On Friday we received the latest special issue from Interweave Knits: Knitscene Accessories. The issue features 35 accessory projects that have me thinking about my holiday knitting already! The issue also features lessons on entrelac, fair isle and intarsia. Here are some highlights to inspire you… Colorwork Accessories I love simple colorwork for gifts. It … read more »
Take the time to celebrate the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day, May 13th. And if you’re a mom, start writing your wish list–we keep them on file at the shop! There are many ways to translate your love of yarn into a beautiful gift to honor the women most important to you. Knitted … read more »
The spring issue of Knitscene is here! Fortunately they seem to have decided, much like us, that it’s way too early to be knitting tiny cotton sleeveless tops and they have given us some sensible sweaters that we can wear right now – and even some hats and mittens! (Well, OK, there are a few … 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 »
It’s been an interesting week, weather-wise. First, space had a shaky day on Tuesday with the East Coast Earthquake. Our walls really shook, but nothing was damaged, and – most important – all the yarn is safe. Today, we’ve had some pretty severe thunderstorms. Now, we’re headed into a weekend that could see more big … read more »
One of the most exciting new yarns of the season comes to fibre space™ this week – The Fibre Company’s Acadia (rav link). Acadia is a two-ply blend of merino, baby alpaca, and silk. This Friday, we will be one of the first shops in the nation to have this yarn in stock. Come down … read more »
We are getting excited about the start of our next knitalong, the gorgeous Brigid Jacket, found in the Vintage Modern Knits book. It is a modern twist on a traditional aran sweater – featuring two gorgeous cable panels on its front. We are starting this week with yarn selection and swatching. Knitted at sixteen stitches … read more »
At fibre space, we’ve been fans of The Fibre Company (rav link) since before we opened our doors. From Canopy‘s (rav link) luscious drape to Terra‘s (rav link) delicious color palette, we can imagine knitting an entire wardrobe using nothing but FC yarns. So how did they get as good as they are, and how … read more »
The Interweave Knits preview is up! Here are a few staff favorites: Bavarian Tulip Mittens by Judy Alexander – worked in on skein of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (available at the shop). These would also be lovely in Fibre Company Terra or Madelinetosh DK. Leitmotif Cardigan by Carol Feller – worked in the Fibre Company … read more »
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