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 »
There have been some exciting additions to the store this week, just in time for spring stitching! Neighborhood Fiber Co Capital Luxury Lace Originally available only through a club here at the shop, this yarn is a 2-ply heavy lace weight with a touch of cashmere. (I think it would work very well as a … read more »
This week was an exciting week for new arrivals at the shop. We got a hand delivered batch of shop favorite – Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted. Each skein is a whopping 400 yards and is $40. We even got a large quantity of the hot color of the season – Rock Creek Park (a … 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 »
Astral Bath Compass Sock Have you been looking for a new, squishy, fingering weight yarn to make the perfect gift for someone this holiday season? Yourself, maybe? If so, you are in luck! We have a shiny new shipment of Compass Sock in from one of our favorite indie hand dyers – Astral Bath … read more »
Need a holiday gifty that is fast and luxurious? We have a solution! Easy Breezy Mohair Scarf Materials: One skein Neighborhood Fiber Co Loft: 1 oz / 330 yards, 60% Mohair / 40% Silk US #8 needles (I recommend using bamboo or wood straight needles for this yarn) Directions: Cast on 36 sts Work in … 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 »
We have partnered up again with Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Co. for a wonderful new club that will get you ready for the holiday gift giving season! Get inspired with a colorful package and exciting yarns in this four-month club. The cost is $195 for in store pick up and an extra $20 for … read more »
My love-fest for Karida Collins and her ability to make pretty yarn is widely known. I have knitted more projects with her worsted base than any other yarn (although Brooklyn Tweed is catching up). Today I arrived at the shop to find an amazing pile of color in our kitchen – hand delivered by Karida … read more »
This May, we thought we would host a knitalong for a fun quick”ish” scarf / wrap that you can wear through spring and into the warmer summer months. With the abundance of fingering and sport weight yarn in the shop, there are so many options for light weight yarns. Unable to decide between the two … read more »
While springtime doesn’t usually bring up images of knitting, I have a hard time putting down my needles regardless of the season. Even though the weather is gorgeous and we have less of an excuse to spend time indoors, there’s still a way to work yarn into your schedule. The soothing benefits of knitting can … read more »
Entrelac Color Burst Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti This is our newest free pattern, just in time for spring baby knitting. The purple squares are worked with a textured lumpy and bumpy yarn to give baby something fun to feel while snuggling under their blanket. By using Miss Babs Yowza and it’s huge yardage, here … read more »
Dipped in a Bit of Lace Cowl by Danielle Romanetti For those who have picked up (or plan to pick up) a dipped infinity kit from Neighborhood Fiber Co, the pattern below would be a great alternative option for the yarn in the kit. Materials Dipped Infinity Kit from Neighborhood Fiber Co (8 mini skeins … read more »
Knitters everywhere share a fondness for Jane. She took the same care and attention to detail with her characters that knitters bring to their work. As Austen spent time with her characters they blossomed, became intimate friends, and I imagine, surprised her along the way. Knitting is like that. It begins with some yarn and … read more »
I love to start new projects. I start them all the time. Finishing, not so much. Once I’ve figured out a pattern, I quickly become bored and want to move on to the next new thing. (Working at a yarn store full time is not a good way to cure this, in case you were wondering.) … read more »
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