The weather is finally warming up and it’s time to think about cleaning and storing our winter knits for the season. The most important thing to take care of before tucking them away for spring is to make sure that they are clean! Dirt, makeup, perfume, and skin oils not only stain or damage fibers […]
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Laine, Issue 2: Spring/Summer 2017
Issue 2 of Laine Magazine is now available! This issue focuses on all the joys of a Nordic summer where you can let your mind wander, enjoy nature and stitch away. This issue features a variety of lightweight sweaters, comfy accessories for cool summer nights and even a cozy colorwork sweater for when fall begins […]
Inspired for Spring: Hempathy
Even though we were just hit with a blast of winter this past week, spring is in the air and before we know it warmer days will be upon us. Enter Hempathy: the perfect yarn for spring and summer. For those of us who love to wear our knits year round, Hemapthy offers the perfect […]
Project of the Week: Secret Beach Infinity Scarf
This week we’re focusing on prepping for spring and summer! With The Fibre Co.’s latest arrival, Luma, why not whip up a cute accessory for even the hottest days ahead? Luma is a lovely blend of merino, cotton, linen and silk that will keep the chill of the AC away without making you overheat. With […]
Hempathy is back
I am so excited to have Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy back in the shop for Spring! Hempathy has been around for a long time, and with good reason. It is a workhorse spring / summer yarn of cotton, hemp and rayon. It knits somewhere between sport and DK. There are some wonderful new colors available in […]
Spring Forward With Rowan!
New spring yarns and patterns are in from Rowan, just in time for warmer weather! (Is anybody else REALLY glad that February is over?) First up is Softknit Cotton, a worsted weight cabled 92% cotton/ 8% nylon blend that’s machine washable. The chain-ply construction keeps it lofty and soft while keeping the cotton fibers secured […]
Spring yarns are here!
While we are not really feeling spring weather outside, getting a jump start on spring stitching is key if you want to actually wear your spring garments in March, April and May. Here are the first to arrive at the shop: Tahki Ripple – 100% cotton, 142 yards aran weight, $10 Ripple has a unique […]