summer crochet

This week we’ve been welcoming Garthenor to the shop. Danielle has picked out some patterns that she loves for Garthenor Number 2:

“For those looking to show off the depth of color in the natural shades of wool of this yarn, these two accessory patterns by Ysolda Teague are my go-to. For those who need color in their life, may I suggest pairing one of these natural shades with Spincycle Dyed in the Wool for a vest like Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers. I also love Moonbumps by Maxim Cyr for a bit of subtle color variation while the neutral main color allows it to be a versatile accessory that coordinates with lots of outfits. For our crocheters, take a look at the Apple Blossoms Gloves by Vytene Laucyte that you could stitch in 2 shades of Number 2 for a neutral look or pair Number 2 with some color in Wooldreamers 90 Varas or Spincycle. The Cobblestone Cable Hat by Noelle Stiles would be another great cozy option too.”

Let us know in the comments what you might be stitching up with your Garthenor Number 2!

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Earlier this week we introduced you to Garthenor Organic Number 2. Today, let’s dive a little deeper into why we`re so excited to carry this brand!

At their start in 1999, no organic standards existed for wool yarns, so the folks at Garthenor worked to help write the first-ever organic standards for woollen yarns. In 2003, they became the first company in the world to produce fully certified organic wool yarns. Now, everything they do is certified to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). These standards cover animal welfare, chemical inputs, working conditions, and ethical standards throughout every stage of production.

The company is also Climate Positive, and offsets twice the carbon dioxide of every skein they sell. So far, they`ve offset over 50,000kg of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - equivalent to over 128,000 miles of driving.

Then there`s the mill - Wales` first ever worsted spinning mill and the first new mill of any kind in a generation. Set up with machinery restored from mills all over Europe, they help bring these amazing yarns to life while also giving old machinery a new purpose. There are so many reasons to love and support this brand. Welcome to space Garthenor!

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Join us this week to learn a new technique in space! We`ll be stitching up all kinds of skills like lace, mosaic, and fair isle knitting plus building crochet skills and independent studies!

Book your spot at the link in our profile!

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Missed our NYD cast-on event? No worries! We’re still slipping into the New Year, one cozy stitch at a time. We’ve knitted up @olgajazzyknits Squish House Socks in one of our faves, Spincycle Plump.

Grab the free pattern and some Plump from our online capsule and cast on your own squishy, comfy pair today!

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