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An interview with Laura Aylor: K2 Accessories

An interview with Laura Aylor: K2 Accessories

Our last two posts featured K2 and Madison, two of our chunkier yarns. Today we're talking with Laura Aylor, a designer who's used K2 (and others) to much success. Laura, tell...

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An interview with Laura Aylor: K2 Accessories

Our last two posts featured K2 and Madison, two of our chunkier yarns. Today we're talking with Laura Aylor, a designer who's used K2 (and others) to much success. Laura, tell...

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Winter Weight Yarns: K2

Winter Weight Yarns: K2

In our previous post we discussed our sproingy, dense Madison. Today, let's visit K2, our chunky weight yarn which is even thicker than Madison. K2 is a 100% merino wool...

Winter Weight Yarns: K2

In our previous post we discussed our sproingy, dense Madison. Today, let's visit K2, our chunky weight yarn which is even thicker than Madison. K2 is a 100% merino wool...

Winter Weight Yarns: Madison

Winter Weight Yarns: Madison

Sometimes it comes as a surprise to people that we dye heavier yarns--our fingering, lace and DK yarns usually steal all the thunder. But temperatures are dropping, and it's time for Madison...

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Winter Weight Yarns: Madison

Sometimes it comes as a surprise to people that we dye heavier yarns--our fingering, lace and DK yarns usually steal all the thunder. But temperatures are dropping, and it's time for Madison...

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Coordinating Colors for Fall 2020 Show Colorways

Coordinating Colors for Fall 2020 Show Colorways

Dyeing show colors is one of our favorite things to do. It really ticks all those creativity boxes to reminisce about the show, the season, and the people and then...

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Coordinating Colors for Fall 2020 Show Colorways

Dyeing show colors is one of our favorite things to do. It really ticks all those creativity boxes to reminisce about the show, the season, and the people and then...

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Virtual Rhinebeck 2020

Virtual Rhinebeck 2020

So, this is what it's like. A year without an in-person Rhinebeck. But for all the things we'll miss (donuts, foliage, livestock, friends), there are some silver linings.  The first?...

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Virtual Rhinebeck 2020

So, this is what it's like. A year without an in-person Rhinebeck. But for all the things we'll miss (donuts, foliage, livestock, friends), there are some silver linings.  The first?...

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What We Love About Moonglow

What We Love About Moonglow

Moonglow is one of our newer yarns, introduced at the beginning of 2020. It's a laceweight blend of fine kid mohair and silk. The silk is strong and shiny, holding...

What We Love About Moonglow

Moonglow is one of our newer yarns, introduced at the beginning of 2020. It's a laceweight blend of fine kid mohair and silk. The silk is strong and shiny, holding...

Introducing the Mutual Admiration Society

Introducing the Mutual Admiration Society

We are so excited to present this collaborative effort between Miss Babs, Neighborhood Fiber Co., and Mary Annarella! You may not know it, but Babs and Karida have long been friends...

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Introducing the Mutual Admiration Society

We are so excited to present this collaborative effort between Miss Babs, Neighborhood Fiber Co., and Mary Annarella! You may not know it, but Babs and Karida have long been friends...

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September Staff Round Up

September Staff Round Up

There's that adage about the cobbler's children having no shoes--that definitely does NOT hold true here at Miss Babs. Just about everyone on staff has some sort of creative outlet, and most of...

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September Staff Round Up

There's that adage about the cobbler's children having no shoes--that definitely does NOT hold true here at Miss Babs. Just about everyone on staff has some sort of creative outlet, and most of...

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Fall 2020 Pattern Collection

Fall 2020 Pattern Collection

We've been looking forward to sharing these new designs for fall knitting! We have partnered with independent designers to develop 6 new sweaters and 6 new accessories for this fall. There are...

Fall 2020 Pattern Collection

We've been looking forward to sharing these new designs for fall knitting! We have partnered with independent designers to develop 6 new sweaters and 6 new accessories for this fall. There are...

Why we love Killington

Why we love Killington

We love Killington for so many reasons and are excited to share more about it in depth this month. Killington is a lofty DK weight blend of non-superwash Polwarth wool and...

Why we love Killington

We love Killington for so many reasons and are excited to share more about it in depth this month. Killington is a lofty DK weight blend of non-superwash Polwarth wool and...

The Sharon Show: Introducing Sharon, and Choosing Colors

The Sharon Show: Introducing Sharon, and Choosi...

Earlier this week, I sat down with Casapinka over Zoom (the only way to meet these days!) and we had a chat about Sharon, The Sharon Show, and finding some...

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The Sharon Show: Introducing Sharon, and Choosi...

Earlier this week, I sat down with Casapinka over Zoom (the only way to meet these days!) and we had a chat about Sharon, The Sharon Show, and finding some...

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SSK 2020 Virtual Marketplace Video & Info

SSK 2020 Virtual Marketplace Video & Info

For this year's virtual SSK marketplace, we have a video showcasing a few of our favorite yarns and samples, plus our special show colorway and even some yarns that don't...

SSK 2020 Virtual Marketplace Video & Info

For this year's virtual SSK marketplace, we have a video showcasing a few of our favorite yarns and samples, plus our special show colorway and even some yarns that don't...

2020: Actions We Are Taking

2020: Actions We Are Taking

The past few weeks and the past 5 months have given me and all of us much to think about in terms of systemic inequality and racial justice. We each...

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2020: Actions We Are Taking

The past few weeks and the past 5 months have given me and all of us much to think about in terms of systemic inequality and racial justice. We each...

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June 2020 Shipping Updates

June 2020 Shipping Updates

After several emails from international customers recently wondering why their packages hadn't moved in a month or more we called our local branch of the post office to see if...

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June 2020 Shipping Updates

After several emails from international customers recently wondering why their packages hadn't moved in a month or more we called our local branch of the post office to see if...

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MDSW Virtual Booth Videos & Info

MDSW Virtual Booth Videos & Info

See our Virtual 2020 Maryland Sheep & Wool Booth on YouTube! Join Babs and Jennifer as they walk you through our selection of hand-dyed yarns.  Samples shown in our preview...

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MDSW Virtual Booth Videos & Info

See our Virtual 2020 Maryland Sheep & Wool Booth on YouTube! Join Babs and Jennifer as they walk you through our selection of hand-dyed yarns.  Samples shown in our preview...

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