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The holidays are upon us! (Happy Hanukkah!). If you are looking for a quick decorating project – or a quick gift – you can’t go wrong with the newest member of the Scrub-A-Dub club check out the sweet free Christmas Bauble Washcloth pattern.
Rejoice, Swish lovers, Swish Bulky is back in nine lovely colors ranging from our most popular rich and delicious jewel toned heathers to our subtly sophisticated complementary neutrals. A virtue of being a bulky in this ever-versatile fine superwash merino fiber means this yarn will work up fast, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experts alike.
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We’re soooo close to the end of our 12 Weeks of Gifting series, and the knits are getting bulkier by the week. With the idea of creating quick gifts for those remaining folks on your lists (or for just for you!), our remaining patterns will be ones that should take no more* than a weekend.
*in theory (wink)
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Proof that you CAN have your cake, and knit it, too! For the month of December, you’ll be able to save 20% on all Stroll Gradient*, our go-to choice for automatic ombrés, built-in pop colors, and bold contrasts. Ideal for shawls and sweaters, this soft, strong Superwash Merino and nylon blend makes for marvelous easy-care knits, including projects destined …
Happy December! It’s the month of cozy snuggling up in your warm hand knits… while frantically last-minute gift knitting! We hope you started early and aren’t too overwhelmed with gifts yet to be made, but perhaps the smaller of these sweet Plant Cozies is a good option for a quick project. The pattern is by SpillyJane and is offered as a free pattern, our gift to you, along with these calendar wallpaper downloads!
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It’s been a bit since our last staff project post. Most of us have been up to our ears in traveling to shows, developing new exciting products, and in general just resisting the temptation to stay inside all day and make ALL the things. Regardless of how busy we are, you know we spend an inordinate amount of time …
In most cases, knitting (or crocheting) a dishcloth tends to be the same basic constructions – working back and forth in a square. If you are looking to change up your dishcloth game, the newest member of the Scrub-A-Dub club is the perfect project – check out the free Small Tiles Dishcloth pattern.
New podcast episode alert! It’s peak travel season and we have all manner of tips, tricks, and tools to see you through. First up Stacey and Hannah share their best travel advice. Next, Alexis and Hilary talk about the new batch of exclusive fiber flair that will make your knitting that much more enjoyable no matter where you are.
Don’t you wish autumn weather lasted all year? With our new sock labs, those autumn vibes will linger well into winter.
With tones of chocolaty brown, rust orange, and a sea of blue and gray, these yarns embody all the warm colors of fall. They are begging to be knit into your new favorite snuggly garment. The Rita M Shawl would …
Winter is coming; is your stash ready? If it’s not (I mean is it really ever?), then we have some great news for you! Delicious, new yummy winter yarns are here to make life that much better. Rich neutral tweeds, bulky Superwash Merino, and ultra-luxurious handpainted Cashmere fibers are just a click away!
