Meet the Team: Becky
Becky has been working with Michigan Fine Yarns since September 2020, and - fun fact - she lives in Charlotte, North Carolina! You read that correc...
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COMMUNITY BLOG
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Unboxing Life at MFY
It has LONG been discussed that we’d like to share more of what goes on behind the scenes at MFY - from the yarny goodness and running a small busi...
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2023 Southeast Michigan Shop Hop: November 2-11
Enjoy all the fibers arts have to offer this fall with the annual Southeast Michigan Shop Hop! With 15 participating shops and tons of great prize...
ALL ARTICLES
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Welcome to the Blue Sky Fibers Ely Capelet Knit Along (KAL)! Welcome to the Blue Sky Fibers Ely Capelet Knit Along (KAL)! The Ely Capelet is covered in lattice cables and is the ideal layering piece to add to your wardrobe. The pattern is knit flat, seamed together and finished with a cozy cowl neck. Designed in soft and lofty Woolstok Tweed - a blend of 85% Fine Highland Wool, 15% Donegal and... -
We are thrilled to be partnering with Mittens for Detroit, Inc., - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects, purchases, and distributes new mittens and gloves to those in need in Detroit, Michigan, and other nearby underserved cities - as a collection location. Read on to learn more about Mittens for Detroit and how you can get involved! Be a MittenMaker Donating handmade mittens are a wonderful way... -
Welcome to the 2022 MFY Holiday Countdown! We wanted to create a countdown calendar that everyone would be able to participate in! Join us each day starting December 1st as we open a new day’s gift - especially for you! How it Works What can you expect you ask? There will be sales, downloads, freebies and more! Each day, we will unveil the next item.... -
Welcome to the Malabrigo Seeing Spots Vest Knit Along (KAL)! Welcome to the Malabrigo Seeing Spots Vest Knit Along (KAL)! This lovely pattern was designed by Afifa Sayeed, and was hand selected for this KAL during Malabrigo's Open Call for designers. The vest is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up, using two constrasting colors of Malabrigo Rios Solidos - your favorite worsted weight, 100% Superwash Merino Wool now available in... -
We are bringing fiber festival fun right here to Livonia! Join us the weekend of October 12-14, 2023 for learning and community. Schedule and descriptions of event sessions are below. Schedule Wednesday, October 11th 🕥 10:30am-12:00pm: Knitted Knockers 🕛 12:15pm-1:45pm: Sweater Series: Anatomy of a Top Down Raglan Sweater Thursday, October 12th 🕔 5:00pm-6:30pm: Intro to Stranded Colorwork🕡 6:30pm-8:00pm: Intro to Amigurumi 🕡 6:30pm-8:00pm: Intro to Holiday Stockings Friday, October 13th 🕥 10:30am-12:00pm: Sweater Series:... -
Welcome to the Peacock Plumes Afghan Crochet Along! Join Cascade Yarns and Melinda Miller this fall for a wildly wonderful crochet along! Melinda designed the Peacock Plumes Afghan using Cascade Yarns' Anthem - an affordable, 100% acrylic yarn - but the pattern also works with Cascade 220 Superwash for a wool option! With weekly installments and step-by-step instructions, this stunning blanket is accessible for crocheters of any skill... -
Join Sirdar and Katie Jones for the sunniest make along of the summer. Katie designed the Day Tripper Picnic Blanket exclusively for Sirdar, inspired by the pop art of Peter Blake and The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine. This beginner-friendly CAL starts with the simplest granny square and builds your crochet confidence over six weeks to create a bright, bold picnic blanket ready to make... -
Casting on a new project is always exciting, but there's something special about a knit along because you know crafters around the world are casting on the very same pattern! Our team is knitting right along with you, and we will share our notes throughout the project! Pattern Notes Is it just us or is there something incredibly satisfying about garter ridges? Section 9 is...
