Learn to make the Arches Cowl with designer Mary Beth Temple. The crocheted cowl is a true moebius, started by putting a 180 degree twist in the first round of single crochet. It’s the perfect size to wear long and loose, or to twist a second time to wear it close about your neck. Choose a… Read More »
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Project of the Week featuring NFC Studio DK: Charadriiformes
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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…. Read More »
Fiberstory ONE Bulky – it’s back!
Fiberstory sent us a wonderful giant delivery of ONE Bulky. This super snuggly chunky yarn is 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon with 82 yards per dreamy skein. Priced at $26 per skein, it’s the perfect yarn for your winter collection! Pattern Inspiration I love a good squishy cowl but this winter, I’m thinking maybe… Read More »
Something Light and Lacy From Pepperberry
Between their gorgeous sport and DK yarns, Pepperberry has been providing us with beautiful, soft cashmere in bright colors that knit up into luxurious and fun pieces to wear with pride. And as spring time gets closer, it’s time to start planning some lighter knits! Pepperberry Cashmere Lace comes in all the colorways we’ve come to… Read More »
Cobblestone DK: a New Addition to the Neighborhood
Neighborhood Fiber Co. has been supplying us with beautiful yarn for years. Her yarns offer the perfect blend of unbelievable color and lxurious bases that keep us coming back for more. Well, just to give us another thing to drool over, Neighborhood Fiber Co. has sent us another amazing NEW yarn to play with. Introducing… Read More »