There’s still time for holiday shopping, and we have our third edition of Yarnista favorites to inspire you. This week, Cat has picked out her must-haves for the season. Start with a solid base in a project tote. This leather-handled canoe tote from 65 South is the ideal commuter companion – comfortably lap-sized for car… Read More »
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Tools Tuesday: Yarnista Holiday Notion Gifting
Here is another special edition of Tools Tuesday for holiday gifting! Each week, we will be sharing a kit hand selected by one of our team members. This week, Kerry shares her favorites for the holidays. Kerry is planning on being good about finishing works in progress in the new year, so she’s hoping… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Yarnista Holiday Notion Gifting
If you’re looking for great gifts for knitters, we always recommend notions. To help with putting together a gift, the yarnistas are pulling together the notions they’d love to unwrap for the holidays. First up, Teddy’s picks for the perfect tools present: Teddy is a huge fan of the Danika project bags. These large triangular… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Holiday Soaps
Stock up for the holidays with our favorite soaps from Little Seed Farm. Handmade in Tennessee, Little Seed Farm products are handmade from natural and organic ingredients, sustainably farmed and sourced. We’ve brought back the popular coal soaps from last year’s holiday season. With packaging featuring Farm Goat Gozer in his festive best, this lumps… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Notions Clutch
There is a special kind of frustration that comes with discovering you don’t have a stitch marker in your project bag at a critical moment…or finding out that while you have three pens and tape measure in this tote, you don’t have a crochet hook to help pick up a dropped stitch. Tracking notions is… Read More »
Tool Tuesday: Gleeners
Sweater Weather! Sweater weather is finally here, and we are pulling all of the hand knits out of storage for the season. After spending the summer packed away, it’s time to refresh all the shawls, hats, and sweaters we will be wearing. We love our sweaters, but sometimes we have to deal with pilling. For… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Fringe Twister
Fringe has been making a comeback, and we’re ready to finish off all our projects with a clean and stylish fringe. Whether you are knitting, crocheting, or weaving, the Fringe Twister from Schacht is the best way to add a fun and trendy pop to your shawl, towel, or whatever else you make! The photo… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Jul Shawl Sticks
We’ve been fans of Jul leather closures and accessories for some time now. Made of gorgeous leather with screw-in closures, a Jul clasp has been the finishing touch for many of our classes and projects, a polished looking fastener that won’t damage your hand-knits. This week we’re featuring Jul’s shawl sticks, the perfect addition to… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Maker’s Keep
Part of my New Year’s Resolutions has been to get my many notions in order, and keep them in order. This means losing fewer stitch markers and figuring out where all of my needles actually are so I spend less time hunting for that one double-point I need to finish a hat. Keeping track of… Read More »
Tool Tuesday: Tulip I-Cord Maker
The Tulip I-Cord Maker is perfectly designed to quickly and easily whip up an i-cord braid for any project. Best used with lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns, this nifty tool rests comfortably on your table for easy cord making. Beyond projects, crank out a decorative braid to wrap gifts, decorate gifts, or twist into… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Woolbuddy Dryer Balls
Your yarnistas are here to help you through every stage of a fiber project, from choosing patterns and yarn, all the way through the blocking and showing off your hard work. That includes long term care of your finished garments and accessories, as well as the rest of your wardrobe. This week, that includes featuring… Read More »
Tool Tuesday: CocoKnits Mesh Bag
If you’ve had a chance to stop by the new space, you’ll know we’ve kept all our old favorite yarns and tools, but brought in some new treats for the new space and to greet fall. New in space this week we have a whole collection of CocoKnits notions to add to your collection. We’re… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Welcome Little Seed Farm!
We’ve had a busy time in space, moving and making our permanent home welcoming. As we settle in, we have been making room for new products, and this week we are pleased to announce we are now stocking hand and lip balms from Little Seed Farm. Little Seed Farm is the dream project of Eileen… Read More »
Tool Tuesday: Vetiver Hearts
Soon it will be time to pull sweaters and shawls and all sorts of garments out of storage, and add to your wardrobe with a whole new batch of hand knits. With the weather (maybe) cooling down, it’s time to consider those new projects to keep us cozy all winter. It’s also a good time… Read More »
Tools Tuesday: Blocking Wash
Finishing can seem like a daunting task; weaving in ends, blocking, it’s all a lot of work that still has to happen after you’ve finished all your knitting and crocheting. I’ve been piling up finished projects all summer so I can do all my blocking in one exciting afternoon of wet wool and late summer… Read More »