We’re a week away from Christmas, and there’s still time for gifts that only take an afternoon to whip up. We have some great selections for accessories that will work up quickly in cozy heavy yarns and wow the crowd when you open gifts. This Oban hat by Thea Colman is a fabulous cabled hat… Read More »
handmade holiday gifting
New Holiday Notions are Here!
All this week we’ve been eagerly opening boxes to find all kinds of exciting new notions for the holidays we’re so excited to share with you. With a wealth of new tools to add to your collections, we are so happy to welcome Brooklyn Haberdashery, Cohana, and Akerworks products to our shop, and new items… Read More »
Last minute gifting with super bulky brioche
Need a quick but bold gift? I’ve got it! Check out my newest pattern, which is free on our website. It uses two yarns that have recently been restocked at the shop – Freia Super Bulky and Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Bulky. Materials: MC: 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Bulky (140 yards / 250… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting for Guys
It’s so easy to forget about the men in our lives when it comes to stitching, but they often deserve handknits as much as everyone else. With the brand new indie magazine, Rib, geared specifically towards guys, we can finally help our men fill their closets with woolens. The Urban Aran Mitts by Robbie Laughlin… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting: Mrs. Moon Plump Swirl Hat
As we begin to count down to the holidays, time is of the essence! Now, more than ever, we need quick knits (and as the weather turns colder, it doesn’t hurt if they’re cozy too). Mrs. Moon Plump is a super bulky yarn that has been sold out for weeks but is now back in… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with BT Arbor
We are officially in holiday crunch mode now that Thanksgiving has passed. And times like these call for quick, satisfying projects that you can whip out in no time at all for all of your last-minute gifting needs. With the arrival of Brooklyn Tweed’s new yarn Arbor a few weeks ago and the arrival of… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting: Boko-Boko Cowl
We all have that one friend or family member with a very unique sense of style that doesn’t always translate well into a simple knitted hat, mittens or scarf. Enter the Boko-Boko Cowl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian. This sculptural cowl is as much a winter accessory as it is art. A strand of fingering weight yarn… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting – Yak fingerless mitts
This past weekend we were delighted to welcome mYak yarns to space. Working directly with herders across the Tibetan Plateau, mYak brings sustainable yak fiber to the mills of Italy, resulting in luxuriously soft yarn with a wonderful social mission. We loved this yarn so much, we couldn’t wait to knit up the Striped Handwarmers… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Miss Babs Kunlun
The holidays are drawing near, so hats become and even better quick gift knit. They’re small and definitely useful all winter long. Olga Buraya-Kefelian’s Sabi Hat has a cool zigzag texture that looks great on guys and girls alike. The pattern is written in two sizes and since the pattern is surprisingly stretchy, you’ll be… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Lux Adorna Cashmere
Everyone likes to give a little bit of luxury when gifting, so why not knit some cashmere?! Lux Adorna’s Sport Weight Fun Bundles are back in stock, and perfect for crafting a luxurious creation for a friend or loved one. These kits come in array of fun colors that appeal to both genders, and we… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Brioche
We all know that brioche is HOT. Why not consider adding to your skill set as you work towards finishing gifts for family and friends? The Hawkshaw Cowl by Kate Burge and Rachel Price (the ladies behind Spincycle Yarns) is a perfect project for new and experienced brioche knitters alike! Brioche is a great technique… 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 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 »
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 with Stephen West
In honor of Stephen West visiting space this past weekend and his brand new WestKnits BestKnits Number 1 – Shawls book, we’ve chosen to highlight some of his fun shawls for this week’s Handmade Holiday Guide. While you may be hesitant to knit Mr. West’s crazy fingering weight shawls as gifts, keep in mind that… Read More »