The product of an eight year labor of love, fashion historian and designer Susan Crawford has pulled together an incredible collection of designs in The Vintage Shetland Project. Delving into the heritage of Shetland’s knitting traditions, Crawford worked with the Shetland Museum and its curator Dr. Carol Christiansen, choosing the best original designs from the… Read More »
Colorwork
Just Landed: Freia Shawl Balls
We’re excited to announce that Freia Shawl Balls are back in space! These are perfect for your next fingering weight project for spring accessories. We’ve included some of our favorite projects below to spark your inspiration! Details: 430 yards fingering weight 100% Merino Wool 100 gram balls Needle / hook size: 3.25-5 mm $38 1…. Read More »
New to space: BC Garn’s organic wool and organic cotton
“Organic” and “bargain” aren’t usually used in the same sentence. But the latest yarn to hit space, BC Garn, which hails from Denmark, actually can claim both of those terms. BC Garn, as a yarn company, features only luxurious all-natural fibres. The three bases we’re carrying — two weights of 100% organic wool and one 100%… Read More »
CoopKnits Socks Yeah!
Sock designing wizard Rachel Coopey has just produced her own sock yarn! Socks Yeah! is a lovely superwash merino/nylon blend that’s perfect for socks but the tight twist of this yarn makes it perfect for many other projects as well. Available in ten marled colors, you’re sure to find one (or many) that you’ll love!… Read More »
Rowan Felted Tweed
I’ll admit it: I have a bit of a thing for tweed. I love it! It’s just so…classic. Nothing makes me happier than some tweed accessories to go with my winter coat or a smart tweed sweater in the fall. It’s perfect. So with my little tweed obsession, I’m very excited to announce the arrival… Read More »
Guest post: Olga on Fair Isle Knitting
Knitting is knowledge that is built up with time. You may leave knitting and go back to it, but the beauty of it is that muscle memory of your hands will always remember. There are multiple methods of working color work: intarsia, fair isle, Bohus knitting, Armenian knitting- they all incorporate the stranded method, that… Read More »