So given that we recently sold off our sofas and chair, we have had some..lets say..anxious customers wondering what in the world they will be sitting on in the new space. I promise that it will all be ok. Yes, the orange chair is going away. But it will be ok! Our new lounge space … read more »
Here is our lineup of classes starting this week and next: Thursday, April 18th: Reversible Fair Isle Cowl w/ Tanis, 7-9pm; $65 This two-week class teaches fair isle techniques, kitchener stitch and fair isle chart-reading, as you work the instructor/designer’s own pattern: Rimrock Reversible Cowl. Rated “rockin’” – experience knitting in the round is required. (Photo … 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 »
We are excited to announce our newest club! The “Rare Imports” club will feature 6 imported hand dye yarn packages delivered over six months. Each package contains an accessory quantity of hand dye yarn from sources outside of the United States and rarely seen in stores! Each package will contain 1-2 skeins of hand dye … read more »
New spring yarns and patterns are in from Rowan, just in time for warmer weather! (Is anybody else REALLY glad that February is over?) First up is Softknit Cotton, a worsted weight cabled 92% cotton/ 8% nylon blend that’s machine washable. The chain-ply construction keeps it lofty and soft while keeping the cotton fibers secured … 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 »
Carbon fiber is the hot new material for making everything from racecars to bicycles to spacecraft – it’s strong, lightweight, and can be molded into any shape imaginable. Now this technology comes right to your hands with Knitter’s Pride Karbonz! Sharp coated brass tips make working the finest yarns easy, while stitches slide smoothly over the needle … read more »
The blanket that was mostly designed during my latest trip to the amusement parks in Orlando! Walt features raised stripes of Chevron that give baby a nice texture to play with. Select a neutral with lots of bold stripes or choose a bright background and a combination of neutral and colorful stripes, like that … read more »
While we are not really feeling spring weather outside, getting a jump start on spring stitching is key if you want to actually wear your spring garments in March, April and May. Here are the first to arrive at the shop: Tahki Ripple – 100% cotton, 142 yards aran weight, $10 Ripple has a unique … read more »
I spent a long weekend in Orlando this past week and was so excited to be done with the Celestarium project that I quickly found something else rather large to cast on for. On the hunt for my first baby project for my own little bundle of joy, I started to think about a baby … read more »
Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico has been one of our most popular yarns since its recent launch. This delicate yarn is beautiful in its pureness — each shade is carefully blended with naturally occurring shades of baby alpaca and premium mulberry silk. The result is an extremely soft, gleaming yarn with a substantial weight that produces … 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 »
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11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday:
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday:
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