Our coral reef window display has gone away. [sad] It is being picked up this evening by the Smithsonian. If you have pieces that you want sent along, please bring […]
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The weekend turns up an octopus and a quick knit success story
We received lots of amazing goodies this weekend to add to our coral reef window, including this amazing octopus from Ginny (seen here eating Cynthia’s face). Even the adorable little […]
Behind The Scenes: Stonehedge Fiber Mill
Do you know where your yarn comes from? We do, and we’re here to tell you about it! 100 sheep and 10 years later, Debbie, a shepherd, spinner, and fiber artist, started […]
Happy 100th Birthday EZ!
“Really, all you need to become a good knitter are wool, needles, hands, and slightly below-average intelligence.” — Elizabeth Zimmermann, Knitting Without Tears. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of […]
Twist Collective Fall 2010
We always get really excited to see the new patterns in Twist Collective. Really, really excited. So excited that Lesley was up at 5 AM checking them out! (We know […]
EZ 100th Anniversary Lace Knitalong
Elizabeth Zimmermann, the grande dame of knitting, sprang into existence clutching her knitting needles on August 9, 1910 (8/9/10!) What better way to celebrate than to knit a lace project […]
Get ready for the fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits
The Interweave Knits preview is up! Here are a few staff favorites: Bavarian Tulip Mittens by Judy Alexander – worked in on skein of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (available at […]
Holiday Heatwave!
I know, the last thing you want to think about when it’s 100 degrees outside is holiday knitting, but it’s getting to be that time, my little chickadees! (Especially if […]
a sport selection process
The Callie Bib Tee is complete. You can see that there are several modifications. First, I added waist shaping and extended the overall length of the project. I also knitted […]
Fall Knitscene preview is up!
We are now carrying Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Spin Off and Knitscene, so we were delighted to see the preview of the next magazine to hit the store – Fall […]