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 […]
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Introducing Woolfolk Yarns Luft
Woolfolk has come out with another stunning yarn: Luft. This bulky weight is simply beautiful! Luft combines with incredible softness and warmth of their signature Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino with organic pima cotton. The cotton serves as an outer tube to hold the merino fibers together, creating a lofty and light yarn. Despite being a […]
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 […]
Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 17: Summer 2016
While summer isn’t synonymous with cozying up under a knitting project, it is in fact a great time to stitch up great projects that are as enjoyable to make as they are to wear on lazy summer afternoons. The latest edition of Pom Pom Quarterly has done a fabulous job of creating a collection worthy […]
Just Landed! – Noro Tokonatsu
Noro Tokonatsu has landed! This beautiful worsted weight yarn shimmers in the sunlight, showing off little flecks of colors. Since the bulk of the fiber content is cotton, it’s just perfect for those spring and summer garments that will last all the way into fall. While it’s single ply tweedy nature fits in seamlessly with […]
Yarnista Files: Seasonal summer projects
Getting this post up just under the July wire. And, in seasonal fashion, it’s meltingly hot and humid out there. So, the Q of the month is: What are your go-to summer projects? And what say you to a seasonal knitter/crocheter who avoids doing so in the heat? What should they try to get their summer project […]
Old Town Happenings: Arlington County Fair seeks entries!
Hey knitters and crocheters, ever dream of winning a blue ribbon at the county fair? Wait no longer! This year, for the first time, Alexandria City residents can center items for judging in the Arlington County Fair. The fair, to be held Aug. 5-9 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street South, Arlington), […]
Yarnista Files: Well-traveled yarn
The long Memorial Day weekend is over. While that sadly means we’re back at work right now, it also means we have something else to look forward to: Summer trips! Naturally that got us to thinking about travel projects. So: What’s your most well-traveled project that you can remember (past or present)? And let’s be honest now. […]