Miss Babs Blog

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

DFW Fiber Fest 2023 Show Preview

Veronica Parsons

We're getting ready to head back to Texas for this year's DFW Fiber Fest! The vendor lineup looks amazing this year and as always DFWFF has put on a great... Read More

August 2023 Studio Update

Helen C-D

In our August 2023 Studio Update Babs and Helen chat about Lisa Ross' Secret Forest MKAL, when you might use a different bind off, and the many things we are working on... 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

May 2023 Studio Update

Helen C-D

In our May 18, 2023 studio update Lynn and Helen chat about Olive Knits' upcoming Lemon Spritz KAL, our Maryland Sheep and Wool colorways Golden Anniversary and May Morning, and what... Read More

MDSW Show Colorways!

Veronica Parsons

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, we've developed two special show colorways. Here are some more photos, coordinating colors, and projects! Golden Anniversary We're... 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

Winter 2023 Pattern Collection

Veronica Parsons

We're excited to present to you our Winter 2023 pattern collection - ten new designs showcasing the wonderful colors and textures of our yarns. There's a little something to entice... Read More