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September 2023 Studio Update

Helen C-D

In our September 2023 Studio Update (a week late!) Babs and Ivy talk about sets for Stephanie Lotven's upcoming Haunted House MKAL, dyeing, and plans for Rhinebeck. We had lots... Read More

New Samples in Laurel Falls

Veronica Ory

We wanted to explore the full potential of our new sport weight yarn, Laurel Falls, and so we've knitted it up in lots of different ways! We had to recreate... Read More

What is Shaniko Wool?

Veronica Ory

Shaniko Wool Company is a branded and certified program of American Merino wool. The wool comes from Merino and Merino/Rambouillet sheep raised in the Great Basin Region of the American... Read More

Fall 2023 Pattern Collection

Veronica Ory

We’re delighted to introduce our latest collection of independent designs. This season’s designers played with color in stripes, stranded colorwork, gradients, brioche, mosaic, and more. And they also let texture... Read More

July 2023 Studio Update

Helen C-D

In our July 2023 Studio Update Babs and Helen chat about Casapinka's Sharon on the Trail MKAL, the upcoming KAL for Beachy Keen by Melanie Berg that we are hosting, and the... Read More

Beachy Keen with Melanie Berg

Veronica Parsons

It was such a pleasure to sit down with Melanie Berg and chat about Beachy Keen! Melanie shared some of her design process and we showed off some of our... Read More

Zoom: Studio Update April 20, 2023 with mohair yarn swatch

April 2023 Studio Update

Veronica Parsons

In our April 20, 2023 Studio Update, Babs and Lynn chat about our plans for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, new bags from Blue Spring Craft, and what we're... Read More

Pink and yellow yarn and flowers, overlaid with text reading 'Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival'

Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 Preview

Veronica Parsons

We're excited every year to be heading to Maryland for the Sheep & Wool Festival - but this year we have a couple extra reasons to be excited! First, it's... Read More