Great Knits for Noro
You may be familiar with Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf. There are over 9100 projects for it on Ravelry. The simple 1×1 ribbing in two shades of self-striping Silk Garden make it simple to knit and an endless delight of interplaying colors. Silk Garden Designer SpillyJane has just come out with another simple, free pattern for Noro, Kureyon this time, but you can use any of the Noro yarns for it, the Handsome Scarf. Her pattern breaks up the stripes somewhat using a few slipped stitches resulting in a colorful, plush fabric. Kay Gardiner, of Mason-Dixon Knitting, is raising funds for Mercy Corps with her stunning Mitered Crosses Blanket — for Japan. These miters are addictive and incredibly easy to knit, making use again of the wonderful colors of Silk...
Read MoreGreat Knits for Noro
You may be familiar with Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf. There are over 9100 projects for it on Ravelry. The simple 1×1 ribbing in two shades of self-striping Silk Garden make it simple to knit and an endless delight of interplaying colors. Silk Garden Designer SpillyJane has just come out with another simple, free pattern for Noro, Kureyon this time, but you can use any of the Noro yarns for it, the Handsome Scarf. Her pattern breaks up the stripes somewhat using a few slipped stitches resulting in a colorful, plush fabric. Kay Gardiner, of Mason-Dixon Knitting, is raising funds for Mercy Corps with her stunning Mitered Crosses Blanket — for Japan. These miters are addictive and incredibly easy to knit, making use again of the wonderful colors of Silk...
Read MoreSale of the Week
Dyed right in Issaquah, Black Trillium Fibre Studio Pebble Sock, is truly local yarn. Our current selection combines new spring colors with old favorites. Each 400 yard skein of 100% superwash Merino has a firm twist for strong-wearing socks but can also be used for shawls, scarves and baby knits. Pebble Sock is 15% off through 4/17.
Read MoreSale of the Week
Dyed right in Issaquah, Black Trillium Fibre Studio Pebble Sock, is truly local yarn. Our current selection combines new spring colors with old favorites. Each 400 yard skein of 100% superwash Merino has a firm twist for strong-wearing socks but can also be used for shawls, scarves and baby knits. Pebble Sock is 15% off through 4/17.
Read MoreSeattle Needle Felter, Moxie, Goes National
Read her interview on CNN. And just for fun, here is my favorite piece of hers. A monster hand puppet with its own hand puppet!
Read MoreSeattle Needle Felter, Moxie, Goes National
Read her interview on CNN. And just for fun, here is my favorite piece of hers. A monster hand puppet with its own hand puppet!
Read MoreFinal Cassidy Support Session This Weekend
This Saturday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 we will hold our final support session for our Cassiday Knitalong. Need a few pointers on finishing? Need some motivation to get your sweater done? Join us for some uninterrupted knitting time.
Read MoreFinal Cassidy Support Session This Weekend
This Saturday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 we will hold our final support session for our Cassiday Knitalong. Need a few pointers on finishing? Need some motivation to get your sweater done? Join us for some uninterrupted knitting time.
Read MoreSale of the Week
We could not wait to get Smiley Stripes into the shop. Using the same great base yarn as Baby Bamboo (80% Bamboo, 20% Superwash Wool), Sirdar creating a self-striping yarn in a range of bright, cheerful colorways. It’s 5.5 sts/inch and machine-washable. There is also a wonderful pattern booklet to show off this rainbow of color. Smiley Stripes is 15% off through April...
Read MoreSale of the Week
We could not wait to get Smiley Stripes into the shop. Using the same great base yarn as Baby Bamboo (80% Bamboo, 20% Superwash Wool), Sirdar creating a self-striping yarn in a range of bright, cheerful colorways. It’s 5.5 sts/inch and machine-washable. There is also a wonderful pattern booklet to show off this rainbow of color. Smiley Stripes is 15% off through April...
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