Lots of knitting projects have pom-poms on them, and as knitters we often like to do other things with our yarn beyond just knitting anyway. But making pom-poms without a dedicated pom-pom maker (I’m partial to the Clover) can … Read More ...
A Scarf without Knitting
Most of the time I try to stick to writing about yarn crafts that actually involve knitting, but most of us who work with yarn sometimes like to do things with it that are not knitting, so I thought I … Read More ...
The Secret of Jimmy Beans’ Success
If you’ve been in the online knitting world for a while, you’ve probably heard of Jimmy Beans Wool. An actual yarn store in Nevada, Jimmy Beans is best known as an online marketplace for a wide variety of yarn … Read More ...
Want to Win a Gift Card from WEBS?
Kathy and Steve Elkins, owners of WEBS yarn store, are celebrating the 300th edition of their Ready, Set, Knit podcast. And they want a little help from listeners and other fiber fans.
Even though they’ve been at the … Read More ...
Check Out All the New Goodness from Berroco
I guess it’s the time of year for all new things to be arriving, and today I got Berroco’s newsletter announcing that yarn company’s new books, new yarns and new colors for spring and summer. What fun!
That link will … Read More ...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More ...
Favorite Patterns from Berroco Designers
It’s not all that often I link to a full newsletter from a yarn company, but in this case I think it’s worth it for you to check out the roundup of favorite patterns of the year from designers at … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket
The folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More ...
Schaefer Yarn Set to Close
I feel like I have nothing but bad news for you this week (and this is not the end of it, unfortunately) but word on the Web is that Schaefer Yarn Company, based in Interlocken, N.Y., is going to … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Convertible Cowl/Scarf
I’m a big fan of scarves, shrugs and cowls, especially at this time of year. They’re a great way to add a layer of warmth and some extra color and texture to an outfit, and they also make great gifts … Read More ...
Jimmy Beans Releases Special “Operation Turkey Trot” Yarns
In celebration of Thanksgiving (happy day to those who celebrate it!), Jimmy Beans Wool has released a special, limited edition line of yarns produced by some of the best dyers out there and inspired by the meal a lot of … Read More ...
Free Patterns from Rowan
Did you know that if you’re a subscriber to Rowan’s newsletter you can get a sneak peek of their magazine, complete with free patterns? The latest online pattern collection just came out with a dozen free patterns from the … Read More ...
Another Pattern I’m Obsessing Over
A pattern update from Quince & Co. landed in my e-mail box this morning and I kind of can’t stop thinking about it.
The Manaan Cowl (actually cowls, because there are two sizes) is worked in the pretty Lark yarn … Read More ...
Pretty Solutions for Yarn Storage
I am always looking for different ways to store my yarn and regularly go back and forth between wanting to see what I have and wanting it all hidden.
If you’re more of a display type person, this roundup of … Read More ...
Red State, Blue State, or Neither? “Vote” at Jimmy Beans Wool
Jimmy Beans Wool is all about having fun while we create our knit goodies, and they’re getting into the election spirit with limited edition colorways of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted.
There’s blue state, red state, independent and none … Read More ...