If you aren’t already dreaming of summer, Charadriiformes by Sara Huntington will certainly get you there! This cowl is just plain cool with its cute little shorebirds and calming ocean waves. Knit in three colors, this cowl will not only keep you warm this winter, but will remain a staple in your knitted accessory wardrobe […]
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Handmade Holiday Gifting with Neighborhood Fiber Co. (Part 2)
Sometimes when we’re contemplating a gift, we jump to the conclusion that a quick knit can only be achieved with worsted weight or above. However, this week we’re featuring a lovely cowl in lace weight yarn that proves this stereotype wrong. Knit on US 7s, often with two strands held together, the Iodine Cowl is […]
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Neighborhood Fiber Co.
This week, we’re featuring one of our shop favorite quick-gift knits. The Marian Cowl by Jane Richmond is a delightfully quick knit that results in a luxurious that almost floats around your neck like a cloud of wool. Knit out of super-bulky yarn on size US 19 needles (76 mm), this project can easily be […]
Handmade Holiday Gifting: Ambages
This week we’re focusing on a longstanding favorite: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Chunky. It’s soft, squishy, vibrantly-dyed and chunky weight, making it absolutely perfect for gifts! The tight twist on Studio Chunky gives it excellent stitch definition for all sorts of patterns, ranging from cables to lace and textures. The richness and depth that comes […]
Group Stage
How much cowl can be made from one skein of Newton Worsted from The Fiberists? A lot of cowl! I used a simple stitch pattern from the book “Sequence Knitting” to showcase the yarn’s sheen and color. I recommend using a light-colored yarn to show off the stitch pattern. Although the sequence has only four […]
The Fiberists Newton Worsted
A brand new addition The Fiberists yarns, Newton Worsted is a beautiful yarn that is sure to become a favorite. Locally hand-dyed here in Northern Virginia, this merino/silk worsted weight yarn comes in huge skeins that give you a lot of pattern options and bang for your buck. The merino provides warmth while the silk […]
Holiday Gifting with Cowls
Cowls! With the incredible popularity of infinity scarves, they are perfect for gifting. A huge range of patterns are available in every technique, size and weight of yarn available, so there’s a cowl out there for everyone on your list. These cowls are all sure to work up quickly and will be stylish additions to […]
Faded Lines
Faded Lines by Jane Stanley On Ravelry soonish! Materials 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima (218 yards worsted weight Merino) as MC 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co. Loft (330 yards lace weight Mohair and Silk) as CC (this yarn is held 2 stranded so work either by pulling from both ends or split into […]
Sol Degrade
Spring is such a great time to knit up some lighty, airy knits that will get you through a Virginia summer. Sol Degrade is a beautiful tape yarn with a great, lightweight feel that won’t weight you down as the temperature rises. With 218 yards in each $21 skein, Sol Degrade has wonderful colors laid […]
Berocco Indigo: Keeping it Cool with Cotton
With so much snow and ice lately, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner! Hopefully, our newest yarn from Berocco will help bring us a little closer to some warm weather, at least in our knitting and crocheting. Berocco Indigo is 95% cotton and is made from recycled fibers, making it […]
Jill Draper Makes Stuff: Esopus
Jill Draper Makes Stuff has sent us some truly amazing yarns, and I for one am always excited to get something new from her. This time, she sent us a box of her Esopus, a light fingering yarn that I know I can’t wait to work with! Esopus is 100% Merino, making it super soft. […]