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Sweater Inspiration

by Gusman | Jun 19, 2019 | fiber festivals, knitting

Have you started your Rhinebeck sweater yet? If not, think about using this wonderful yarn for your next sweater. It is our Alto. The yarn is DK weight and is a blend of superwash BFL wool and silk. It is very shiny and it has a wonderful drape. You can find it in our...

Hand Dyed Holiday Collection

by Gusman | Jun 13, 2019 | holiday, knitting, Yarn

These hand dyed yarns are great for warm and snuggly holiday gifting

Advice for the Slowest Knitter in the World

by Gusman | Jun 10, 2019 | knitting

Knitting Advice Taken I consider myself the slowest knitter in the world. When I say this, others say I can’t possibly be the slowest because they are. I do “throw” my yarn in the English way and that is slower than “picking” your yarn in the Continental way....

Is it Too Hot to Knit?

by Gusman | Jul 12, 2018 | knitting

I hear all the time from people who can’t think about knitting in the summer time. Have you heard this too? Maybe it’s just me and maybe it’s just my job, but I knit when it’s cold and I knit when it’s hot. But I don’t knit...

Correcting Mistakes

by Sam Fargo | Feb 14, 2017 | knitting

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently. Henry Ford It was brought to my attention that one of our patterns had a couple of flaws in it. Thanks Anja! That pattern has been out in the world for a couple of years. I wonder why...

What’s Your Preference? Cowl or Scarf?

by Lisa Check | Feb 7, 2017 | knitting

I am a cowl girl. Yes, I spelled it right. I prefer cowls over scarves. Where does that preference come from? As a weaver, I made a TON of scarves. They are linear. They are finite. They are fun. They can show off your dyeing, your yarn choice and your skill at...