After discussing vegan, organic and natural yarns last week, we were reminded just how finite our planet and its resources are. Luckily, there are wonderfully creative people that are finding ways to recycle yarn, to make yarn from recycled materials and to use recycled materials to craft instead of yarn! We don’t pretend to have captured all of the inventive options out there,...

We celebrate our planet all year round, but this time of year it feels extra special. Whether you are choosing eco-friendly yarns, making projects to reduce your impact on the environment or choosing to use digital patterns to limit your paper consumption, it all adds up! We thought it would be fun to feature some patterns that allow us to help Mother Nature...

Most of us aim to reduce our impact on the environment in some way. Maybe you have reusable grocery bags, compost food scraps or drive a hybrid/electric car. Perhaps you ride your bicycle to work, dutifully take out the recycling or maintain a vegan or vegetarian diet. While these practices may be second nature to you, have you extended this line of thinking...

Did you see the news? We’ve started a new knit-a-long! We are joining Malabrigo’s 2021 KAL and the pattern is the beautiful Temperance Shawl designed specifically for this event! You know we love community and hope you’ll join us as we knit through this shawl together! You can find details on the event here! Did we mention the pattern is FREE?! Knit in...

Sometimes it feels like knitting gets all the love, but crochet deserves its own spotlight! This is a great time of year to learn to crochet, to dust off the hooks or to enjoy the fact that you're already a fabulous crocheter! While there are an infinite number of reasons to pick up the craft of crochet, here’s just a few that we think...

March has had us dreaming in green and (mentally) traveling to the picturesque Shetland Islands. We are honored to carry a wide array of Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift yarn which comes in over 220 colors! Jamieson’s is a family-owned business - now in its fifth generation! - with a rich history and beautiful heart. We hope you enjoy learning more about this special company!...

One of our suggestions for celebrating National Craft Month was to try a new craft. Your first thought may have been, “Well, I’m a knitter so I guess I could try crochet (again).” Or vice versa. There are so many ways to use yarn beyond these two popular pastimes though! Let’s explore some of them. Macrame Macrame is a method of creating textiles...

If you’re getting ready for warmer weather, but haven’t quite given up knitting with wool, have we got a cardigan for you! This colorwork sweater knit in Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift yarn is simply stunning and the perfect piece for layering as we transition from winter coats to lighter jackets. A pattern for intermediate to experienced knitters, Yell by Marie Wallin is worked...