We love Hazel Knits; the beautiful dye work of Wendee Shulsen and team has always dazzled with the depth and range of colors. And now we have a fresh supply of Piquant Lite for you to play with. Piquant Lite is slightly thinner than favorite base Artisan Sock, but boasts nine plies, tightly twisted to… Read More »
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Hedgehog Fibres Sock has Returned
Beloved Hedgehog Fibres Sock is back! The super soft yarn and vibrant colors make it a joy to knit with. It’s light enough for a summer scarf to keep the air conditioning chill away, yet warm enough to transition straight into fall and winter to brighten up those gray days to come. Yarn Details: 90%… Read More »
CoopKnits Socks Yeah!
Sock designing wizard Rachel Coopey has just produced her own sock yarn! Socks Yeah! is a lovely superwash merino/nylon blend that’s perfect for socks but the tight twist of this yarn makes it perfect for many other projects as well. Available in ten marled colors, you’re sure to find one (or many) that you’ll love!… Read More »
The Periwinkle Sheep: Watercolors
After one gorgeous box of their glorious Merino Aran, I’ll admit that I was more than a little excited to see what else the Periwinkle Sheep had to offer and they definitely did not disappoint! Watercolors Sock Yarn is a gorgeous 75% Merino and 25% Nylon sock yarn with a tight twist that makes it… Read More »
Alluvial Deposits
by Rich Ensor Once upon a time, I spied a skein of Bugga! at fibre space, and I had to have it. That skein spent some time in my stash before I finally decided to cast on. Since I have a weakness for twisted stitches and cables, I started playing around and developed a stitch… Read More »
Something New From Hazel Knits
Hazel Knits may be one of my all time favorite dyers. With beautiful colors that have a serious tendency to glow, I can’t get enough of it. Whether you are knitting in dreamy Entice MCN, stitch-defining Cadence, or gorgeous Lively DK, you are sure to get amazing results! Just when I thought it couldn’t get… Read More »
Introducing Gynx Yarns
We love our hand-dyes here at the shop and nothing makes us happier than introducing new ones. Meet the newest addition to our hand-dyed family: Gynx Yarns. Specializing in beautiful self-striping and variegated yarns, Gynx Yarns mixes bright, beautiful colors and yummy bases to create yarns that will be perfect for socks, shawls, and other… Read More »
Hazel Knits Entice MCN
Hazel Knits Entice MCN is back in space, and we could not be more excited! This yarn is a skein of squishy softness paired with unbelievably gorgeous color. With 400 yards per skein, Entice MCN is a perfect blend of 70% Merino, 20% Cashmere, and 10% nylon. The softness and drape makes for perfect accessories… Read More »
Holiday Knitting Ideas: Part one
I promise to post lots of holiday knitting ideas in the coming weeks. I know that I don’t have the time that I thought I would have for gift knitting, so I imagine others are in the same boat. Given the recent success with my father’s birthday socks, (yes, I knitted during the opera, even… Read More »
3.5 Hours
That is how long I worked on the sock yesterday. 3.5 hours. And here is what I have done. At this rate, with a two-three inch top on the sock, I think I am looking at 14 hours total for the pair. Luckily Phil and my dad have the same shoe size so I was… Read More »
New Class added: Socks on Two Circulars
Due to the popularity of the first one, I have added another session of Socks on Two Circular needles with Holly. It starts November 8th at 10 a.m. and you can register online here. If you have always wanted to make hand knit socks, work on two circular needles or find an excuse to buy… Read More »
Steelers Socks Part II
I’ll bet you were all just waiting with baited breath for the second part of this pattern so you could knit your very own pair of Steeler Socks (or not.) Well if not, DEAL. You are getting more pattern. Once the sock reaches the point where your leg meets the top of your foot, you… Read More »