olga buraya-kefelian

If you read our “Ask Olga” article on the Captain’s Log earlier this week, you know that fluff is on trend right now! It is for this reason that we are so excited to introduce a new arrival from @julie_asselin – Anatolia Étoiles! It`s a featherlight blend of soft kid mohair, shimmering silk, and lurex, hand-dyed in a gorgeous range of color ways. Held single or double, it makes airy accessories and garments, or add it to your favorite yarns to give a soft, lustrous halo to your finished fabric.

Check out what we`re stitching with it!

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Ask Olga!

New on the Captain`s Log – designer and teacher Olga Buraya-Kefelian @olgajazzyknits talks about trends in our industry and shares her expertise.

This month, we asked Olga about the fuzzy fluffy vibes and high-volume fibres that are on trend right now. Jump to our blog to see a variety of ways that you can achieve these big volume fabrics (link in profile).

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If you`re looking to add a bit of that special sparkle to your pieces, this #ScholarlySunday is for you! Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish by Claudia Quintanilla @eweknitto features 19 patterns with different ways to embellish your work through embroidery, beading, crochet and lace. Grab your copy in space or online and get stitching today!

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This week De Rerum Natura`s Alice landed in space, and the yarnistas wasted no time finding some great patterns to stitch with it. Here`s a few that have been recently added to their queues! What will you be stitching with Alice?

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