Join author, designer and podcaster Mary Beth Temple to learn the basics of the broomstick lace technique, including beginning, increasing, decreasing, and incorporating other stitches while learning to make a scarf. Broomstick lace is one of the extended techniques that both crocheters and knitters seem to be more and more interested in, and it’s a lot… Read More »
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Tunisian Crochet Part II: Lace workshop with Mary Beth Temple
You know the basics of Tunisian Crochet – now what? Take your Tunisian to the next level with author, designer and podcaster Mary Beth Temple by learning about more intricate lace stitches, and how to read both Tunisian symbol charts and patterns. This lace workshop can be a continuation of Tunisian Crochet skills learned in… Read More »
Arches Cowl Workshop with Mary Beth Temple
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 »
Tunisian Crochet Part I: Learning the basics with Mary Beth Temple
Join author, designer and podcaster Mary Beth Temple to explore the basics of the Tunisian technique, including Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Knit and Purl, increasing, decreasing, and full row colorwork. Techniques taught/reviewed Basics of the Tunisian technique, including Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Knit and Purl, increasing, decreasing, and full row colorwork. Skill level Beginner and up… Read More »
Must Make Monday
Can you believe it’s the last Monday in June already? It feels like summer is finally in full swing. I hope that with all the schedule changes that happen this time of year, you are still finding plenty of time to stitch up the must-make patterns in your queue. We’ve got two new patterns this… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, June 22
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Tulip Carry C Bamboo interchangeable needles Etimo crochet hook set Lykke interchangeable needles with short tips Rib Magazine No. 2 | Navigate Hedgehog Fibres Sock Lux Adorna Fun Bundles Purl & Loop Bracelet… Read More »
KOEL Issue 3
KOEL Issue 3 has arrived and celebrates the simple pleasures of a Nordic summer, blending Scandinavian and Asian influences into a beautiful collection of projects. KOEL takes a different approach to the needle arts, selecting projects to create a handmade home rather than a handmade wardrobe. Each issue has a variety of knitting, crochet, latch… Read More »
Just Landed – Lemonade Shop!
So, when Danielle told me that she got in new sparkle yarn, my response was, “Omgeeeeeeeeeee. Yes!” When I found out it was Lemonade Shop? “OMGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. I’M DYING RIGHT NOW!” We have two lovely bases in store from Lemonade Shop, based out of Colorado. Both fingering weight bases take the dye brilliantly and are perfect… Read More »
Just Landed! – Miss Babs K2
We’ve gotten a brand-new shipment of Miss Babs K2, just in time for last minute holiday crafting! This bulky weight base is bouncy and warm for all of your winter woolen needs. Colors take brilliantly to K2, thanks to its merino base and 3 plump plies give it fabulous stitch definition. Check out our three… Read More »
Just Landed: Periwinkle Sheep Delirium
Delirium is a heavenly new base from shop favorite Periwinkle Sheep! This lovely fingering weight yarn is a scrumptious blend of merino and yak dyed in the clean, saturated colors you love. It offers a tight twist and crisp stitch definition for a wide range of projects, including textured, lace or cabled patterns. Whether you… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Freia Super Bulky
While there’s still plenty of time to get your holiday crafting done, sometimes you just need a quick project to provide enough satisfaction to keep your motivation up. Enter Freia Super Bulky. We’ve just received a new shipment of this beautiful gradient yarn that works up in practically no time! It’s most definitely a staff… Read More »
Week Wound Up – Friday, July 1
Greetings from space! I’ve returned from vacation and am ready to share what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just landed The very popular knitting mugs from Debbie Bliss are back! Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Organic Cotton has landed, accompanied by a brand new set of… Read More »
Hooked on Indie: New Crochet Books!
In space just in time for Independence Day – three new independently published crochet books! We’re focusing on carrying independently-published books and local authors as much as possible, so we’re pleased to have these great new books for crocheters from the fine folks at The Crochet Project. The Shawl Project: Book One features six one-skein projects and… Read More »
Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 17: Summer 2016
While summer isn’t synonymous with cozying up under a knitting project, it is in fact a great time to stitch up great projects that are as enjoyable to make as they are to wear on lazy summer afternoons. The latest edition of Pom Pom Quarterly has done a fabulous job of creating a collection worthy… Read More »
Just Landed! – Noro Tokonatsu
Noro Tokonatsu has landed! This beautiful worsted weight yarn shimmers in the sunlight, showing off little flecks of colors. Since the bulk of the fiber content is cotton, it’s just perfect for those spring and summer garments that will last all the way into fall. While it’s single ply tweedy nature fits in seamlessly with… Read More »