Fine Yarns & Fiber ... Knit ... Crochet ... Drop Spin ... Needles ... Hooks ... Accessories ... Books ... Patterns ... Classes ... Felting ... Tatting

Your "Local Yarn Shop" sharing creativity, inspiration & encouragement to fiber enthusiasts in Salem, Oregon and the Willamette Valley.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

NEW colors of Alegria sock yarn!
Alegria by Manos del Uruguay
75% superwash merino  25% polyamide (nylon)
445 yds  28-30 sts/4"  US 1-3
Soft and resilient--great for socks, hats, gloves, scarves, shawls, etc.
 
NEW stock of popular Arroyo by Malabrigo:  
Arroyo by Malbrigo
Pure superwash merino wool--SOFT.
335 yds  20-22 sts/4"  US 4-6
For sweaters, hats, scarves, socks--just about anything!  Wonderful.
 
 We all need something to store or carry yarn. 
These beautiful, hand crafted Bolga Baskets do the job in style:
Bolga Baskets - lots of color patterns
 

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

 
NEW stock!  Fino lace weight by Alpaca with a Twist.  SOFT. 
Fino - 70% baby alpaca  30% silk   875 yards
Carol says this is one of the finest lace yarns she's ever used.
 
New colors!  Socrates fingering weight by Alpaca with a Twist. 
Socrates - Superb, soft yarn for socks, hats, or gloves.
30% baby alpaca  30% merino wool  20% bamboo  20% nylon
400 yds  US 1-3
 
MORE Madeline Tosh!  We can't get enough.
New stock of DK and heavy worsted Vintage
Tosh DK - lots more fabulous colors at the shop.......
 
Tosh Vintage:
Too many colors to squeeze in here - stop by and browse.
 
Come in, relax, and enjoy the view!
 

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

SILK.......the ultimate fiber.
New - Indochine Sport by Lantern Moon in lustrous colors:

Indochine - 100% silk
134 yds  22 sts/4"  US 5-6
 
NEW - Mountain Colors Twizzle.
Gorgeous multi-colors: 
Twizzle - 225 yds  4-5 st/in  US 4-6
85% superwash merino  15% silk
Dazzling.
 
NEW - sock yarns by:
Mountain Colors Crazy Foot.......Tosh Sock.......Three Fates 
Clockwise from top left:
Three Fates, Mountain Colors Crazy Foot, and (last two) Tosh Sock.
Travel light this summer......make socks!
 
More new Madeline Tosh from our latest shipment
being put out tomorrow and Friday -- don't miss it.
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

NEW! Tangier by Cascade.
Tangier is a slow color change blend of silk, cotton, acrylic, and viscose.

Tangier - 220 yds  16-18 sts/4"  US 8-9
Shown above in Grace Ahkrem's knit Seaweed Scarf.
 
NEW!  UltraPima Fine, also by Cascade.
UltraPima has incredible sheen.  You have to see it to believe it.
UltraPima Fine.
100% Pima cotton    136.7 yds    24-26 sts/4"    US 3-4
 
Look what the wind blew in........
a new lace shawl knit in 'Meadow'.  Soft! 
'Glam Shells' shawl by Marisa Hernandez (Ravelry/free)
Knit with one skein of Meadow on size 6 needles.
Easy, clearly written pattern.
 
Have a beautiful day!