Books, Books, Books!
While we were busy over the holidays, a few new books landed in the store! Still is a collection of 21 classic patterns from perennial designer Kim Hargreaves. Stephen West has collaborated with local designer Cirilia Rose for his fifth book, Midgard. Speaking of Cirilia Rose, her own new book, Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads, is also here in the store. Other new (to us) publications: Jane Austen Knits, a compilation of several Interweave magazines of the same name. Reversible Scarves, a collection of attractive but easy scarves that look good on both sides. Crewel Intentions, a fun read and an updated take on traditional patterns for the embroidery enthusiast. The Stitch Encyclopedia of Crochet and The Stitch Encyclopedia of Knitting, a couple of nicely illustrated basic books translated from the Japanese...
Read More‘Seasonless’ Trunk Show is Here
The pieces in Seasonless by Jane Richmond are designed to be versatile, wearable and effortless. The’re the kind of knitwear that never has a place in your closet because you are always wearing it. We will be showcasing the entire collection in a trunk show at the shop through January 19. An e-book is included with the pattern book...
Read MoreWinter Class Schedule Now Available
Looking for a new knitting project this winter? Learn about our new Hitofude knitalong, which starts in January. The fingering-weight open cardigan is knit all in one piece. Or consider this year-long project, the Building in Color Blanket. The project consists of one Saturday morning session a month, and you can attend as many or as few as you like. Also check out our full winter schedule of classes and groups. It’s all available now in our Winter...
Read MoreMerger
Sometimes knitters find a pattern that they just have to knit over and over. At the Fiber Gallery, recently, that pattern is Merger, created originally to highlight the softly shifting shades of Rowan’s Colourspun yarn. Merger’s construction is simple. It’s a rectangle with merging stripes knit on the bias. So far we’ve knit in yarns in a sport-to-DK weight but we know it would work just as well in finer or bulkier yarns. Increase or decrease the number of stitches and stripe away! Merger is free in-store. Stop by and pick up a copy.
Read MoreNew In The Store
New items for fall are starting to arrive in the store. We’re especially excited about Extra, a new yarn from Blue Sky Alpacas. It’s a luxurious, thicker version of our best-selling Royal Petites in 100 percent baby alpaca. Extra comes with a new selection of patterns, including a triangular scarf that we’ve updated with a Space Needle motif. We’ve also got a slew of new magazines. They include Enchanted Knits, a follow-up to last year’s popular Unofficial Harry Potter Knits; Knitting Traditions; Debbie Bliss Magazine, and Rowan Magazine. Last but not least, check out Botanical Knits 2, a second collection of adorable nature-inspired patterns from Alana...
Read MoreGreenwood Waltz
Our latest shop pattern is a new spin on an older pattern. Originally created for Kureyon Sock (now discontinued) this simple, top-down, triangular shawl has an easy-to-learn, easy-to-knit pattern. This new version uses Painted Sky and big needles so your work goes even faster. The pattern really shows off the marled, softly striping colors of Painted Sky. It takes just two skeins to create. Due to the lace three-three rhythm we’ve called it Greenwood Waltz. You can purchase the pattern at the shop or on...
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