There’s something about the cold winter months that puts us in the mood for fair isle. And there’s something about the holiday season that inspires the need to indulge in […]
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Must Make Monday: Anemone
It’s no secret that the yarnistas are a little obsessed with Knitting for Olive. So it is no surprise that the Anemone Sweater caught our eye when it dropped in […]
Just Landed! Knitting for Olive’s new book!
We’re so excited that Knitting for Olive’s new book has arrived in space! One of our major yarn crushes, Knitting for Olive offers a modern take on classic hand-knits. Their […]
Must Make Monday: Instant Crush
This Monday the Yarnistas are in love. We have a crush on Joji’s newest sweater pattern – Instant Crush. Part of the Ready for Fall 2 Collection, this sweater checks […]
Must Make Monday – HeatWaveTee
Who says handknits are only for cold weather? The Yarnistas are a big fan of multi-season sweaters – particularly here in the Mid Atlantic region. We’ve knitted up this […]
Upgrading Your Knits! Pairing Pascuali Manada for Exceptional Knits
The Yarnistas are not basic. We like big oversized sweaters. We obsess over bright hand dyed colors. And we’re always looking for ways to elevate our knitting. Pascuali Manada is […]
Just Landed – Knitting for Olive CottonMerino
Knitting for Olive has fast become a favorite for all of us. These ethically sourced and produced yarns are perfect workhorse yarns- strong and study for any project, while also […]
Must Make Monday – Hickory Mittens
While the DC area enjoyed a relatively mild New Year, January is back in all its’ chilly glory – and all we want is a warm pair of mittens on […]
Sweater September is upon us!
Sweater September is finally here. Every September we look forward to cooler temperatures and the chance to pull out our woolens. And what better way to get into the pumpkin […]
Must Make Monday: Coloring Book Tee
We’re keeping with a wool-free theme as we head into August for this week’s Must Make Monday. The Coloring Book Tee is a great transition piece- short sleeves for the […]
Knitting for Olive: Pattern Inspiration for Adults
The Patterns: Y-Top Y-top is a fitted summer tank, with a deep V neckline and straight back, knit in a ribbed stitch pattern that creates a stretchy fabric with design […]