Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed Miss Babs Yowza, Yummy 3-ply and kits for Starting Point and Find Your Fade Restock of Fringe Supply Co. Field bags in Charcoal and Blue Lots of fabulous new pins from Fringe Supply,… Read More »
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Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Fingering
I am so delighted to have added an old friend back into our inventory for the fall season. Since we opened, we have been a proud stockist for Stonehedge Fiber Mill. This family run mill in East Jordan, Michigan is really helping to preserve the American textile industry. The company not only spins yarn right… Read More »
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… Read More »
Holiday Stitchalong this week – Straight up Santa
Week Five: Straight up Santa 10% discount on the yarn for these projects this week! Option One: Whimsical Holiday Hat Starts Sat Nov 30 – Fri Dec 6th 1 hank in each of two colors of Ella Rae Mega or Rowan Big Wool Pattern available on our blog Option Two: Bearded Santa Hat (crochet)… Read More »
Stitching for your Sweetie
It’s just under a month until Valentine’s Day and baby, it’s cold outside! Time to get to work on a quick and warm project for someone special. Here is our quick guide to great gifts for your Valentine. For Him: Knucks – Knit these cozy fingerless gloves in DK weight yarn and spell out a Valentine’s message on the… Read More »
Crochet Holiday Stocking
by Niya Costley Materials: 5.00 mm H hook Worsted Weight yarn Sample Used: 1 Skein each Shepherd’s Wool Worsted Stonehedge Fiber Mill 250 yards(229 meters) in Garnet and White Gauge: 20 sc = 4″ Rows 1-15 in pattern =4″ Abbreviations: Beg ~ beginning CC ~contrasting color ch~ chain dc ~double crochet FO~ fasten off Mc… Read More »
Sale! Shepherd’s Wool DK is now 20% off
Shepherd’s Wool DK is now on sale at 20% off! It was regularly $10 per skein of 120 yards but has been marked down to $8. Stonehedge Fiber Mill’s Shepherd’s Wool has been a favorite staple of ours since the shop opened, and the DK weight is just as amazing. Each skein is 100% merino… Read More »
Knitscene Accessories 2012
On Friday we received the latest special issue from Interweave Knits: Knitscene Accessories. The issue features 35 accessory projects that have me thinking about my holiday knitting already! The issue also features lessons on entrelac, fair isle and intarsia. Here are some highlights to inspire you… Colorwork Accessories I love simple colorwork for gifts. It… Read More »
Shepherd’s Wool DK Mesmerizes
As many of you know, Shepherd’s Wool from Stonehedge Fiber Mill is perhaps one of the most loved staple yarns at the store. I am grateful that a lovely customer suggested looking into it before we opened the shop. Working with a family run operation in the US has been wonderful for us as a… Read More »
Knitting Local with Tanis Gray!
We have had some exciting events in Space recently! Not too long ago, we had the honor of hosting Tanis Gray and her new book, Knit Local at the shop, along with many of the garments from the book. The focus of Knit Local is on America’s Homegrown yarns, which are a big deal for… Read More »
The little things
Accessories, oh how satisfying it is to knit something under 500 yards. I have been so busy cranking out sweaters that I had forgotten how nice it is to be able to finish something in just a few days. Last week I finished up this Woodsmoke Scarf by Jared Flood which is from Brave New… Read More »
Hats happen
I have finished two hats this week and am working on a third that I hope to have done by Friday. I don’t know why I am knitting hats…well I sorta do. This first one is Maggie’s Beret, a free pattern at our shop and also a class. I worked on this during a class… Read More »
Behind The Scenes: Stonehedge Fiber Mill
Do you know where your yarn comes from? We do, and we’re here to tell you about it! 100 sheep and 10 years later, Debbie, a shepherd, spinner, and fiber artist, started Stonehedge Fiber Mill, providing custom fiber processing services as a way of adding diversity and value to the farm. Her goal was to be able… Read More »
Featured Yarn – Shepherd’s Wool
Stonehedge Fiber Mill is located in East Jordan Michigan. It is a 150 year old farm that opened its mill operations in 1999. They produce a wonderfully soft and fluffy merino yarn in a worsted weight. It has become a staple here in fibre space and is loved by everyone who tries it out. With… Read More »