Can you believe it’s the last Monday in June already? It feels like summer is finally in full swing. I hope that with all the schedule changes that happen this time of year, you are still finding plenty of time to stitch up the must-make patterns in your queue. We’ve got two new patterns this […]
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Sol Degrade
Spring is such a great time to knit up some lighty, airy knits that will get you through a Virginia summer. Sol Degrade is a beautiful tape yarn with a great, lightweight feel that won’t weight you down as the temperature rises. With 218 yards in each $21 skein, Sol Degrade has wonderful colors laid […]
Hempathy: Bringing Spring to Space!
With all this cold weather, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner and, to celebrate, we are super excited to be welcoming Hempathy back to space. This classic, animal-free yarn is 41% Cotton, 34% Hemp, and 25% Rayon, making it the perfect yarn for warmer weather. While it is technically a […]
Pom Pom Perfection
If you have ever met me around the shop, you know that I have a not-so-secret addiction: pom poms. I can’t get enough of them! In my opinion, a hat is not finished until a perky ball of fluff is perched on top. And honestly, I find them pretty useful! Just when you think that […]
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. […]
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 […]
Dreaming of Sweater Weather: Knitscene Fall 2014
With this week’s sweltering weather, summer has definitely arrived. While we desperately try to cool off with some help from air conditioning, there is no reason we can’t start planning our fall wardrobe! This week brought along the Fall 2014 edition of Knitscene Magazine. Complete with a some truly adorable sweaters and accessories, this edition […]
Beltway Bulky Series: Virginia and Maryland
Materials: US 35 straight needles A darning needle For Virginia (scarf): 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Company Beltway Bulky and equal yardage of Neighborhood Fiber Company Loft in a matching colorway (1 skein is more than sufficient for both projects), and 3 yds of matching ribbon cut into 6 inch pieces. For Maryland (cowl): 1 skein […]