One of my favorite things about styling the garments for each of our exclusive pattern collections is that I get to see each project on our models in person. Amy, our photographer and I fall in love with each garment as we spend time photographing and scrutinizing each one for details and hidden features to capture. Below are three of my favorites from our newest fall collection: Twist & Tweed!
Read more »Although Summer is in full swing, we are already daydreaming of cozy wools and casting on sweaters. But in the meantime, we’ll be soaking up the sunshine and finishing up our summer lace knitting.
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Read more »Like most sock knitters I know, I tend to mix and match my sock patterns – I’ll like a stitch pattern on this one, a heel on that one, and a toe from completely different one! So that’s why I love Socktacular!, our fun choose your own sock adventure. And we know a lot of you are loving it too since we completely ran out of our first printing! But good news – the book is now back in stock!
Read more »With temperatures this week hovering around 100 degrees, I have no desire to touch actual wool! So instead this weekend I’ll be knitting up our new free dishcloth pattern by Chelsea Berkompas – it features an adorable Happy Sheep.
Read more »There are only a few days left to take advantage of our monthly yarn sale and to save 30% off all Chroma – that’s only $6.99 for all of your favorite shade-shifting colorways!
In need of some pattern inspiration perfect for Chroma? You’re in luck because we have an entire collection of patterns designed with Chroma in mind. This pattern collection includes everything from afghans, mittens and scarves to a hat and shawlette. Quite a delightful mix of patterns that are sure to keep your needles busy!
Read more »We’re well in to the summer months now, but that doesn’t mean our stashes need to stay dormant until winter! I’ve put together a roundup of books with the perfect projects for warm weather (to work on and wear). It’s the last few days of book sale so you can get your very own copies of all of these books at 40% off!
Read more »Did you get a chance to glance at Quiet Days, a collection of 5 adorable designs by Andi Satterlund? It’s a very special collection from a well-known designer we love. But in case you’re not familiar with Andi and her lovely design work, we wanted to ask 5 fun questions, to learn a bit more about her!
Read more »We have another stellar deal for you! For one week only, you can get this set of lace tools (shown below) for free with orders over $25, just use the promo code LACELOVER at checkout on the cart page – it’s that easy!
This week’s free dishcloth pattern is a great way to practice cable designs – check out the Taj Dishcloth by the talented Joyce Fassbender!
Read more »Have you ever seen a newborn wearing a purple cap, or gone to a maternity ward to see teeny purple caps being worn on all the tiny heads of babies? These caps are there thanks to “CLICK for Babies”, an organization that facilitates the distribution of caps made by crafters of all varieties, in hopes to raise awareness for the “Period of PURPLE Crying” or “Shaken Baby Syndrome” prevention. Christine Baker, Program Coordinator for Period of PURPLE Crying at Seattle Children’s Hospital, answers a few questions about the caps, and how you can start making them, too!
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