Where Does Yarn Come From?
During last month’s Art Walk, our special guest Moxie Lieberman decided that we needed a yarn faucet. She poked and sculpted wool all weekend and left us with this inventive and inspiring sculpture for our shop. We are awed.
Read MoreSummer Mystery Shawl Signups
There’s still time to sign up for our 2014 summer mystery shawl knitalong. This year we are taking a trip down the rabbit hole with an Alice in Wonderland themed shawl created with Frabjous Fibers’s Cheshire Cat colorpacks. Each pack contains five mini-skeins of fingering-weight superwash merino. We have several colorways available. Each of the five clues will be sent out via email every two weeks (if you sign up now you’ll automatically receive all the clues so far). Participation in the knitalong is $7 and will include a pdf of the complete pattern at the end of the knitalong. You can sign up at the shop or by phone at...
Read MoreSimplest Cowl Redux
We got a lot of opinions on which colors to use for our newest version of the Simplest Cowl. Hannah decided to use the light purple Kidsilk Haze and knocked out this little cowl in no time. Look how gloriously soft and fuzzy it is! Just two skeins of yarn, one Manos Silk Blend and one Kidsilk Haze, and the easiest pattern instructions you’ll ever...
Read MoreZinnia, a Different Option
We decided to make a second sample of our current knitalong sweater, Zinnia. The original is knit in Kenzie, a delicious combination of merino, nylon, alpaca, angora and silk noil. It creates a tweedy fabric with a light haze. For our second model we chose Spud & Chloe Sweater, a superwash wool and organic cotton blend. Sweater creates a smooth, dense fabric. The stitch pattern really leaps out. Both are lovely. If you haven’t joined the knitalong yet it’s never too late. Stop by the shop for a copy of the pattern and see the models in...
Read MoreZinnia Knitalong Starts June 1
Our first summer knitalong features the Zinnia cardigan, a pattern written exclusively for The Fiber Gallery by up-and-coming designer Andi Satterlund. Zinnia, a vintage-inspired sweater with a simple all-over texture stitch and a lace detail at the waist, is knit in Kenzie, a light-worsted weight blend of merino wool, angora, alpaca, silk and nylon. The knitalong begins June 1 with a kickoff party. It concludes September 13, and as usual we’ll have social and project help sessions along the way. Full details are available in...
Read MoreImperial Stock Ranch Comes to Us!
While we’re incredibly excited to head to Imperial Stock Ranch this fall, Imperial Stock will be headed to us on June 7. Jeanne Carver, the incredible force behind the development and growth of Imperial Yarn will be joining us at the shop to tell us the the story of Imperial Yarn. She will be bringing with her a trunk show of beautiful designs made from her wonderful wool (perhaps from the very sheep in the photo above). Plus we will have a smorgasbord of yarns from Imperial Stock to take for a test drive. The trunk show and yarn tasting will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Jeanne’s talk will begin at...
Read MoreFree Patterns For LYS Tour
We hope you’ll join us and 24 other area stores on this year’s LYS tour, now through Sunday. Every store will have free, exclusive patterns available, and here’s a sneak peak at ours. Above is the Campfire Cowl, knitted in superbulky Tosh ASAP yarn with a motif reminiscent of a campfire’s flame. For the crocheters in our midst, we have a pint-sized Washington State Ferry (below), made out of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. Stop by and pick up one or...
Read MoreTake a Tour
Don’t forget: The annual Puget Sound Local Yarn Shop Tour starts Thursday and runs through Sunday. This year’s tour includes 25 stores from Kent to the Canadian border. Every store will have extended hours, prize drawings and free, exclusive patterns. In addition to the individual store drawings, there will be $1500 in grand prize opportunities for those who visit multiple stores. Visit eight stores to be eligible to win. Visit 16 stores and your chances get better; visit all 25 stores for the best chance. Maps and passports are available at all participating stores, including the Fiber Gallery, of course! Hours for the tour are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 to 8, and Sunday, 10 to 6. All the details are available on the tour website....
Read MoreMix It Up With Shibui
We’re excited to announce an opportunity to test out all the lovely yarns created by Portland-based Shibui. And of course, we’re making it a party. Our Shibui Mix party will be Friday, June 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the store. Come find explore the entire Shibui line while you enjoy wine and refreshments. Their innovative Mix concept lets you create unique fabrics by matching and accessorizing with more than one of their nine color-coordinated yarns. We’ll also have a Shibui trunk show on display. Reserve a spot now by calling the store. The $15 admission fee includes mini-skeins for you to play with, refreshments, and a $15 credit toward any yarn purchased during the event. Don’t forget your needles!...
Read MoreRegistration Deadline Near For Fall Retreat
We still have several spaces left for our fall retreat at the Imperial Stock Ranch in rural Oregon, but time is running out to register. The retreat will take place October 24-27, and features a day at the ranch to meet the sheep and learn all about the family-run yarn-processing business. It will also feature a day of classes with Bonne Marie Burns, founder and designer at ChicKnits. Participants will stay at a riverside inn with all meals provided. Transportation to and from Seattle will be via eco-friendly bus service. Learn all about the retreat here. The deadline for registration and deposits is May...
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