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Maryland Sheep and Wool 2022 - Back In-Person!
With two weeks to go before the festival, everyone in the studio is helping get ready for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2022. We are excited to bring you our favorite...
Maryland Sheep and Wool 2022 - Back In-Person!
With two weeks to go before the festival, everyone in the studio is helping get ready for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2022. We are excited to bring you our favorite...
Staff Projects in Damask
Ever since Damask debuted last year, a bunch of us have been having a field day making projects in our first ever plant-fiber yarn. Damask is a linen/silk blend (65% cultivated...
Staff Projects in Damask
Ever since Damask debuted last year, a bunch of us have been having a field day making projects in our first ever plant-fiber yarn. Damask is a linen/silk blend (65% cultivated...
Stitches West 2022 Show Preview
Stitches West 2020 was our last big show before everything shut down. Now, we are excited to be returning to California for Stitches West 2022! Stitches West will be held in...
Stitches West 2022 Show Preview
Stitches West 2020 was our last big show before everything shut down. Now, we are excited to be returning to California for Stitches West 2022! Stitches West will be held in...
Winter 2022 Pattern Collection Part II
In case you're not suffering from startitis yet, here are the remaining seven patterns in our Winter collection. Each of these is a perfect project to beat back those winter doldrums,...
Winter 2022 Pattern Collection Part II
In case you're not suffering from startitis yet, here are the remaining seven patterns in our Winter collection. Each of these is a perfect project to beat back those winter doldrums,...
Winter 2022 Pattern Collection Part I
We start working on our pattern collections so far in advance that sometimes it's difficult to be patient! We're really thrilled with the collection for this winter--it's full of approachable...
Winter 2022 Pattern Collection Part I
We start working on our pattern collections so far in advance that sometimes it's difficult to be patient! We're really thrilled with the collection for this winter--it's full of approachable...
Introducing Avon
As 2022 begins, we're excited to introduce a new yarn, Avon! The smoothly flowing nature of this yarn made us think of a smoothly flowing river... hence Avon. Avon is...
Introducing Avon
As 2022 begins, we're excited to introduce a new yarn, Avon! The smoothly flowing nature of this yarn made us think of a smoothly flowing river... hence Avon. Avon is...
Gratitude Sale 2021
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...
Gratitude Sale 2021
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...
Quick & Easy--Pompoms!
Jennifer in the studio shows us how to make pompoms using our Clover Pompom maker--it's a quick and easy craft that yields TONS of satisfaction, and makes for a wonderful...
Quick & Easy--Pompoms!
Jennifer in the studio shows us how to make pompoms using our Clover Pompom maker--it's a quick and easy craft that yields TONS of satisfaction, and makes for a wonderful...
I've got a notion
Notions are a maker's best friend--and they make great gifts, too! Lucky for you, we're chock full of 'em! Pro tip: forward this post to your gift-giving friends, it will...
I've got a notion
Notions are a maker's best friend--and they make great gifts, too! Lucky for you, we're chock full of 'em! Pro tip: forward this post to your gift-giving friends, it will...
The Home Stretch: 1 Week Projects
Crunch time! You know the drill--it's all about projects that can be whipped up in a New York minute, which means either something small or something worked in a thicker...
The Home Stretch: 1 Week Projects
Crunch time! You know the drill--it's all about projects that can be whipped up in a New York minute, which means either something small or something worked in a thicker...
Coming into the home stretch...2 week projects
It's almost December and the holidays are fast approaching, but really there's no need for panic. You have plenty of time to whip up something lovely, even with all your...
Coming into the home stretch...2 week projects
It's almost December and the holidays are fast approaching, but really there's no need for panic. You have plenty of time to whip up something lovely, even with all your...
Price Changes are Coming
We hate to do it, but it's unavoidable: the prices of most (but not all) of our yarns will increase in early January 2022. The past few years have been...
Price Changes are Coming
We hate to do it, but it's unavoidable: the prices of most (but not all) of our yarns will increase in early January 2022. The past few years have been...
Three Weeks To Go!
Time is getting shorter for making gifts, so let's focus on projects that are either smaller, or use slightly thicker yarn and larger needles. If you haven't guessed by now, Team...
Three Weeks To Go!
Time is getting shorter for making gifts, so let's focus on projects that are either smaller, or use slightly thicker yarn and larger needles. If you haven't guessed by now, Team...
Why We Love K2 and Madison
It's only fitting that in November we discuss K2 and Madison--these are our featured yarns this month (and if you place an order with us, you'll get one of these as...
Why We Love K2 and Madison
It's only fitting that in November we discuss K2 and Madison--these are our featured yarns this month (and if you place an order with us, you'll get one of these as...
Gift-Making: 4 Weeks and Counting
With 4 weeks (loosely) before prime gift-giving season, we have some more project suggestions. Each of these uses between 600 and 1,000 yards of yarn, allowing you ample time to...
Gift-Making: 4 Weeks and Counting
With 4 weeks (loosely) before prime gift-giving season, we have some more project suggestions. Each of these uses between 600 and 1,000 yards of yarn, allowing you ample time to...