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Rhinebeck 2024 Special - Miss Babs x Junction F...
Last year, as we were driving across the Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge early one morning on our way to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, I snapped this photo of the sky seemingly on...
Rhinebeck 2024 Special - Miss Babs x Junction F...
Last year, as we were driving across the Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge early one morning on our way to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, I snapped this photo of the sky seemingly on...
Rhinebeck 2024 Preview
We’re excited for the event of the year!We’ll be at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival this October 19-20 in our usual spot in the back of Building C with...
Rhinebeck 2024 Preview
We’re excited for the event of the year!We’ll be at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival this October 19-20 in our usual spot in the back of Building C with...
Announcing the Miss Babs 20th Anniversary Celeb...
Join us on a RETREAT! Woodstock, IL; July 31-August 4, 2025 Next year will be our 20th anniversary (can you believe it?!) We’re thrilled to be joining some of our...
Announcing the Miss Babs 20th Anniversary Celeb...
Join us on a RETREAT! Woodstock, IL; July 31-August 4, 2025 Next year will be our 20th anniversary (can you believe it?!) We’re thrilled to be joining some of our...
Clapotisfest 2024
For today's blog, let's rewind 20 years. Knitters didn't have Ravelry or Instagram yet. Yarn shops had big books to cross-reference all the different yarns to help you substitute for your...
Clapotisfest 2024
For today's blog, let's rewind 20 years. Knitters didn't have Ravelry or Instagram yet. Yarn shops had big books to cross-reference all the different yarns to help you substitute for your...
New Neon Tweed - Free Hat Pattern!
I think knitting hats is a good way to get to know a new yarn. There is enough knitting that you can get a feel for the fibers before committing...
New Neon Tweed - Free Hat Pattern!
I think knitting hats is a good way to get to know a new yarn. There is enough knitting that you can get a feel for the fibers before committing...
Cross-Fade: Double Gradient Projects
We're often asked what to make with a Gradient Set -- but more spectacularly, what can you make with two of them? Several designers have created patterns that let the changing...
Cross-Fade: Double Gradient Projects
We're often asked what to make with a Gradient Set -- but more spectacularly, what can you make with two of them? Several designers have created patterns that let the changing...
Artus KAL Round-Up
Babs, Ivy, and I had a lot of fun knitting up our Artus shawls in sport weight Laurel Falls this summer. We've gathered up some tips and tricks for knitting...
Artus KAL Round-Up
Babs, Ivy, and I had a lot of fun knitting up our Artus shawls in sport weight Laurel Falls this summer. We've gathered up some tips and tricks for knitting...
Get Inspired: Big Silk Projects
Big Silk is one of our long-standing favorite yarns that feels like it has its own secret fan club. It's a beautiful worsted weight blend of 60% merino wool and...
Get Inspired: Big Silk Projects
Big Silk is one of our long-standing favorite yarns that feels like it has its own secret fan club. It's a beautiful worsted weight blend of 60% merino wool and...
Birthday 2024!
Happy Birthday!! Every day is someone’s birthday, and today is mine and so many others as well! I have always enjoyed having a summer birthday because: I was always the...
Birthday 2024!
Happy Birthday!! Every day is someone’s birthday, and today is mine and so many others as well! I have always enjoyed having a summer birthday because: I was always the...
Artus Shawl Color Combinations
We are more than a little in love with the Artus shawl, designed by Natasja Hornby. This big statement piece is a fantastic way to play with colors and see...
Artus Shawl Color Combinations
We are more than a little in love with the Artus shawl, designed by Natasja Hornby. This big statement piece is a fantastic way to play with colors and see...
Maryland Sheep & Wool 2024 Preview
We are excited for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2024! Here's the rundown of what we're bringing to our booth, plus some handy festival tips. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival...
Maryland Sheep & Wool 2024 Preview
We are excited for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2024! Here's the rundown of what we're bringing to our booth, plus some handy festival tips. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival...
Yet & Yearning Love
Yet and Yearning are some of the yarns we've had in our lineup the longest. You may not have tried this yarn, and we'd like to show you a few...
Yet & Yearning Love
Yet and Yearning are some of the yarns we've had in our lineup the longest. You may not have tried this yarn, and we'd like to show you a few...
Using the Back in Stock button
You're dreaming of the perfect sweater. You've agonized over the pattern, the yarn, the color... but oh no! You've searched high and low, and that perfect color is out of...
Using the Back in Stock button
You're dreaming of the perfect sweater. You've agonized over the pattern, the yarn, the color... but oh no! You've searched high and low, and that perfect color is out of...
Winter 2024 Pattern Collection Part 2
The second half of our Winter 2024 pattern collection is here! You can see all the designs from the collection on Ravelry and our Project Gallery. Hot Ziggity by Jennifer Weissman...
Winter 2024 Pattern Collection Part 2
The second half of our Winter 2024 pattern collection is here! You can see all the designs from the collection on Ravelry and our Project Gallery. Hot Ziggity by Jennifer Weissman...
Sock Yarns: Tarte vs. Putnam
If you're looking for the best hand-dyed yarn for socks, we have two choices that we really love: Tarte and Putnam. Sometimes a choice complicates things, though, so in this...
Sock Yarns: Tarte vs. Putnam
If you're looking for the best hand-dyed yarn for socks, we have two choices that we really love: Tarte and Putnam. Sometimes a choice complicates things, though, so in this...