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This slightly rustic, strong wool is perfect for durable sweaters. If you're looking for an extra cozy touch, combine it with Knitting for Olive's Soft Silk Mohair for perfectly matched tones. This pill-resistant yarn means you'll have a long-lasting wardrobe staple.

Heavy Merino's traceability makes it possible to identify the specific farms where the wool originates, ensuring that the animals are well cared for and the farmers are treated fairly, with good working conditions.

Inti-dye yarn is crafted with soft Pima cotton and hand-painted in shades inspired by sunny coastal sand dunes. Named after the mighty Inca sun god Inti, this yarn embodies a sun-soaked lifestyle. The dyeing technique mimics the sun's natural radiance, resulting in a warm and opulent tones. Inti's versatility makes it ideal for a range of projects, and it now offers solid hues for effortless pairing with hand-painted colors.

Cast on your next project yarn with Amano Inti and let your creativity shine bright!

In this three-hour workshop, Ilana will help guide you into understanding of how animal fibers are prepared and then spun into the delightful yarn we love to use and collect.

What you’ll learn:

The stages before yarn:

• Different fibers
• Tops, batts, roving, rolags, etc…
• Staple length

Making yarn with a top whorl drop spindle:

• What is a top whorl drop spindle?
• Park and draft method
• Plying
• Other techniques

Making rolags with hand carders:

• Brief history of hand carders
• Safety
• Other techniques

Included in your class registration fee:

• Spinning fibers

Available to use during the workshop: 

• 2.5 oz Ashford top whorl drop spindle
• Ashford Classic Hand Carders, 72 TPI

Prerequisite skills: None

Instructor: Ilana Holland

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

This all in one kit includes a pair of hand carders, a drop spindle, a selection of fibres – including dyed fleece, Corriedale and Merino slivers, Angelina and Silk, and full step-by-step instructions on how to use the hand carders to prepare fibre for spinning, spinning the yarn and plying on the drop spindle. It is a perfect introduction to the fibrecrafts!

Kit includes:

• 1 x pair of handcarders small 72 ppsi 185 x 80mm.
• 1 x student drop spindle.
• Introduction to spinning booklet – includes carding, spinning and plying instructions.
• 150gms in total of corriedale, merino, dyed english leicester locks, silk and angelina.

Joy Ashford, Walter's wife, was right by his side when spinning wheels were being introduced to the world. The foldable and portable spinning wheel is named after Joy, because it is such a joy to use!

The Joy Spinning Wheel was designed during the rise of the next generation of Ashford wheels in the early 1970s. When Walter's son, Richard, joined the business he was able to travel outside of New Zealand and learn about the international demand for fiber and textile equipment. From there portable carding equipment and accessories were invented, and not soon after folding weaving looms and spinning wheels. 

This wheel is ultra lightweight, sold with with backpack for easy transporting. Designed with seamless carry handles built into the frame, there is more room for the tension springs. The Joy Spinning Wheel has updated 2-piece universal con rod bearings that snap perfectly into their place. Including polyurethane con rod joints that fit perfectly into the treadle boards for positive drive. Arranged on flexible polyurethane hinges, the treadle boards are extremely silent and trouble-free. With three Included in the package, Ashford's improved sliding hook flyer bobbins can now hold up to 30% more yarn. 

All Ashford products are created under the company's philosophy that nature and employees are treated with the outmost respect. 

Comes with: Carry Bag, Scotch tension, built in kate, 3 bobbins, threading hook, basic spinning instruction booklet.
Wheel diameter: 15 3/4″
Orifice: 3/8″
Bobbin capacity: 4-5 ounces
Ratios: 6, 8, 11 & 14:1
Lightweight: 11 lbs (single treadle) or 13 lbs (double treadle)
Size when folded: 25″ x 15¾” x 9½”

Indulge in the luxurious softness of Cowgirlblues Kidsilk yarn! Made from a blend of South African kid mohair and silk, this lace-weight yarn is a lovely addition to any project begging for that dreamy, gossamer halo.

Come sip something delicious, settle in with your stitching, and meet Laura—an indie dyer known not only for her gorgeous colorways but for the positivity and purpose she brings to the fiber community.

You’ll have a chance to browse a beautiful selection of Always Be Kind Yarn, chat with Laura about her creative process, and hear the inspiring story behind her brand. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her yarn, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect, shop, stitch, and celebrate the power of kindness—one stitch at a time.

KnitPro’s Dreamz Fixed Circular Knitting Needles come in a range of radiant colors for organizational options. Perfect points, flawlessly tapered, and ideal for all yarns and every project. A smooth join ensures easy stitch glide and no snagging. And the polished warm wood surface works effortlessly with every type of yarn without slowing down your knitting rhythm.

Made from lightweight, strong, and durable varnished birch wood with resilient, flexible cords that lay flat with no kink or twist. A knitter’s favorite needle!

Knits to Wear: Effortless Patterns will feature 17 modern, Scandinavian-inspired designs. Created with the intention of combining comfort and contemporary elegance. Laine Publishing anticipates Kutova Kika’s newest book to become a major bestseller based on feedback from her past publications. We knitters just can’t get enough of Kika!

The 7 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 3 tops, 1 vest, 3 hats, and 1 collar are patterns that Kika designed to be timeless, decorative, and modern. As you knit each pattern, Kika hopes you will learn more about your personal style and discover what brings you joy when you wear your pieces.

You can now pre-order through Fancywork Yarn Shop.

Publication Day: November 26, 2024.

Knitter's Block tiles are topped with a lightly textured fiber surface to help hold fabric in place, and they’re dense enough to keep pins securely in position. A 100% cotton grid cloth is included to help you both measure and protect your knits and crochets while steam blocking, along with stainless steel T-pins that resist rusting. Everything packs neatly into a reusable jute tote, making storage and transport a breeze. Durable, versatile, and thoughtfully made, the Knitter’s Block helps you finish your handmade work with the same care you put into every stitch.

The Cocoknits Knitter's Block includes:

• 18 interlocking, fiber-topped EVA foam tiles, each measures 12"×12" (tiles from the new kit are compatible with older Knitter's Block tiles)
• 40 stainless steel T-pins
• 48" square cotton cloth woven with 1" square gingham to help measure your finished piece
• A sturdy jute bag to contain the kit

Our Learn to Crochet class is designed for never-before crocheters to gain proficiency with the fundamental stitches that form the basis of a world of gorgeous textural designs. In this three-session class, we will learn the 3 foundational stitches that make up most of crochet: single, half-double, and double. You'll also gain proficiency with chaining, slip stitches, and how to hold your hook and yarn.

Materials: Included

Prerequisite skills: None

Instructor: Ilana Holland

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.

Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners. 

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.

Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners. 

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.