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Beginning Brioche

Do you dream of knitting brioche? Brioche stitches create a squishy, reversible fabric with pronounced ribs. As the yarn is carried over the stitch, rather than held in the front...

New Designs Next on Our Needles!

It’s not quite summer, even though we are dreaming about getaways and low-key weekends. We are of course planning on lots of knitting and crocheting. There are a number of...

Making the Most of Manos del Uruguay Fino Minis

Mini skeins continue to captivate yarn fans as a way to introduce a pop of color into a project, or as a way to sample a new-to-you yarn. Each Manos...

Spring Projects in Milo and Serena

Warmer days call for lightweight layers, short sleeve tops, and natural fiber blends including linen and cotton. Now is a great time to cast on for a new project in...

Tips and Tricks for Managing Brioche

One of our newest free patterns, the Byberry Scarf by Lisa R. Myers, is a beautiful 2-color brioche project that is great for beginners.  If you are new to the...

Short Sleeve Sweaters in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

We’re going to just say it: you can wear sweaters year-round and not all sweaters need long sleeves! In this blog post we’re putting the spotlight on beautiful hand knit...