Since we know many of you are joining our Escape from Sleeve Island SAL this summer, we thought you might want to brush up on your fancier cast-on skills. Here’s a quick tutorial for the Italian tubular cast-on for 1x1 rib – a cast on that creates a gorgeous edge with a wonderful stretch. You might find this in a pattern for the hem of a sweater vest, or you can replace a simple long tail cast on with this to have a more professional-looking edge. Happy stitching! #fssleeveisland26
We were so excited to receive a surprise new lineup of colors in De Rerum Natura’s Antigone linen yarn. This season, they launched four delicate and warm shades: subtle “parchemin (parchment)”, the rich “pain d`épices (gingerbread)”, the elegant “bronze,” and the refreshing “zephyr”.
Available in space and in our online capsule, these limited runs sell out each year, so snag yours today!
We are SO lucky to have the incredible Dana Williams-Johnson as a neighbor here in the DMV. She is back to offer this incredibly popular event – making a matching sweater for your pup. Dana Williams-Johnson will show you how to take a pattern you’ve already knit and convert it into a pattern for your dog. You’ve already done the hard part; now let’s use up that leftover yarn to make a coordinating sweater!
Book your spot: https://fibrespace.com/event/bespoke-dog-sweaters-with-dana-williams-johnson-072536/
Got the Summer travel bug or just want to escape into your stitching? Unfolding Landscapes has both simple & more intricate knits that are great for travel. Inspired by a journey through Northern Finland, Ronja Hakalehto designed patterns perfect for all your summer adventures from hiking, to warming up by the campfire, to hot summer days - and everything in between. Check it out in space!
A second workhorse yarn to arrive from French yarn maker Fonty! Welcome Tartan 6. This aran-weight wool yarn is machine washable! Tartan 6 is a springy, lofty yarn that might look a little similar to De Rerum Natura Cyrano (they are made in the same mill)! But Tartan 6 is washable and has a nice spring to it that makes it perfect for winter accessories or even baby makes. Danielle just cast on the Walt Baby Blanket in it. Check it out on the Captain’s Log and learn more about the unique way this yarn is dyed that helps to conserve resources!
Happy 4th of July! The shop is open 10-4 today and you can shop our "Independents Day" sale celebrating the independently owned American yarnmakers who bring us incredible yarns, entirely sourced, dyed, and spun in the US!
Save 15% on in-store purchases of these 100% US-made yarns July 3 & 4:
All Spincycle Yarns
All Jill Draper Makes Stuff yarns
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown & Keystone
Harrisville Designs Nightshades
All Mitchell Wool yarns
Plus, save 15% on online purchases of Spincycle Yarns July 3 & 4 with discount code MADEINUSA !
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
We are open July 3 from 10 am - 7 pm and July 4 from 10 am - 4 pm
