Knitting for Olive Pure Silk has landed in space, just in time for warm weather knits! We have fallen in love with the Knitting for Olive line of yarns and are excited to add a new base for spring. This 100% pure raw silk fingering weight yarn is perfect for lightweight summer garments and scarves. […]
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Harrisville Day for Night Collection
We just got restocked on Harrisville Daylights and Nightshades! Harrisville Nightshades is truly unique pairing a rich black wool with a hint of color, creating a shadowy blend that will produce a garment unlike any other. Daylights is identical to Nightshades, but the color palette is built on undyed cormo wool, dusted with six different […]
Knitting for Olive: Pattern Inspiration for Kids
Baby Bear Bonnet The Baby Bear Bonnet is a baby bonnet with cute rounded bear ears. The bonnet is worked back and forth. The bonnet has an I-cord edge and I-cord strings to tie it up. Sizes: 1 (3, 6, 9, 12 – 18, 24) months, to fit head circumference: approx. 33-37 (36-40, 39-44, 43-46, […]
Just Landed: Berroco Arno
Just landed for fall! Berroco Arno is ideal for timeless wardrobe staple pieces. Cotton and Merino wool combine for the ultimate in softness and stitch definition. This lightweight yarn has a tube construction, which stitch up into a light and airy fabric. Available in a sophisticated color palette, with new marled colors that bring a […]
Featured Project: Pendennis Club knit in Jill Draper Kingston
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 […]
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 […]