Desperate for yarn?

Since closing my online shop (to focus exclusively on yarn shops + Yarn Mail+writing the BOOK), I’ve gotten a steady stream of emails asking “Where’s the yarn?” Well, the yarn is here. . . . → Read More: Desperate for yarn?

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Warning: all yarn must go!

Mountain Dew

The shop closes on Thursday, so grab your yarns now! . . . → Read More: Warning: all yarn must go!

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Secret tickets to the Yarn Party

My camera died, so the Yarn Party is delayed…but you can buy Secret Backstage Passes and be the first to get the yarn! Woo! . . . → Read More: Secret tickets to the Yarn Party

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The Biiiig Crafty!

The Big Crafty was awesome!

A big thank you to everyone who came out and said hello, we were so happy to meet so many of you (despite how serious I look in this photo – I was hot!) Our booth was spilling over with handmade yarn from me (of course!)

and a bunch of other  yarnies.

For the full list, check out A Novel Yarn.

PS. If you got a pattern at the show? I’ll be posting those videos I promised tomorrow! Come back for them or just subscribe and it’ll come right to your inbox.

. . . → Read More: The Biiiig Crafty!

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I want YOU (for fame and glory)

I’ve been thinking a lot about working with handmade, eco-friendly yarn ever since I posted the list of over 40 patterns for handspun and handdyed yarn.

I’m knitting this shawl out of my banana yarn:

And this shawl out of UrbanGypz’s handdyed seasilk yarn (delicious!)

How do YOU work with handmade or eco-friendly yarn?

I’d love to collect your stories, opinions and tips and create a resource for all of us.

If you’d like to talk about handmade or eco-friendly yarn and how it fits into your crafting, just let me know by filling this out. I want to hear from EVERYone: new knitters, old crocheters, yarn professionals, average joes!

Each week, I’ll share your stories here, so we can all learn from each other!

PS. If you know someone who would like to talk about their own crafting, send them this . . . → Read More: I want YOU (for fame and glory)

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