Yarn

Ab Fab Kits Back in Stock!

Posted on Dec 23, 2011

Ab Fab Kits Back in Stock!

We are pleased to share that Absolutely Fabulous Afghan Kits are now back in stock! We have limited colors in the shop, but can order all of the original colors.  Come fall in love with these gorgeous hand-dyed yarns all over again.

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Indulgence 6 Ply Back in Stock

Posted on Sep 29, 2011

Indulgence 6 Ply Back in Stock

KFI Indulgence 6 Ply is a shop favorite and it is back in stock with an entire new line of fun colors. This DK weight yarn is soft and washable, making it perfect for socks and baby items.  We especially like it in the Carried Away Car Seat Blanket designed by our very own Erika!   The pattern is available as a Ravelry download or a hard copy sold exclusively in our shoppe. Yarn Specs Weight: 160g Yardage: 426yds Fiber Content: 75% Extrafine Merino Wool / 25% Polyamide Gauge: 21 stitches x 27 rows = 4″ square Recommended Needle: US Size 3 – 6 (3.25mm – 4.00mm) Care: Machine was warm, lay flat to...

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New Colors: Marina

Posted on Aug 16, 2011

New Colors: Marina

We are so pleased to have received in the new colors of Rozetti Marina from Universal Yarn.  Shown below are: Galaxy, Aquarius, Masquerade, and Vineyard, as well as a restock of a past favorite, Poppies. If you aren’t already familiar with this neat yarn, then you need to come check it out!  One skein makes a scarf and it couldn’t be easier.  Simply knit through the top row of loops and the yarn does the work for you.  A simple scarf is worked over 8 stitches on any size needle between a 7 and 11.  Gauge doesn’t matter!  Check out the video courtesy of Universal Yarn on how to work with this exciting new...

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New Shibui Yarns

Posted on Aug 12, 2011

New Shibui Yarns

We are pleased to show you some of the new Shibui yarns that recently arrived in the shoppe. Shibui Sock is an ultra-soft Merino sock yarn that comes in both semi-solids and variegated colors.  We brought in a small fall palette.  It is perfect for socks, shawls, and baby items.  Be sure to check out the book featuring this great yarn. Baby Alpaca DK is incredibly soft and comes in great solid shades.  Pair it with Silk Cloud and your knits become simply irresistible!  We brought back matching colors in both yarns in anticipation of an upcoming fall class Terri will be teaching; the Piega Cowl.  (The sample is up in the shop for you to try on and fall in love...

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Must-Knit Items for Baby Boys

Posted on Jul 1, 2011

Must-Knit Items for Baby Boys

Sonja’s fingers have been flying lately and she’s whipped out some of the cutest items for those little boys in our lives.  If blue is the color of the baby(s) in your life, then you have to check out these new samples! From Sublime Book #612, the Matelot Sweater & Get Knotted Hat. The simple stripe pattern is enhanced by the use of a variegated yarn.  This is a great project to use up bits of DK weight yarn in your stash.  You could add as many different colored stripes as you want! Sonja Used: Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK – Color #0003 “Vanilla” Indulgence 6 Ply – Color #8 From Sublime # 617, the Little Anchor Man...

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