We’re delighted to introduce you to Brooklyn Tweed‘s newest yarn: Vale! 100% American made from sheep to skein, this laceweight yarn is spun from the softest wool Brooklyn Tweed has sourced to date, then dyed in a tonal palette of 14 nature-inspired colors. The Wyoming-grown Rambouillet fibre has a subtle shimmer and softly springy hand you’re sure… Read More »
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Week Wound Up – Friday, February 24
Greetings from space! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying the nice weather lately. Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Freia Ombré Lace Hedgehog Fibres Sock Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock Events There’s just a few spots left in the No Risk, All Reward Steeks!… Read More »
Freia Lace in Space
We have some fabulous new arrivals in space this week. One is the restock of our Freia Petites, little cupcakes of ombre fun. With them we have a new arrival; please welcome Freia’s new ombre lace! This single-ply, 100% Merino lace-weight yarn is perfect for summer shawls. With the vibrant colors we have in stock… Read More »
New lace yarn – Manos del Uruguay Marina
Summer stitching is all about lace! We’ve brought in the newest yarn from Manos del Uruguay – Marina. It is a single ply, incredibly light and soft laceweight yarn that is just perfect for lace accessories. Each color is deep space dyed and we have 15 to choose from! Yarn details: 100% merino superwash wool… Read More »
Just Landed! – Neighborhood Fiber Co. Maisonette
Neighborhood Fiber Co.’s beautiful Maisonette has landed! This scrumptious blend of merino and silk has a lovely drape and sheen that lends itself well to any lace project. With its generous yardage, Maisonette is perfect for shawls, wraps and delicate sweaters. Karida’s beautiful hand-dyed colors we all love truly shine in this beautiful yarn. Check… Read More »
Just Landed! – Freia Ombre Lace
Freia Ombre Lace has returned to space! This lovely wool/nylon blend comes in all of your favorite ombre colorways you know and love from Freia Handpaints. With great yardage in each cake, one skein is enough for most projects! This yarn has fabulous stitch definition and holds even the hardest of blockings with no sweat… Read More »
Berocco Indigo: Keeping it Cool with Cotton
With so much snow and ice lately, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner! Hopefully, our newest yarn from Berocco will help bring us a little closer to some warm weather, at least in our knitting and crocheting. Berocco Indigo is 95% cotton and is made from recycled fibers, making it… Read More »
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…. Read More »
Something Light and Lacy From Pepperberry
Between their gorgeous sport and DK yarns, Pepperberry has been providing us with beautiful, soft cashmere in bright colors that knit up into luxurious and fun pieces to wear with pride. And as spring time gets closer, it’s time to start planning some lighter knits! Pepperberry Cashmere Lace comes in all the colorways we’ve come to… Read More »
Your Week Wound Up – Friday September 5th
So what’s been happening this week in space, and what do you need to know about? I’ve got it all wound up in one place for you! New Arrivals We’ve got Chalet and Chateau by Classic Elite, which were so loved last year we couldn’t keep it on the shelves. This soft mix of alpaca and bamboo is a… Read More »
Red Rock Canyon Part 1
Our newest yarn arrival inspired me to start a new project, even though I have no business doing so. I decided that its sheepiness (that is a word, right?) required something snuggly around the neck. I selected Red Rock Canyon by Romi Hill. I plan to post some tips and my progress on the… Read More »
Titus
We are super excited to announce yet another fantastic new yarn to the shop: Titus by baa ram ewe. This is a FANTASTIC import from England that we just fell in love with at the trade show this year. Titus is a yummy fingering weight blend of 50% Wensleydale, 20% Bluefaced Leicester, and 30% alpaca…. Read More »
A New Scene for Crocheters
For the first time ever, I am very happy to introduce CrochetScene, a new crochet magazine published by Interweave Crochet that uses traditional crochet techniques to create modern and trendy pieces. This special edition comes complete with some seriously adorable patterns for accessories, sweaters, and skirts. With 35 great projects, this magazine is a must-have for… Read More »
Remembering where my Sivia love started
Way back before Ravelry, obsessed knitters stalked Knitty.com for patterns, waited with baited breath for the new issue each season. (ok we still do that) But it was one of the few reliable resources for knitting patterns. In Spring 2004, Sivia Harding’s pattern Variation on a Frill went live. At the time, I worked in… Read More »
DyeForYarn
We are delighted to introduce our newest hand dyer – another gem from Germany! DyeForYarn is located from Nuremberg, Germany. Our first yarn from them is Silk/Baby Camel/Merino, a lightweight fingering to lace weight yarn. It is amazingly soft and snuggly and perfect for a light summer sweater or a fabulous lace wrap. It has… Read More »