Inspired by a fresh arrival of Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply and Yummy 2-ply toes, we’ve searched the galaxy for some of our favorite multi-colored shawls to show off the beautiful colors of hand-dyed yarn. Because let’s face it — it’s hard to choose just one from this spectrum of spectacular hues! Age of Gold by […]
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Just Landed: Miss Babs Estrellita
If you want your knitting or crochet projects to sparkle, Estrellita is the star you’ve been wishing on! This sparkly fingering weight has silver ply of Lurex alongside a soft superwash merino skein, making it the perfect choice for glamorous accessories or socks. The saturated colors of Miss Babs positively shine on this base – […]
Breathe and Hope Shawl by Casapinka – Free Pattern with Kit Purchase
Each year, one of our favorite designers, Casapinka, has offered a free pattern for people who support their local yarn shop on LYS Day. Although the official LYS Day this year has been postponed until September 12, she is generously offering her free shawl pattern to those of you who buy a kit from us! […]
Project Idea-Destination Unknown Shawl
When I first saw the Destination Unknown shawl by Cheryl Faust, it made me gasp. The subtle color changes of the Spincycle Dyed in the Wool are perfectly offset by the striking solids of Brooklyn Tweed Peerie. The gorgeous herringbone texture is achieved by the deceptively simple mosaic knitting technique. The description by the designer […]
Modular Knitting: a workshop with Olga Buraya-Kefelian
This adventurous beginner class is based on the Konami Scarf design and is worked in modular technique. In this workshop, you will learn the theory of modular knitting and create this stunning ombré scarf of scalloped patterning. You will also learn numerous vital techniques that will be crucial for your future knitting skill set. One […]
Week Wound Up – Friday, July 14
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock Knerd String DK and MCN Fingering Nirvana shawl pins Ann Budd’s Handy Gauge Rulers Events Our Tour de Fleece team is spinning away, but it’s not too late […]
Tool Tuesday: Shawl Pins
A whole wonderful new selections of notions has landed in space recently, and we’ll be highlighting some of the these newest pieces over the next few weeks. This week I’m most excited about these shawl pins from Nirvana. Carved in a smooth spiral in either bone or ebony, these pins make an elegant addition to […]
Project of the Week featuring Periwinkle Sheep Delirium: Nordic Arrows
At the shop, we recently welcomed a new indie magazine: Laine. This new magazine just landed, and each page is brimming with inspiration. This week we’re featuring one of our favorite new patterns with one of our favorite new yarns. Nordic Arrows is a sideways knit shawl that features both i-cord and brioche tuck in […]
Project of the Week: Waiting for Rain
Summer is here and nothing satisfies my summer knitting needs more than a brightly colored shawl project. We have this amazing project in the shop right now for you to check out. Waiting for Rain is another fun design by Softsweater Knits. It’s available on Ravelry. We have a nicely restocked wall of Neighborhood […]
Layer Cake Shawl Mystery Knit-a-long with Sivia
Join us for a spring mystery knitalong with designer Sivia Harding! We will gather our supplies this week while Sivia is in town teaching five different workshops and cast on with her next Friday, April 15th when the first clue is revealed! What You’ll Learn Slipped stitch colorwork, short row shaping, lace and beads! Experience […]
Something Special From Seattle
If you’re anything like us at the shop, you’ve developed a bit of a crush on all things Hazel Knits. With dreamy colors and squishy soft yarns, what’s not to love? Lucky for us, Hazel Knits has sent us quite the Mega Trunk Show – all available starting Wednesday!! The trunk show features “Baby Cakes” and […]