Meet Malabrigo Rasta

Malabrigo's latest yarn, Rasta, is a yarn you can really sink your teeth into. Each hefty 150 gram skein of 100% wool is 90 yards of super bulky singles. They are kettle dyed in rich, vivid colors. Rasta has a fairly even grist (thickness) and a shiny texture. We have ten beautiful, variegated colorways in stock now.

Rasta
100% Pure Merino Wool
2-2.5 stitches per inch
US 13-17 needle

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Northern Knits

In her latest book Lucinda Guy explores the knitting traditions of Scandinavia, Iceland and the Shetland Isles. Throughout this inspiring book, Lucinda reveals the rich beauty of Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Shetland folk motifs and traditions in 20 gorgeous women's clothing and accessories projects.



From knitting in the round and twined knitting to embroidery and embellishments, each stunning project embraces the traditional techniques that knitters have treasured through the years.



Lucinda notes, "The designs in Northern Knits, all of which are knitted in woolen yarns unique to each country, are knitted in true handicraft fashion. Each project is not only inspired directly from the past but also includes elements from a rich heritage of folk art to create something new and contemporary."



Including soft pullovers, sweet shawls, warm mittens, adorable totes, cozy socks, and much more, this treasure trove of projects bridges traditional style with contemporary touches.



Featuring a detailed introduction into each region's knitting traditions, Northern Knits gives you a powerful context for the timeless garments, breathtaking landscapes, and pure wool yarns that inspired Lucinda's collection.

New Reads

Do you ever see great sock patterns online only to find that you have to be part of a sock yarn club to get them? Sock Club by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott collects some of the loveliest sock club patterns into a single volume. Filled with 23 inventive patterns from top designers like Anne Hanson, Janine Le Cras and Adrienne Fong, Sock Club will have you reaching for your needles.



Debbie Bliss is a perennial favorite designer. Her breezy, classic aesthetic makes her designs beautiful and wearable. Her latest magazine features patterns for the home, for babies and children and for the fashionable knitter.



Have you seen Wool Pets? Local designer Laurie Sharp teaches you how to create whimsical creatures from wool. Needle felting is simple to learn with limitless possibilities for creativity. We carry all the supplies you need to get started including kits to create Wool Pets of your own.

Namaste Monroe

Organize in style with the Monroe bag, featuring a unique 3-compartment storage design fully equipped with extra pockets and strong magnetized closures. This bag features a rear document pocket that's excellent for toting your magazine or your knitting patterns unharmed. Optional strap buddy to keep straps together so slippage off the shoulder isn't an issue.

Monroe is made from PVC-free, animal-friendly faux leather and comes in Black, Eggplant, Hollywood Pink, Lime, Peacock, and Red.

New from Interweave

Both Interweave Knits and Spin Off arrived at the shop today. This winter issue of Interweave Knits is filled with great sweaters and accessories.


Alpaca Pleats, knit in Alpaca Silk from Blue Sky Alpacas.


Icelandic Star would look stunning in Portland Tweed.


Whimsical shades knit in Euroflax Linen from Louet.




The new Spin Off has articles on spinning coil yarns, spinning wild fibers including mountain goat and milkweed, a lovely knit cardigan, stranded colorwork socks and a great hat for all those small bits of handspun.