It's Pre-Order Time for Marie Greene's Summer KAL: Astro Pop!

May 27, 2025

Here's what you need to know:

You can see (and preorder) the pattern at Olive Knits or Ravelry
As a participating shop, Yarn Folk invites you to register for a Zoom with Marie on Wednesday, June 4th at 1pm. This is a totally free opportunity to learn more about this year's KAL design--register here.
We've put together some kits, and you can view those here, here, and here. Some of the Alb Lino / Footprints kits will show as sold out until we receive an order we're expecting today.
You can see the start of our store sample below--it's Alb Lino / Footprints / Amble Minis.
We teased this on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky but Marie will be visiting Yarn Folk in October! Maybe you need a new Olive Knits sweater to wear? 😊

…mark your calendars

Social Stitching

Every Saturday, 2-4p

Bring your current project, and spend some time with others who really vibe on yarn!

Stitch Every Day in May

In progress! If you're posting to Instagram, use #StitchEveryDayInMay. Remember to submit your trackers in person or by email by June 5th!

Soft Reopen at 211 W Third Ave

Monday, July 7

Grand Reopening at 211 W Third Ave

All day Saturday, July 12. Details forthcoming!

Marie Greene at Yarn Folk

October 10th (evening) & 11th. Details in progress

Temporary Hours

Saturday, June 14 1-4p

We'll be at Commencement in the morning ☺️

Sunday, June 29 - Sunday July 6

Closed for moving to 211 W Third Ave!

…new in the shop

We mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we did a mini reset to feature our Washington vendors, and last week, shepherd Jami from Cooke Creek Sheep came by with some hand-dyed Coopworth, which is now in the system and ready to go! Find our Made in Washington items here.

…to inspire

Okay, when I saw this video, I was thoroughly charmed. I very much enjoy the curiosity that Hunter Hammersen brings to her design work, and I'd seen glimpses of what she was up to with this project, but the fact that it is even a little bit practical is very winning. You can find the pattern on Ravelry or at I Knit Tiny Nonsense (which is also where you can find Hunter's Patreon).

...currently stitching

Since this photo was taken, I've knit more on the body, and divided for the sleeves. Still, you get a good sense of what I'm up to with my store sample of Astro Pop. All three of our kit options have some stripeyness for the upper yoke, and then solid below the zig zag detail. It's been very fun to knit, and I'm excited for the lace detailing at the sides--having a little zip to break up the stockinette is a nice touch!