I have come up from my dye pots long enough to list several colorways that were previously sold out as well as several new colorways that I hope you will love as much as I do. Included among them are some colorways dyed on my newest base. It’s called Super Sport, and it’s a lovely… Read More Shop Update!
This month, I’m interviewing Suzanne, who goes by Shezam on Ravelry. I found her beautiful patterns there while searching for a particular type of pattern a couple months ago. “Strolling on Cloud 9” was exactly what I was looking for, and was it ever gorgeous! Every one of her patterns is intriguing and unique, and… Read More Designer of the Month: Suzanne Nielsen
Today I am officially launching my fall collection. I thought I would share the collection with you as well as some of the creative process that goes on behind the scenes. I also have a couple other things to share with you as well having to do with a giveaway and a sale that are… Read More Introducing the Fall Collection Based on Moby-Dick
Good morning, everyone! I wanted to talk to you about two related things today. First, I have a new yarn base I’m introducing. Second, I am really excited about a new dyeing technique I’m using and wanted to share it with you. First the yarn base… I’ve been searching for the perfect sock-weight yarn for… Read More Introducing a New Dyeing Technique and a New Yarn Base
Last time we spoke, we talked about some patterns that use two colorways of sock-weight yarn that would look great together. As I mentioned, I’ve been taking a number of my traditionally variegated yarns and making new colorways using the same colors but dyeing them using my splashed and speckled method. When I told my… Read More Pas de Deux on Buttery Soft DK, a Coupon Code, and a Bit of News
Lately I have been taking some of my favorite variegated colorways and using the same color combination to dye them in an entirely different way. I call it my Splashed and Speckled method. While traditionally variegated yarns are dyed with blocks of color, the Splashed and Speckled colorways are dyed in a more free-floating way… Read More Some Two-Skein Yarn & Pattern Ideas – Pas de Deux
I wanted to let you know about a collaboration I’m doing with Mary of Hooking Joy Designs. When you buy yarn from me between now and Mothers’ Day, I’ll send you a coupon code for 20% off Mary’s wonderful stitch markers. She’s also including her lovely crocheted bracelets as well. Other than that, I wanted… Read More Mothers’ Day Special on Stitch Markers and Fabulous New Yarn
I wanted to tell you about my newest yarn collection. Lately, I have been combining my love of classic literature with my love of yarn and fiber. This time, I dyed the four main characters from The Odyssey, and I dyed them on a new luxury fingering-weight base made of superwash merino, silk, and cashmere. It’s… Read More Introducing The Odyssey Collection
Introducing my new Jane Austen Lace-Weight Yarn Collection.… Read More Introducing the Jane Austen Silky Sparkly Lace-Weight Yarn Collection!
This week I thought I would give you a peak into the process of creating a new yarn collection. About six weeks ago now, I decided I wanted to make a new yarn collection based on the characters in Jane Austen’s wonderful novels. The first step was to decide on a yarn base. I’ve been… Read More The Making of a Yarn Collection – Jane Austen Lace
