by April
If you are anything like me, you have a TON of scrap yarn left overs from projects. I love sock knitting and have tiny little feet so I always have yarn left over from my sock projects. I also started spinning mostly fingering weight in small amounts and can’t figure out what to do with […]
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by Tye
The line of Brown Sheep yarns is simply amazing! There is something in it for everyone. Their Cotton Fleece DK and Cotton Fine fingering yarns are a unique blend of soft Pima Cotton and Merino Wool. I love that there is just enough merino wool to make an otherwise heavy fiber like cotton feel much lighter. The […]
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by April
Are you thinking of knitting your first hat? Or maybe you have already knit your first hat and are just looking for some pointers on how to improve on your second one. Whatever your expertise with hat knitting may be, it is never a bad idea to brush up on some basic essential tips for […]
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by Tye
Have you ever done a mystery knit along (MKAL)? As much as I love to knit, I have never given one a try. Some knitters are great at following directions, that’s not me in knitting and sometimes in life too. I am the type of knitter that has a hard time just doing what I am […]
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by Tye
Malabrigo has done it again! The name of their newest line, Dos Tierras means Two lands in honor of the sources of the two amazing fibers that are found in this ultra-soft yarn. This DK weight yarn is as versatile as it is beautiful. Malabrigo decided to marry two amazing fibers together by spinning 50% […]
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by Tye
Knitters have long known the healing effects of their handy work. Once you get the hang of this activity, it is quite relaxing. The feeling of having a strand of silky, superfine merino blended with cashmere pass through your fingers as you create something for a loved one is amazing. With all of these benefits, […]
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by Paradise Staff
Noro has taken the color of yarn to new heights since they emerged into the yarn market over 30 years ago. The amazing color changing yarn that Noro produces delights fiber artists of all types. This yarn is amazing for weaving, felting, crochet and of course knitting. Noro Lace is a fantastic pattern book. This book […]
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by Paradise Staff
This week we are having a blow out sale on ruffle yarn. There are so many different uses for this fun frilly yarn. I personally love to see it used in baby items. I have seen some really cute baby skirts and dresses made from this stuff and it can even be used as a […]
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by Paradise Staff
Nestled on a hill top allowing them to see them to see the whole valley of Chewelah, Mantis Farms brings to mind a different time in American, when the west was not a manufacturing powerhouse but a series of cottage industries that connected the community together. Ann of Mantis Farms paints a stunning picture of […]
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by Paradise Staff
Interlude. Kromski has three Saxony wheels of differing sizes with musical names. Their smallest is the Prelude the musical lead in, the Interlude for the short dramatic piece of instrumental music and their large classic spinning wheel the Symphony. All three wheels are the type of wheel that harkens a different era with medieval ladies in waiting […]
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by Paradise Staff
Staff Picks! Here is where once a month the staff picks a product that is either new or a favorite and reviews it! So I thought we could start with Sara! Sara is the amazing woman who runs easily half of everything and has the desk to the right of mine. Sara knows nearly all […]
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