Miss Babs Blog

Studio Update February 5, 2025

Veronica Ory

Welcome to this week's Studio Update! Stuff we mention: Only Yarn in the Building MKAL and yarn sets Caroline yarn Hellebora by Susanna IC Windows Wrap by Michael Harrigan... Read More

Studio Update January 22, 2025

Veronica Ory

Ivy and I are delighted to welcome you to the first Studio Update of 2025! Stuff we mention: Inspired Adventures Club 2025 - La Bella Firenze Junction Fiber Mill Sublime... Read More

Annual Gratitude Sale 2024

Veronica Ory

Thank you for shopping the annual Miss Babs Gratitude Sale! All in-stock items (excluding gift certificates) are 20% off from December 25-31. We know this is a long post, but... Read More

Knitting Socks from a Double-Knit Sock Blank

Helen C-D

One of my favorite things about knitting hand-dyed socks is watching the subtle (or not-so-subtle) changes in color over the course of the socks... But I am also one of those... Read More

Winding Toes

Veronica Ory

Here's a quick tip for you if you're planning on winding up our Yummy 2-Ply Toes mini skeins into balls. These mini skeins are wound at our normal 2-yard circumference... Read More

Rhinebeck Samples 2024

Sarah Tallent

One of our favorite parts about Rhinebeck is getting to see all of the gorgeous sweaters and accessories people have worked so hard on all year. It's something of a knitwear fashion... Read More

Rhinebeck 2024 Special - Miss Babs x Junction Fiber Mill!

Veronica Ory

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... Read More

Rhinebeck 2024 Preview

Veronica Ory

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... Read More

Announcing the Miss Babs 20th Anniversary Celebration and Retreat!

Veronica Ory

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... Read More

Clapotisfest 2024

Veronica Ory

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... Read More

New Neon Tweed - Free Hat Pattern!

Babs Ausherman

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... Read More

Cross-Fade: Double Gradient Projects

Veronica Ory

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... Read More