The cool weather we’ve had this spring has been great for knitting – and spring just got a whole lot cooler with the release of Wool People 5. Jared Flood says: Back in August when I began mapping out the concepts and art direction for this collection, I thought it would be fun to do … read more »
Here’s a quick rundown of our new arrivals, along with some project ideas to get you started. Freia Yarns Freia Yarns are here! Tina Whitmore thoughtfully designs the extra-long color gradients in her Freia Ombré Fingering and Freia Ombré Refined Merino Silk Worsted on beautifully soft bases. (Read more about her design and dyeing processes … read more »
Iceland has a great knitting tradition that is still popular today – take a walk through the streets of Reykjavik and you’ll see lopapeysa sweaters being worn by young and old. These sweaters, developed in the 1950s to preserve traditional Icelandic styles and to utilize the unique wool of native Icelandic sheep, are so popular that you can buy … read more »
Brooklyn Tweed is at it again! Hot on the heels of last month’s Wool People comes BT Winter 13, a collection of cozy cold-weather knits designed by Jared Flood, Veronik Avery, Julie Hoover, and Michele Wang. 18 new patterns knitted in Loft and Shelter make up three style stories – Timeless Colorwork, a modern look at … read more »
Some new arrivals have just landed – just in time for a quick Valentine’s day gift or to get a jump on some spring knitting! New to us but a classic from from Debbie Bliss, Rialto Chunky is a luxurious 100% extrafine merino that’s machine washable! Great for a quick winter hat (a Betsy hat takes … read more »
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 »
With Nancy Bush arriving next week for three wonderful workshops and the recent article on Muhu style knitting in Knitting Traditions magazine (now at the shop), we thought it was about time to get a history lesson on the ways of Muhu knitting. Muhu Island, just off the coast of Estonia in the Baltic sea, … read more »
The holidays have drawn to a close (did you finish all of your holiday knitting yet?), some of us have taken down our decorations, and it’s time for some selfish knitting! The fine folks at Brooklyn Tweed have provided inspiration as always with the newest edition of Wool People, and now that we’re not all madly … read more »
We all have someone on our gift list that could use a cute, plush bear, right? (Reli)ef Bear is the perfect holiday project, as it’s designed to be knit on big needles in Audubon Bulky from local artists, The Fiberists, so you can knock it out in no time! An even better reason is that … read more »
The new winter issue of Twist Collective is online! Winter is the season for knitters – even those of us who lay our needles down during the summer find ourselves picking them up and looking for new projects once we feel that certain chill in the air. With great patterns, shopping ideas, and informative articles, Twist Collective delivers plenty of inspiration to … read more »
I love a good accessory piece that I can throw around my neck earlier in the winter season. Last week I taught an Intro to Lace class and thought I might as well knit the pattern along with my students The project is the Troubador pattern by Tanis Gray (free on Ravelry!). The yarn is … read more »
Everyone at fibre space™ is eagerly anticipating this weekend – the Plucky Knitter’s east coast debut! We are very excited to host Sarah, who will be bringing along many sample garments to inspire you. Sarah is well known in the hand dyer community for her rich, singular colorways, and since 80% of her yarns are … read more »
The weather is starting to get colder, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are everywhere. It can only mean one thing…Autumn is approaching and it’s handknits season! If you (like us) are looking for a great new addition to your knitting wardrobe, check out the new Triple Divide Cowl pattern from our very own Tanis Gray. Tanis … read more »
This morning Brooklyn Tweed released their newest pattern collection, which is timed nicely with the arrival of 15 new colors of SHELTER (already at the store!) You can view the entire collection here. Here is a quick preview of the collection, with a few of our favorites! Burr – knitted jacket with shawl color Uses … read more »
Yarn Details Yardage: 400 yards per 8 oz. Fibre: 100% superwash Merino Gauge: Worsted (4-5 sts per inch) Cost: $40 We just received a large restock of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted at the shop! This is one of our top yarns in the store for a reason! The nice tight twist on this … read more »
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