Happy Friday, my friend. I hope you are doing well. As you know, I’ve been making quite a few new colorways of late, so I thought it was about time I showed you some photos of what I like to call “yarn pairings”–different colorways that would work well together. Each colorway is available on its… Read More Yarn Pairings and Pattern Ideas
Good morning! This week, I have been dyeing and packaging up the Eight Days of Easter Kits. I expect to mail them today or Saturday. I have also been struggling to choose the April club colorway. I wanted something hopeful because we all need hope so dearly. I spent a long time trying to choose… Read More April Club Colorway and More
I hope you have been enjoying a wonderful holiday season and that you’ve found some time to enjoy the fiber arts along the way. As I mentioned last time, all of our bunchkins are home though not for much longer. It has been a delight to sit around in the evening chatting or watching something… Read More Happy New Year!
This month, I am really excited to get to interview the amazing Ambah O’Brien! Ambah lives and works in Australia where she designs beautiful knitwear patterns. I will also be including some info about some new patterns she has coming out in the next week or so as well as a coupon code for Purple… Read More Designer of the Month Interview with Ambah O’Brien
One of the things I love most about what I do is that I get to play a small role in YOUR creative work. Today, I thought we could celebrate together some of the things that you have made using yarn and fiber from Purple Lamb. I asked if you could send me some of… Read More Show and Tell
This month, I’m especially excited to interview Alexa and Emily of Tin Can Knits. I’m part of several knitting groups on Facebook, and I can’t tell you how many times someone posts a question looking for a clear, straight-forward pattern for a sweater or a hat or anything at all. Almost invariably, someone responds with… Read More Designer of the Month: An Interview with Alexa and Emily of Tin Can Knits
For several days now, I’ve been thinking about today’s blog post and just drawing a blank. If you do any blogging or regular writing of any sort, I’m sure you understand. I finally decided that I would “interview” myself the way I interview pattern designers each month so that, if you are interested, you could… Read More In Which the Crazy Yarn Lady Interviews Herself
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
Good morning, everyone! This week I thought I would share a knitting pattern I made. I wanted to make a light, airy cowl to use as an accessory throughout the year, and since we live in Arizona, that meant it had to be as open and lacy as possible. I also used it at last… Read More Jane Austen Lace Summer Cowl Knitting Pattern
