Just landed – Asaginu, a truly artisanal yarn from Noro that is created from flax and Japanese washi! This new yarn is the epitome of cool for summer – lightweight and breathable with incredible texture. Asaginu is 69% French linen, 30% Japanese Washi paper and 1% nylon to bind the two. Linen is known for […]
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Miss Babs Damask – Hand-dyed silk and linen yarn
The warmer weather is here, and with it comes an exciting new yarn from the incredible Miss Babs. For those of you that have been looking for a hand-dyed wool-free yarn, you’re going to swoon over Damask! Damask is a flowing, lightweight blend of silk and linen, perfect for summer tops and accessories. The silk […]
Antigone linen from de rerum natura is back for a limited time!
The good news – our favorite organic linen from de rerum natura is back for spring! The bad news – due to global flax shortages, this is the only shipment of Antigone we will receive this year. Be sure to head to the shop to grab yours before it is gone until 2023! Antigone is […]
Mojave Trunk Show from Kelbourne Woolens
Your warm weather stitching inspiration is here! We have a trunk show of garments designed in Mojave from Kelbourne Woolens! This workhorse plant based yarn is a wonderful blend of 60% cotton and 40% linen. It is delightfully lightweight and breathable while still being strong and smooth with great stitch definition. It feels just as […]
Just Landed! New colors of De Rerum Natura Antigone!
Just landed! A fresh delivery of a shop-favorite summer yarn: De Rerum Natura Antigone. We are thankful to have received a good restock of it from France, including four new colors! “Mandarine” (mandarin), a joyful and fruity orange “Lilas” (lilac), a soft, grey violet “Lune” (moon), a light, silver grey “Laurier” (laurel), a warm dark […]
Fresh from France: Antigone by de rerum natura!
The 90 degree weather here in Alexandria has gotten us dreaming of summer tees and tanks. We were so excited to receive this shipment from de rerum natura, just in time to cast on some amazing summer garments! We can’t say enough about this beautiful linen yarn from de rerum natura! We have all the […]
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 […]
Welcome Kelbourne Woolens Mojave!
Fresh out today is a brand new summer yarn for all of us to enjoy. Mojave by Kelbourne Woolens is born out of a love of plant fibers, a beautiful blend of linen and cotton perfect for lightweight garments. This DK-weight is spun with five sets of 2-plys, given you a strong, smooth fiber with […]
Must Make Monday! (June 12, 2017)
Welcome back to Must Make Monday! It seems like Mother Nature flipped a switch overnight, and just like that, summer weather is here to stay. If you’re like me, every time the seasons change I stand in front of my closet and ask myself: What can I wear in this weather?! We have ideas for […]