Miss Babs Blog

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

Artus KAL Round-Up

Veronica Ory

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... Read More

Get Inspired: Big Silk Projects

Veronica Ory

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... Read More

Birthday 2024!

Babs Ausherman

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... Read More