Banff Hat by Tin Can Knits Each year, I like to choose a versatile pattern and make it again and again for holiday gifts. This year, I chose the Banff Hat by Tin Can Knits. Like all of their patterns, it is sized from Baby to Adult Large, so I can make it for family […]
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2020: A Gift Odyssey – Alpine Hat using Blue Sky Woolstok
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Destination Handmade Alpine Hat Simple stitching with colorful stripes make for a joyful hat! This free pattern from Blue Sky Fibers shows off each of the fun colors of the Woolstok Mini Bundles as bold, graphic stripes. One mini bundle and one skein of Woolstok 50 will make the hat […]
Brick Sidewalk Beanie
Supplies 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK (DK weight; 100% superwash Merino; 275 yd/251m per 4 oz/113g skein). One skein will make two infant, toddler, or kid hats or one adult small or adult large hat. Samples shown in Canton (infant), Belair-Edison (toddler), Mondawmin (kid), Ziggy Stardust (adult small), and Bolton Hill (adult large). […]
Project of the Week: Cleridae
We have all been captivated by the beautiful designs in Michele Wang’s Capsule collection with Brooklyn Tweed that came out a few weeks ago. With the entire collection currently in space and Michele’s visit next Saturday, we thought it was appropriate to whip up something from the collection to celebrate! While most of us can’t […]
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 […]
Handmade Holiday Gifting: Pomination
This week we’re focusing on a new shop favorite: Biscotte Griffon. It’s a lovely aran weight yarn that self stripes! The yarn does the hard work for you, creating a colorful display of stripes perfect for gifts. And – even better – this soft merino wool is superwash, making it kid-friendly as well. In fact, […]
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 Unique Items
We all have that friend or family member with a wonderfully unique style all his or her own. But what on earth do you make that will work with her discerning tastes? Here are some unique items that are sure to please even the pickiest fashionista in your life. Tatara by Olga Buraya-Kefelian is one […]
The Periwinkle Sheep: Watercolors
After one gorgeous box of their glorious Merino Aran, I’ll admit that I was more than a little excited to see what else the Periwinkle Sheep had to offer and they definitely did not disappoint! Watercolors Sock Yarn is a gorgeous 75% Merino and 25% Nylon sock yarn with a tight twist that makes 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. […]
Introducing the Periwinkle Sheep
Here at the shop, we love a good hand dye more than anything and we think we found something special in our latest addtion: the Periwinkle Sheep. Founded and lovingly dyed by Karin Maag-Tanchak, the Periwinkle Sheep focuses on creating beautiful colors that any stitcher would love to work with. A knitter since the […]