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We're bringing back memories of our weekly newsletter, column "While We Stitch Away".  This recap from September of 2020 is filled with cozy Fall vibes!   September 3rd: Not feeling the fall vibe yet? Here are some movies to help!Dead Poets SocietyWhen Harry Met SallyPeanut Butter FalconLove Story (when is the last time you saw that?)Hocus PocusGood Will HuntingRemember the Titans (a recommendation from Mr. Monarch. Did you know that ANY Denzel Washington movie is his favorite?)Hoosiers (also from Mr. Monarch)(TV) Friday Night LightsPride and PrejudiceYou've Got Mail September 10th: Favorite Fall recipesDid you know that I don't care for pumpkin pie? Ina Garten's Pumpkin Roulade with...

Today is the day to cast on the Fireworks KAL!  A couple years ago I participated in Marie Green's first 4-day KAL and actually did knit a sweater, Beekeeper Cardigan, in 4 days! The sweater is darling and I really enjoy wearing it.  The sweater for this year's 5th Annual 4-Day KAL is Fireworks.  I don't know what is is about this sweater, but I just adore it.  This top-down knit starts with a "firework" stitch at the yoke and then basic sweater construction after that. Farmer's Daughter Craggy Tweed is the perfect yarn for this pullover, and I am going to knit mine in a...

If you follow us on social media, you may have noticed that we played along with the launch of Shibui's new sister line, Camp Colors Yarns!  Their introductory yarn is a soft fingering-weight 100% merino wool (do you remember Shibui Sock?) that has been dyed in three color collections: High Fidelity, Sweet Tooth, and Rainbow is My Favorite Color.  Each collection features a fun designer collab, too!  The first color collection of this fun new yarn is High Fidelity 🎵 Drop the needle and hum along with five groovy colors: Audiophile, B Side, Dead Wax, Deep Track and Hype Sticker. Designer Toni Lipsey of @tlyarncrafts...

When I saw Britt-Marie’s new sweater design during a Shibui event on zoom, I knew it would be a part of my wardrobe!  Cara is a relaxed fit sweater knit in Shibui Twig.  The combination of linen, recycled silk and merino make for a lovely fabric. It has amazing drape while still remaining crisp.  Cara has big bold stripes that look great in either neutral colors, like my Suit and Bone version, or in bright colors like Lotus and White. The sweater is slightly cropped, something I usually change, but I really like it.  It makes it look summery and swingier (Is that...

New colors of Woolfolk Luft and their newest collection is giving us serious start-i-tus!  Designed specifically for everyone’s favorite all-weather yarn, this collection is filled with everyday staples that are a mindful choice for warm-weather layering. Patterns from left to right: Skaro Pullover, Hirsholm Vest, & Vorso Hat. I am loving the Langli Cardigan by Annette Caughman, an easy, wearable piece featuring drop shoulders in lofty half fisherman’s rib.  We have L17 (Sage), L18 (Forest Green) L19 (Gold) online and in store, ready for you to cast-on.