With a fresh batch of Jill Draper Makes Stuff Kingston in the shop, we are dreaming of spring sweaters. Cool mornings and evenings are the perfect time to throw on a light handknit sweater. We love this eye-catching design from designer Thea Colman. The Pendennis Club sweater checks all of our boxes for a transitional […]
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2020: A Gift Odyssey – #9 Cowl in Noro Ito
#9 Cowl by Rosemary Drysdale The slow color changes of Noro Ito are showcased beautifully in this simple, one-skein cowl project. Bonus? Non-knitters will never know that the yarn did all of the work! The #9 Cowl is a great beginner project – it is knit flat using knits and purls. The two edges are […]
Tis the Season for Mrs. Moon Yarns!
Just in time for the gift giving season, we have a fresh restock of Mrs. Moon yarns! Available in three bases, Mrs. Moon yarns come to us from the UK. These luxuriously soft yarns are a blend of Merino and Baby Alpaca. In addition to a gorgeous palette of colors named after sweet treats, these […]
Our Top Three Project Picks for Freia Merino/Silk Fingering
We just received a fresh batch of the Friea Merino/Silk Fingering! This yarn flew off the shelves this summer. This merino and silk blend is part of the “Refined” series of yarn, that is only available in select shops. The gorgeous hand-dyed ombre yarns truly shine with the sheen of the silk in the base. […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Getting Warmer Cowl in Woolfolk Luft
Getting Warmer Cowl by Espace Tricot This light and cozy cowl is perfect for gifting – the combination of a luxury, bulky yarn and simple stitches make for a quick project. This large cowl looks equally good draped over the shoulders, or worn loosely at the neck. It’s a free pattern on Ravelry, and only […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Banff Hat in Dream State and Gilliatt
Banff Hat by Tin Can Knits Each year, I like to choose a versatile pattern and make it again and again for holiday gifts. This year, I chose the Banff Hat by Tin Can Knits. Like all of their patterns, it is sized from Baby to Adult Large, so I can make it for family […]
Just Landed! Berroco Mochi
Winter yarns don’t always have to be bulky and heavy! We’re excited to introduce Berroco Mochi – a fluffy yarn that is as delightful as freshly fallen snow. This Baby Alpaca, Wool and Nylon blend comes in an easy to work chainette yarn. This structure lets you knit at a worsted or Aran weight gauge […]
Just landed: New Woolfolk Colors and Patterns for Fall
Just landed – three new grey blue colors of Woolfolk that are perfect for crisp fall moods. We’ve added these colors to our Woolfolk color line up in both Tynd (fingering) and Far (worsted). These colors are on our webstore for you to shop! Shop Tynd here and Far here. Woolfolk has also released […]
Just Landed! Periwinkle Sheep Wolke
Just landed! We have a fresh new batch of richly saturated colors on Wolke, an airy silk and mohair blend from the Periwinkle Sheep. The fluffiness of the mohair blends beautifully with the softness of the silk, and this base takes dye beautifully, resulting in gorgeous shimmering colorways. These are hand-dyed in Albany, NY. Yarn […]
Just Landed: Making Stories Issue 4: Subverting the Norm
The latest issue of Making Stories has landed in space, with plenty of projects and articles to inspire you. The theme for this issue is Subverting the Norm. From the creators: “Issue 4 is an invitation to take a look at the craft we love and share as a way of challenging the status quo, […]
In Our Orbit: Patterns for Self-Striping Sock Yarn
Don’t get us wrong, we love self-striping yarn for a basic sock. But if you’re bored with your vanilla socks, are looking to try a new technique, or just aren’t a sock knitter, here are some of our favorite other uses for self-striping sock yarn! Fancy Socks: These socks are anything but basic, but still […]