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Mike's Textured Pull Over pattern is finally written and available. It is written for chest/bust size 36"-38" in our SW Merino - Fine Sport yarn, but you could use any Fine Sport weight yarn as long as you get the gauge. I have added instructions, so you easily could either add 4 1/2" or reduce 4 1/2" to the chest/bust size. I would need to write those sizes as separate patterns as it would be too confusing adding all into one pattern. I prefer to keep things simple. If you do not like ICord you could do another preferred bind...

Finally directly from Laine in Finland. 52 Weeks of Socks. 52 Weeks of Socks is the first hardcover book of Laine Publishing. This publication contains 52 knitting patterns by 46 designers, and is a true encyclopedia of socks. Patterns are beautifully photographed and laid out on 256 pages in the style Laine is known and loved for. The book contains patterns from the following designers: Heidi Alander, Fiona Alice, Gina Baglia, Ainur Berkimbayeva, Katrine Birkenwasser, Karen Borrel, Sachiko Burgin, Diana Clinch, Verena Cohrs, Valentina Consalvi, Rachel Coopey, Nele Druyts, Marion Em, Lindsey Fowler, Fabienne Gassmann, Lucinda Guy, Dawn Henderson, Anja Heumann, Tiina Huhtaniemi, Caitlin Hunter, Mieka John, Amanda Jones, Joséphine & the seeds, Pauliina...

Winter's work: wool and weaving near Harrisville BY TODD MOE (WEEKDAY MORNING HOST AND PRODUCER) , IN HARRISVILLE, NY Lis Barsuglia-Madsen and her husband Michael, love spending the winter months in their rustic home, filled with looms, near Harrisville. Lis, who grew up in Denmark, uses bright colors to help offset overcast skies and the snowy landscape. Photo: Todd Moe ListenShare Feb 17, 2016 — Sometimes, Lis Barsuglia-Madsen and her husband Michael would like winter to be twice as long as it is. You would too, if you spent the cold months making your art out of fleece: coloring it...

Love working up Rosemary Hill's Moon Shadow Shawl. It belongs in my mental health category. I worked this one up in our Yak/Silk/Merino in Silver & Teal. Trying to decide on the next 2 colors. Maybe something sunny, like Amber and...? Happy Knitting!

Please join us for this Unique Festival! In the mean time, we have been and are busy adding new products to our web site, some of what you would otherwise have been able to see, touch and feel. We have a new Targhee Wool in BULKY weight, it is super soft. This one is NOT super wash, so you must hand wash this one. 2 new 100% Fine Merinos both Super Wash - one Lace Weight in Single Ply and another Sport Weight in Two Ply - both amazing soft. Plus a Fine Fingering 2 ply Sock with 80% Superwash Fine Merino...