We're back with Valentine's Surprises! PREORDERS are open!
Our Valentine's Surprises are back for 2025! See below for more details.
…mark your calendars
Social Stitching
Every Saturday, 2-4p
Bring your current project, and spend some time with others who really vibe on yarn! As we enter cold and flu season, please consider wearing a mask if you're feeling a little "off," or join us just as soon as you're feeling better!
New Year MAL
Featuring Beth MacDonald Stone's designs, particularly the Bermy Basic series, along with the Granny Go Round Jumper from Iron Lamb. Ongoing.
Madelinetosh Woolcycle Sport Garment Trunk Show
January 21 - February 9
Revised opening date due to shipping delays.
…new in the shop
We're bringing back something special for Valentine's Day! Choose your level of extravagance--Ring Pop, Whitman's Sampler, A Dozen Roses, or new this year, Engagement Ring--and get a surprise project and extras to make your day just a little sweeter. Once you've ordered, we'll send a questionnaire to gather your preferences, and begin curating a surprise to bring you joy.
Orders will be mailed on February 10th, or ready for pickup by February 11th. Treat yourself, or drop a hint to your valentine!
You can place your orders here!
…to inspire
(Pictured above: Laura Nelkin's Hoodola, hood/cowl combo, photo © Laura Nelkin)
We mentioned the proliferation of patterns for stand-alone hoods, or balaclavas, back at the beginning of December. Haven't started yet; also haven't ruled it out! (It's more a bandwidth issue, as opposed to a lack of interest issue.)
So anyway, last week the New York Times published an article on the popularity of "adult bonnets." (Here is a gift link to the article, so that you can bypass the paywall.) Of interest: the author begins with a look at the prevalence of these accessories in ready-to-wear fashion, but ends the article with a substantial look at knitting patterns that also reflect the trend. Maybe one day we'll see crochet included, too, but a fashion trend piece that includes patterns for handmade items at all is definitely progress!
This video from PetiteKnit had been viewed 16 million times before the NYT article! The Sophie Hood is on Ravelry here and on PetiteKnits here.
Updated search for hoods on Ravelry (you do need to be logged in).
...currently stitching
It's sleeve season, and I'm not even mad. Worked on the first sleeve for Bermy Basic 18, along with the first sleeve of the Spring Leaf Cardigan for Big Sis. Bermy is top down, Spring Leaf is bottom up. For that one (3 yo size) I've worked the body up to the armholes, and will add in the sleeves before proceeding to the yoke decreases.
