Rolling Waves Afghan in Superwash Worsted Yarn and Fairy Designs Project Bags are New at the Yarn and Fiber Company!

The Ivy Brambles Rolling Waves Afghan Pattern makes a fabulous crocheted afghan which is easy to make and can be made in different sizes. Directions and yarn requirements are given for a crib size blanket 35 x 35 inches (90 x 90 cm) through a 44 x 60 inches (112 x 152 cm) afghan. Other sizes can be obtained using the special notes in the pattern for increasing the width and length of this afghan.

Pattern is shown made in Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted yarn in semi-solid colors which adds movement to the waves as the colors gently roll through their color changes.

Can be made in (2, 3) or 4 colors as shown - colorways used are Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted Bluebell Woods, Spring Meadow, Day Glow, Pink Rose and has been crocheted using a size I-9 crochet hook.

Fairy Designs Project Bags have arrived and they are very stylish, fun and versatile!

Looking for a small bag that can do it all? Look no further! Our do-it-all drawstring bag is extremely versatile and has many uses such as a small purse with plenty of room for your wallet, keys, and makeup, or a reusable gift bag that is simpler and more eco-friendly than wrapping paper. It features easy-close drawstrings made of grosgrain ribbon that double as handles for carrying. It has been lovingly sewn in a fun and funky fabric on the outside and is fully lined. There are no exposed seams to get in the way, and the corners have been squared so the bag sits easily on a flat surface. The bag measures approximately 10" wide by 12" tall when laying flat. The do-it-all bag is great as a knitting or crochet project bag. It has plenty of room for 2 balls of sock yarn, your project, and a pattern. It’s also great for smaller projects such as scarves, hats, and baby items. The bag can hang from your wrist for on-the-go knitting. It’s really great for keeping smaller projects seperated in a larger bag so that the yarn doesn’t get tangled.

The Reversible Project Tote from Fairy Designs is perfect for your knitting or crochet project. It has been lovingly sewn in a fun and funky print fabric on the outside and is fully lined. There are no exposed seams to get in the way. The bag measures approximately 11" by 11" by 3" deep and features both inside and outside pockets.

Looking for the perfect bag for small projects? Look no further! These bags have been lovingly sewn in a fun and funky print fabric on the outside and is fully lined. There are no exposed seams to get in the way, and the square base allows the bag to sit easily on a flat surface. The bag measures approximately 6" by 6" by 6" and features a small inside pocket, and D-Ring with keyrings. The square sock bag is great as a knitting or crochet project bag. It has plenty of room for 2 balls of sock yarn, your project, and a pattern. The bag can hang from your wrist, or belt using the D-Ring for on-the-go knitting.

Have a great week and happy fibering!

Cool Take-Along Projects for a Hot Day at the Beach or a Cool Day in the Air Conditioning!

Whether you are heading to the beach or to your favorite chair in the air conditioning, take along one of these cool projects!

Small projects that get bigger....

Looking for something fun to try that is simple, creative and fun?

Both the Great North American Afghan 2 and the Great American Afghan books offer wonderful project squares that are worked individually and then join at the end. What a great take-along project! Each kit makes a perfect afghan to cuddle under and to beautify your home! Choose colors that are shown in the design or pick your own to match your flair. Perfect for the gift you can give to anyone! This kit works up easily block by block using unique designs so you never get bored! The hard part is picking which square to create first! Enjoy!

Small and simple projects......

Poppies fingerless mitts are quick, fun and easy to knit, these super warm fingerless mittens come in two ribbed designs; a simple but elegant ribbed design, and a twisted rib version. One skein of Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted yarn makes these mitts in a couple of hours.

The Lacy Up or Down Crochet Cowl works up quickly and is a simply and fast project! Made from using under a 250 yard skein of worsted weight yarn, this cowl makes gift giving easy as these cowls fit everyone and are adjustable for the wearer. Cowl is shown in Ivy Brambles Superwash yarn in colorway Pomegranate.

Enjoy your week and stay cool!

Bagsmith Knitting Needles and Tunisian Crochet Hooks are Here and in a BIG Way!

Bagsmith Knitting Needles and Tunisian Crochet Hooks are here and in a BIG way!

Now available all sizes in Bagsmith Big Stitch Knitting Needles and Tunisian Crochet Hooks as well as all the books to make it easy!

Big Stitch Knitting Needles are available in US 35 (19 mm) and US 50 (25 mm) - now thats BIG! Tunisian Crochet Hooks are available in a variety of sizes including N (10 mm) through U (25 mm) and come in lengths from 18 - 30 inches! Wow!

We are very intrigued with the Tunisian Crochet Hooks for a couple of reasons - first, they are very different and a new way to work with yarn. Second, the smaller hooks make quick and fabulous shawls in either a variety of yarns or just a couple of different colors. Feel free to mix and match fibers and colors and have lots of creative fun!

Check out the cover of the Bagsmith Tunisian Crochet Book - the shawl on the cover is gorgeous and made with a multiple of yarns. Simple instructions are in the beginning of the book with pictures! You will be "Tunisian-ing" in no time! Need help picking some yarns - choose a few and give us a call and we are happy to work with you to choose perfect colors and texture combinations!

Also currently in stock all the colorways of Bagsmith Bumps! These giant 125 yard, 40 oz skeins of yarn are 70% Alpaca, 15% Nylon, 15% Merino Wool! They are BIG, soft and very warm! Recommended needle is a US 50 to achieve 1 st per inch gauge! Great for 1 bump stoles! The bumps also work up fast for throws and rugs! Fun, warm and wonderful!

Have you ever been counting your stitches and someone is going on and on and on? We have a shirt for you! The Knitting with Friends Baa Baa Baa t-shirt comes with the cute little Alpaca and two sheep friends with the line "I know your talking, but all I hear is Baa, Baa, Baa" These are very cool t-shirts and available in the new Deep Purple, Sky Blue, Dark Gray and Light Green colors in sizes Small - 2x. Size 3x is available in the Deep Purple as a special order!



Enjoy your week and happy fibering!

Ivy Brambles Lily of the Valley Shawl and Glove Patterns by Jocre Arts Arrive, Halo Pave Prize Giveaway Winner and Louisa Harding Yarns on Sale

Have you ever met a Lily of the Valley pattern you didn't like? Now there are two more to enjoy!

Looking for stylish and fun! Ivy Brambles Lily of the Valley Gloves! These gloves are extra long with beautiful bands of Lily of the Valley, Leaves and Trellis Lace creating lovely and feminine gloves for a special occasion! These gloves feel wonderful on and the intricate lace is fabulous! Gloves shown are knit using one skein of Ivy Brambles Pure Silk in colorway Aster.

Ivy Brambles Lily of the Valley Shawl is a stunning 25 x 60 shawl with a lovely band of Lily of the Valley running through the center. Edged with lacy leaves and flowering corners, this dreamy shawl is knit using one skein of Ivy Brambles Pure Silk. Another fabulous shawl from Jocre Arts!

Both of these new patterns are available as PDF downloads for your enjoyment!

Congratulations to our newest prize winner, Eliane S. of Montreal, Canada! Eliane received a gorgeous prize selection of the Halo Pave Shawl Pattern, a skein of Ivy Brambles Romantica Yarn in colorway Sunrise, a Knitting with Friends T-shirt and a Tote Bag! Yeah! More prizes are drawn every two months! You could be our next winner!

Stock up and save continues - we have added in-stock Louisa Harding yarns to the sale - 20% off MSRP through July 7, 2010!

Enjoy your week! Happy Fibering!

Ivy Brambles Green Tea Beret and Mitts Pattern, New Kauni Colorway EYC and Unique and Fun Project Bags from Its in The Bag

Hello Everyone!

Just out and spectacular! The Ivy Brambles Green Tea Beret and Mitts Pattern by Emily Elizabeth Designs!

This gorgeous beret and mitts set is super soft, light, warm and very stylish! Designed by Emily Elizabeth in Ivy Brambles 4-ply Cashmere Yarn, this set is easy to knit and a delight to wear. A simple pattern stitch is worked throughout the beret and mitts making this a spectacular set! Both the hat and the mitts require one skein of the Ivy Brambles 4-ply Cashmere each! Pattern is available as a PDF download for your convenience. Enjoy!

A new Kauni EYC colorway has arrived and it is spectacular - two colors rock this yarn - Fuschia and Black! The long self striping effect are mesmerizing and sure to please! The EYC Colorway is another great candidate for the Diamond Delight Shawl which would be spectacular in hot pink and black! Very cool!

Also just in! New, one of a kind bags from Its In The Bag by Carole including small project pouches, needle cases and project bags! These bags are all handmade locally and they are made using only the finest fabrics available. Check these bags out; there may be one made especially for you!

Have a great week and happy fibering!

PDF Downloads Available, Kauni Restocked, Stock Up and Save on Selected Yarns and New Projects to Keep you Knitting All Summer Long!

Summertime fun has arrived! Hazy hot days and long afternoons staying cool!

New PDF Downloads are now available and new patterns are being added each week to our website!

Calling all instant gratification knitters who like something different and new! Mohair Curly Locks Fingerless Mittens pattern is a new pattern made just for you! Fingerless mitts made using Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted yarn! So what's new! Mohair Curly Locks are infused into the knitting and the Worsted yarn is held double so these mitts work up in no time at 3 sts per inch! Oh, did I mention, the sizes range from girls to women sizes and they are very cool with the curly locks! And, you can get at least one womens and two girls pairs of mitts from one skein of the Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted yarn and 2 ozs of the Ivy Brambles Hand-Dyed Mohair Curly Locks! Matching Mother-Daughter Mitts may be in your future!

Kauni yarn has arrived and it always makes such an entrance! It is amazing any makes it to the shelves it is so pretty! The EQ (rainbow) colorway has arrived first and more boxes are on the way, so check back daily for your favorite color and get some while it lasts!

Have you seen the Diamond Delight Shawl? This shawl takes only one 150 gram skein of the Kauni and is shown in the pattern in the EQ colorway. If this is too bright a colorway for you, choose a more subtle color from the other 20 or more colorways - the yarn does all the work for the striping effect, you just have to move the needles.

Save 25% off MSRP on all in-stock Araucania yarns, Ella Rae yarns, GGH yarns, Gedifra yarns, Online yarns and Lana Grossa Yarns! Sale ends June 30th! Stock up and save!

Looking for somewhere cool to knit? The shop is set to a very nice 74 degrees and all are welcome to come and enjoy the cool couches! And while you are here, check out the latest in patterns and new yarns as we scour the globe looking for new and interesting things for you to enjoy! Classes continue through the summer - what a great time either learn to knit or to increase your knowledge as an intermediate knitter. Call for the schedule - classes run weekdays, weeknights and weekends! There sure to be one for you!

Socks for Summer Knitting and More T-Shirts for You to Enjoy!

Hello Everyone!

PDF downloadable files are now available for all the Ivy Brambles patterns! Including these two new sock patterns!

Socks are a perfect small project for the warm summer days ahead! The lovely Ladder Lace Sock Pattern features a gorgeous trellising ladder flowing from the cuff to the toe. Straight forward and easy to knit lace in a ladder pattern makes these socks fun to knit and extra special to wear! One skein of the Ivy Brambles Sockscene makes a pair and socks are shown in pattern worked in colorway Autumn Flame!

If bigger needles are for you, the Nancy Walking and Talking Sock Pattern for Worsted Weight Yarn is now available and written for a 12" circular needle! What fun! These socks work up so fast and easy and use only one skein of Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted yarn for the entire pair! Colorway shown in Day Glow!

Both sock patterns have been kitted under Project Kits on the website in the colorways that inspired the designers to create these fabulous socks! Enjoy!

More new colors for the summer have arrived in our Knitting with Friends, Spinning with Friends, and Hooking with Friends including a beautiful Sky Blue, Light Green and Dark Gray - these are in addition to the Deep Purple shirts that arrived last week!

Don't forget to be sure to sign up for our Prize Giveaway! The next giveaway will be in July and it is filled with fun in the form of cashmere, a tote bag and more!

Thanks and have a great week!