Franca is back! Franca is Manos del Uruguay’s colorful, single-ply super bulky yarn. We have a TON of their new variegated colors now in stock for winter gifting. Franca is perfect for trendy super chunky hats and cowls and make great gifts for kids and adults! It is amazingly soft, and the single ply takes […]
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Now back! Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend
We’re yearning for fall knitting and nothing feels quite like the lux merino and silk combo of Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend. Silk Blend is a single plied DK weight yarn with a silky softness that you want right next to your skin. As always, Manos del Uruguay is a fair trade company […]
Tools Tuesday – Mini Tools
This week we are highlighting Katrinkles Mini Tools! These lightweight, 2.5" square tools are made out of domestic cherry wood and look amazing as an accessory (as well as being a portable knitting library). They are handy to have along, whether you tuck them inside your project bag or hang them from the ball chain [...]
Ready for a fresh, spring yarn? Meet Lino!
The oddly warm days this past week have had me thinking ahead to light, spring tees and shells. Enter BC Garn Lino, a shiny and bright 100% linen that softens as it's knit and worn. This yarn is fingering weight and machine washable for easy care. Yarn Details: Lino is a plied fingering weight, machine [...]
Cozy Bulky from Toby Roxane Designs-Just in Time for Christmas!
Cozy Bulky from Toby Roxane Designs is here! Fresh from pattern designer and fibre expert Toby Roxane Barna (who visited us in space for workshops in November), Cozy Bulky is a super bulky single ply yarn that's perfect for a snuggly warm cowl or hat. Try it for last minutes gifts like The Big Hat [...]
Just landed: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed
Another new fall yarn arrived in the shop this week – Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. Rich, soft and luxurious, tiny nubs of color scattered throughout the yarn echo the changing hues of the natural world. About Silkroad Aran Tweed 85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere 104 yards / 50 grams Gauge: 18 sts per 4″ […]
Fall Yarn Arrivals: Manos del Uruguay Franca
We have another new fun fall yarn arrival in the shop this week – Manos del Uruguay Franca. Franca now comes in fun variegated colors, including a few speckles. (The Cincuenta colorway is a celebration of Manos del Uruguay’s 50th anniversary!) With its bulky gauge in a hefty 150 gram skein, this yarn will be […]
Welcome Manos de Uruguay Silk Blend!
As many of you know, we absolutely love Manos de Uruguay yarns. Manos Maxima is one of out all-time favorites, and we’ve been expanding our collection to include Serena, Alegria, and Serpentina- all fantastic yarns for a wide range of projects. This week, we’re welcoming a new addition- Silk Blend. This gorgeous DK blends soft […]
Just Landed: Vesper Sock!
There’s nothing quite like a good self-striping yarn; the way the stripes just appear under your needles and make the most perfect socks you can’t wait to show off. What better time to finally tackle socks, or play with color than now, when we’re freshly restocked of our favorite hand-dyed self-striping sock yarn- Vesper Sock. […]
Welcome Di Gilpin!
Di Gilpin first caught Danielle’s eye at EYF this past March. She had been on the hunt for a soft, sticky (ie NOT machine wash) sport weight yarn to round out our offerings and the gorgeous colors caught her eye so she stepped into their booth and was greeted by their wonderful team. Upon chatting […]
Just Landed: BC Garn Bio Balance
Spring is finally here and we’re ready to welcome new yarns into space. This season we’re debuting a new base from longtime shop favorite BC Garn- Bio Balance. This yarn is a beautiful balance of 55% wool and 45% cotton in a light fingering weight perfect for transition sweaters. Wrapped in soft cotton and wool, […]