables
Welcome to our new online learning series – Space Missions! We will post a class project, materials list to purchase, followed by free video content on IGTV and YouTube. The classes are free to participate in. We just ask that if you need supplies, you choose to support our shop during this difficult time by […]
The Sharon Show MKAL by Casapinka
Each year, designer Casapinka hosts a summer Mystery Knit-A-Long (MKAL) for a new shawl design, featuring her signature simple textured stitches and striking color play. This year’s MKAL is “hosted” by her cat, Sharon from Security, so expect a lot of fun and whimsy! Share the joy of watching the design develop with stitchers across […]
Mission: Lace
Welcome to the second destination of Space Missions, our new online learning series. Throughout the summer and into the fall, we will post a class project, materials list to purchase, followed by free video content on IGTV and YouTube. The classes are free to participate in. We just ask that if you need supplies, you choose to […]
Mission: Hats
Welcome to our new online learning series – Space Missions! Throughout the summer and into the fall, we will post a class project, materials list to purchase, followed by free video content on IGTV and YouTube. The classes are free to participate in. We just ask that if you need supplies, you choose to support […]
Seven Sisters KAL – Picking Up Stitches for the Neckband and Sleeves
By now, your Seven Sisters Top is looking like a real garment – you can even try it on! The final knitting steps are to finish the sleeves and neck band by picking up stitches and knitting ribbing for a few rounds. The technique is the same for both areas. Preparing to Pick Up Stitches […]
Seven Sisters KAL – Shaping the Back and Joining the Shoulders
At this point, you’ll be working four sections to create the front and back of each shoulder. Cut the yarn and rejoin between each of the sections. When you’ve finished each of the front shoulder pieces, it’s time to move on to the back. Danielle has a great video about how to measure armhole depth, […]
Seven Sisters KAL – Separating the Front and Back and Armhole Shaping
We’ve been working in the round up to this point in the KAL. Now we’ll be working back and forth on the back separately. This will allow us to shape the armholes for a great fit. Measuring the Body You’ll begin this part when your top measures 15″ from the cast on edge (so […]
Seven Sisters KAL – Starting the Body with Increases
Congratulations! You’ve made it through your 5″ of ribbing, and are now ready to start on the main body of the sweater in gloriously fast stockinette stitch. The body of the sweater contains some simple increases spaced around what will become the front and the back of the top. These help shape the garment. If […]
Seven Sisters KAL – Casting On!
The Seven Sisters KAL officially kicks-off today, and we’re excited that so many of you will be joining us virtually for this fun summer top. If you would still like to join in, we have a fresh restock of the Blue Sky Printed Organic Cotton and solid colors of Blue Sky Organic Cotton in our […]