Miss Babs Blog

Virtual Rhinebeck 2020

Paige Sato

So, this is what it's like. A year without an in-person Rhinebeck. But for all the things we'll miss (donuts, foliage, livestock, friends), there are some silver linings. The first?... Read More

What We Love About Moonglow

Paige Sato

Moonglow is one of our newer yarns, introduced at the beginning of 2020. It's a laceweight blend of fine kid mohair and silk. The silk is strong and shiny, holding... Read More

Introducing the Mutual Admiration Society

Veronica Parsons

We are so excited to present this collaborative effort between Miss Babs, Neighborhood Fiber Co., and Mary Annarella! You may not know it, but Babs and Karida have long been friends... Read More

September Staff Round Up

Paige Sato

There's that adage about the cobbler's children having no shoes--that definitely does NOT hold true here at Miss Babs. Just about everyone on staff has some sort of creative outlet, and most of... Read More

Fall 2020 Pattern Collection

Veronica Parsons

We've been looking forward to sharing these new designs for fall knitting! We have partnered with independent designers to develop 6 new sweaters and 6 new accessories for this fall. There are... Read More

Why we love Killington

Paige Sato

We love Killington for so many reasons and are excited to share more about it in depth this month. Killington is a lofty DK weight blend of non-superwash Polwarth wool and... Read More

The Sharon Show: Introducing Sharon, and Choosing Colors

Veronica Parsons

Earlier this week, I sat down with Casapinka over Zoom (the only way to meet these days!) and we had a chat about Sharon, The Sharon Show, and finding some... Read More

SSK 2020 Virtual Marketplace Video & Info

Veronica Parsons

For this year's virtual SSK marketplace, we have a video showcasing a few of our favorite yarns and samples, plus our special show colorway and even some yarns that don't... Read More

2020: Actions We Are Taking

Babs Ausherman

The past few weeks and the past 5 months have given me and all of us much to think about in terms of systemic inequality and racial justice. We each... Read More

June 2020 Shipping Updates

Helen C-D

After several emails from international customers recently wondering why their packages hadn't moved in a month or more we called our local branch of the post office to see if... Read More

MDSW Virtual Booth Videos & Info

Veronica Parsons

See our Virtual 2020 Maryland Sheep & Wool Booth on YouTube! Join Babs and Jennifer as they walk you through our selection of hand-dyed yarns. Samples shown in our preview... Read More

Maryland Sheep & Wool 2020

Veronica Parsons

We are so sad we are going to miss everyone at Maryland Sheep & Wool this year! Every year it's a challenge to choose which few yarns we can bring to... Read More