Just arrived all the way from Australia! Himalaya is a DK weight yarn, spun using a luxurious blend of 80% Merino and 20% Cashmere, making it incredibly soft and warm. It’s perfect for cold weather knitting! I am absolutely in love with this shawl from Stephen West. It would work up quickly and beautifully in this yarn, … read more »
Manos del Uruguay Fino We are excited to have the very newest yarn from Manos del Uruguay – Fino. Fino is a kettle dyed single ply merino and silk blend in fingering weight. Each skein is 246 yards/225 meters and $28.50. Whip up your favorite fingering weight lace shawl project or check out the Simple … read more »
It is always exciting around here when a fresh new delivery of hand dye arrives from Skein Yarns in Australia. (see project ideas and other posts about this fab stuff here.) Today’s shipment is still not labeled and on the shelves, and you know what that means! 10% off!! Skein Top Draw Sock (a shop … read more »
Like a true crazy stitcher, I decided two days ago that I needed a gray scarf to match the coral dress that I intended to wear to the Smithsonian Craft Show Benefit Dinner. And, given that I am a crazy stitcher, I decided on a pattern that calls for laceweight yarn. So on Monday evening, … 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 »
The most delightful yarn floated into space just ahead of Hurricane Irene: Skein HandDyed Yarns from Australia. This gorgeous stuff, dyed by Kristen Finlay, is available on Skein’s Etsy site and at our shop – so far, nowhere else. Another example of how special fibre space is! We have three of Skein’s yarns in: the … read more »
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