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New Yarn!
It’s been like Christmas morning this past week as the UPS truck brought us new yarn after new yarn! From Madelinetosh, we are pleased to carry fourteen colors of Tosh Merino Light. This yarn is a single-ply fingering weight perfect … Continue reading
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Spring Obsession: Books, Books, and More Books
Last week I mentioned how Jack’s spring obsession is Ysolda Teague, particularly her new booklet Saturday Treat. Jack isn’t the only one obsessed with books. I’ve been poring over Coastal Knits, a lovely collaboration between designers Hannah Fettig and Alana … Continue reading
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We have stuff! And more stuff!
I’ve been off for a few days, and yesterday, Yvonne texted me this picture to let me know all the fun I was missing. Wow! In these packages, we received Cascade, Kauni, Brown Sheep, new niddy-noddies, tons of notions, and … Continue reading
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Featured Item Friday, I Mean Saturday: Stitched By Sasha Bags
We are thrilled to feature project bags made by local artist Stitched by Sasha. These stunning box bags and drawstring bags come in a variety of prints sure to liven up your knitting or crochet project. We are amazed by … Continue reading
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Did you get a gift card? WOOOOOO!!!
How will you spend it? Many of our favorite suppliers sent us fantastic goodies last week just in time for you to indulge in yarn for yourself, particularly after a holiday season of crafting for others. From Malabrigo, an amazing … Continue reading
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Featured Item Friday: Knitbot Patterns
Hannah Fettig burst onto the knitwear designer scene with her now classic Whisper Cardigan from the Spring 2009 issue of Interweave Knits. Since then, under her Knitbot label, she’s released patterns with clean lines and elegant shapes that flatter all … Continue reading
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A Really Big Announcement
ANNOUNCING (It’s such a big announcement! It made us so happy that Anna and Helen were dancing, and a man walking on the sidewalk saw them through the window, came in, and asked them what made them so joyful.) YOU … Continue reading
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No Thought Required Scarf
Occasionally, yarn companies put out novelty yarns that make us raise our eyebrows. Such is the case with the Lacey yarn, which is from Berocco. This yarn looks peculiar in the hank (is it gauze? an Ace bandage?), but I … Continue reading
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What’s Going On?
A lot has been happening around the shop lately! Did you know we celebrated our FOURTH anniversary last week? We received a huge restock of Frabjous Fibers hand-dyed top in a number of bases. They flooded during Hurricane Irene, so … Continue reading
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Sock Yarn Scraps: The Ten Stitch Blanket
We’re continuing our series on what to do with your sock yarn scrap with the Ten Stitch Blanket, another free pattern available on Ravelry. Our inspiration is one of our customers, Jen, who would come in regularly while her son … Continue reading
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