Eco-friendly and sustainable, bamboo needles are appreciated by knitters all over the world for their lightness, flexibility, and natural grip, ideal for beginner knitters and for working with slippery yarns like cotton, linen, or silk.

Crafting their needles in Japan from carefully selected mōsō bamboo, an especially hard and resilient variety with excellent luster, Seeknit’s team of skilled artisans meticulously finish each piece to create long lasting, high-quality fibre tools. After going through a unique high temperature and pressure treatment, each needle is carefully polished with natural plant wax for extra durability. The time required from bamboo harvesting to final product can vary, with some items taking over six months to complete.

Seeknit’s Curve interchangeable needles have a seamless stainless steel swivel join, with a gentle curve that allows your yarn to slide easily from needle to cord for fast, effortless stitching. The “Koshitsu” wax finish is sleek and smooth, so your yarn doesn’t stick to it, nor slide off by accident.

Discover our Seeknit Curve interchangeable sets exclusively at our Alexandria shop:

• 2.4″ Mini First Set: 2.4″ tips, 8 sizes US#2-8, with 2 sets 4.7”, 7” & 11” cords, stoppers & cord joints, mini canvas case
• 4″ Mini First Set: 4″ tips, 8 sizes US#2-8, with 2 sets 8″, 16″ & 24″ cords, stoppers & cord joints, mini canvas case
• 4″ Mini Grand Set: 4″ tips, 8 sizes US#4-15, with 8″, 16″, 24″ & 32″ cords, stoppers & cord joints, mini canvas case
• 5″ First Set: 5″ tips, 8 sizes US#2-8, with 2 sets 14”, 22” & 30” cords, stoppers & cord joints, canvas case
• 5″ Grand Set: 5″ tips, 8 sizes US#4-15, with 14″, 22″, 30″ & 37.5″ cords, stoppers & cord joints, canvas case

Tip: The 2.4″ needle tips are perfect for socks, toys, and other small-diameter projects, the 4″ tips are ideal for small projects like accessories and hats, while the 5″ tips work beautifully for garments and shawls.

More interchangeable sets and individual fixed circular needles arriving soon!

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This smoothly plied, light-fingering-weight yarn is spun from Malabrigo’s luxuriously soft Uruguayan Merino wool and treated to be machine washable for easy care. Don’t be fooled by the name—while it’s certainly a treat for the feet, this delightful yarn is also a favorite for lightweight garments, shawls, and scarves, in a gorgeous range of semi-solid and multi-colored shades. Malabrigo Sock’s next-to-skin-soft, machine-washable wool means it’s easy to take care of and to wear, making it a great choice for colorful children’s and baby items!

Yarn Details

• Light fingering weight
• 100% Uruguyan Merino wool
• 440 yards (402 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles or C/2-E/4 (2.75-3.5mm) crochet hook
• 32 stitches = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $22.25, available in-store only

Tip: When working with kettle-dyed yarns, be sure to purchase enough yarn at one time to complete your project, since dye lots may vary from bag to bag and skeins may vary even within the same bag of yarn. To ensure even color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating rows or rounds.

Pattern Picks

Sockhead Slouch Hat

THE classic beginner-friendly beanie pattern! Grab a skein of Malabrigo Sock in your favorite color and stitch one up for everyone in your family from babies to adults. Complete the set with the matching cowl and fingerless mitts!

Sizes

Baby, child, teen, adult S, M, L, XL; to fit head circumference 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23″.

Yarn

All sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Tip: 1 skein will make 2 baby or child hats.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

32 stitches & 46 rows = 4” on US#2.5 (3.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Feya Vest

Don’t fuss with trying to fit wiggly baby arms into sleeves, just knit them a cute vest instead! (There’s an adorable matching bonnet too!)

Sizes

0-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 12-24 mo, 2-3 yr, 3-4 yr; finished circumference 17.5, 18.75, 21, 22, 23, 25.5″.

Yarn

All sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

27 stitches & 37 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

I’m So Basic Socks

A good sock pattern is built on structural genius! Simple stockinette stitch lets multicolored yarns like Malabrigo Sock show off while you relax and enjoy the knitting. Video tutorials and photo instructions make this a great first sock pattern.

Sizes

S, M, L, XL; finished circumference 7, 8, 9, 10″.

Yarn

All sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Optional: Approx. 50 yards light fingering weight yarn for contrast cuffs, heels & toes.

Tip: When stitching socks in a yarn that’s 100% wool, we recommend reinforcing toes and heels with a nylon or other synthetic thread. We carry Jawoll Reinforcement Bobbins in store ($1.75, various colors).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

40 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#1 (2.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Marram

This eye-catching tuck stitch vest can be worn front-to-back as well as inside out for four different looks! The accompanying video tutorial helps you get the perfect finish on the folded twisted-rib neckband and armholes.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}; finished circumference 34.75 (39.5, 44.25, 46.5) {52.75, 57.5, 60, 63.75}”, suggested positive ease 4-5″.

Yarn

MC: 2 (2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 3} skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1) {1, 1, 1, 2} skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 40 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in tuck stitch pattern worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Felixstowe Cowl

Crochet this cozy, textural cowl in two skeins of Malabrigo Sock!

Get a free print pattern with your Malabrigo Sock purchase in the shop while supplies last.

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

2 skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

22 stitches & 20 rows = 4” on E/4 (3.5 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Pescador Light

This beginner-friendly crocheted beanie or watchcap pattern is sized for the whole family! A full video tutorial guides you from start to finish.

Sizes

Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult M, Adult L); to fit head circumference 17.5 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 24)”.

Yarn

Short version, all sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Long version: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Tip: 1 skein will make 2 short baby or child hats.

Gauge & Suggested Hook

25 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on C/D-2 (3 mm) hook in rib pattern, after wet blocking.

Flavia

Lightweight yarns like Malabrigo Sock are ideal for crocheted garments, offering plenty of yardage and keeping your finished fabric from being too stiff and heavy. This charming top has coordinating shawl and sweater patterns too!

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); finished circumference 36¼ (42½, 49, 55, 61½, 67¾)”.

Yarn

2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

26 stitches & 22 rows = 4” on E/4 (3.5 mm) hook in linen stitch pattern, after wet blocking.

Riffle Mini Neck Scarf

Don’t let the knitters have all the fun with mini scarves! Crochet this beginner-friendly pattern up in a snap with a single skein of Malabrigo Sock.

Sizes

One size; 75 x 18″.

Yarn

1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

Gauge is not crucial for this project, G-6 (4 mm) hook recommended.

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At the Help Desk, we provide 10-15 minutes of free assistance to get you back on track with a project, pick up a dropped stitch, figure out a chart, or fix something else that has gone wrong. (Please be patient when visiting the Help Desk, as our yarnistas are also assisting other customers.)

If you require more time or dedicated assistance with your project, our Independent Study classes offer in-depth help from our experienced knit & crochet instructors (for just $30 per two-hour class period).

Our Help Desk is now open:

• Monday-Wednesday: 11 am – 5:30 pm
• Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm
• Friday-Saturday 11 am – 5:30 pm
• Sunday, 12:30-5:30 pm

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“Knit on with confidence and hope through all crises.”

It’s a phrase we all have held dear in the last several years—there’s been a lot going on in the world, and sometimes all we can do is knit on with hope. It’s a reminder to all of us that when faced with all the terrible things in the world, dropped stitches included, that we should continue with confidence. We don’t always think about the woman who gave us those words. She gave us so much that we take for granted in knitting today. Did you know that “i-cord,” the beautiful clean edge to so many shawls and cowls stands for “idiot-cord”? This technique was popularized and celebrated by one woman. Ever knit or wear an infinity scarf or Moebius cowl? That’s also a signature style spotlighted by our star of the month and the mother of modern knitting.

August 9 will mark the 116th birthday of Elizabeth Zimmermann, one of the first true knitting celebrities. Born in London in 1910, Elizabeth grew up in England and attended design schools in Germany and Switzerland before moving to the United States, where she settled in Wisconsin with her husband. A lifelong knitter, Elizabeth was a true multi-cultural stitcher, skilled in both English and continental knitting.

From the 1950s on, Elizabeth Zimmermann set the standards that guide our craft today. There is no way to overstate her accomplishments or influence. Every time we pick up our needles, scroll through social media, or gather together as crafters, we are in a world she helped to shape. The home she made in Wisconsin became the headquarters of Schoolhouse Press, publisher of knitting books and guides, as well as one of the first suppliers of circular needles. On this property, Elizabeth also hosted an annual summer Knitter’s Camp—the first of its kind. If that wasn’t enough, she also hosted her very own PBS series, Knitting Workshop. All of these programs, along with her newsletters and patterns, helped shape a legacy of excellence.

If there is only one book you could ever read on the subject of knitting, you would find us recommending Knitting Without Tears, first published in 1971 and as fresh today as it was then. This is one of the great guides, focusing on seamless garments, and it features Elizabeth’s distinctive, conversational writing style. We might then guide you to Knitter’s Almanac, a follow-up guide to a year of knitting projects, before convincing you that while you asked for one book, there were actually three you needed. That would bring us to The Opinionated Knitter, a collection of Elizabeth’s newsletters and patterns. Published posthumously, this collection of her wit and wisdom also features one of her signature patterns, the Baby Surprise Jacket.

This garter sweater is an engineering delight, with only two seams to make the jacket come together—a deceptively simple project with a huge payoff.

Elizabeth also delivered the first Aran Sweater featured in an American magazine in 1957.

Elizabeth advocated for seamless sweaters and circular needles (then relatively new!) and developed a sizing method called the Elizabeth Percentage System (EPS) to help knitters adjust patterns to their own needs.

As a trailblazer in the field, Elizabeth offers one of the greatest lessons we can learn: knit confidently. She encouraged knitters to work without patterns, think for themselves, and make design choices that worked for them. This is a craft, and we should see ourselves as part of a great tradition of craft, not just copyists. Embrace your own creativity: play with patterns, colors, and yarns. Her lessons were not about getting locked into tradition or just one way to do anything. She wanted us to learn the skills and mechanics of knitting so we can knit confidently. A crisis is easier when you fully embrace the experience of learning, all the successes and failures that we encounter, and still hold on to home

Each time I welcome a new group of students into an Introduction to Knitting class, I like to ask what has inspired them to come to the craft. Lately, I have been hearing a desire for help in building a little peace in our lives—there’s too much chaos and too much stress, and a need for something to keep us going. Whether providing a creative space of our own, something to share in our community spaces, or a retreat for a little quiet, craft has always been a practice where we can stretch our creative muscles, develop our skills, and maybe even snag a bit of emotional regulation along the way.

In space, we’ve been thinking a lot about crafting as a way to slow down and connect. Stay tuned for upcoming events and stitch-a-longs inspired by Elizabeth Zimmermann and the wisdom she gifted us.

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Joining Malabrigo’s line-up of kettle-dyed, machine-washable yarns, Torzal pairs the softness you expect from Malabrigo’s Uruguayan Merino wool with a unique two-ply marled construction that gives every skein beautiful depth and movement. No two skeins are exactly alike—even in the same colorway, Torzal’s twist creates subtle variations that make every project one of a kind, great for patterns where color takes center stage.

As the twisted plies travel around each other, they create gentle shifts of color and beautiful stitch definition that keep every row interesting. The 160-yard skeins let you complete small projects like hats, cowls, or mitts with a single skein. Stitch Torzal up by itself, or pair with semi-solid shades of Malabrigo Arroyo or other lighter weight yarns for a gorgeous accent!

Yarn Details

• Sport/light DK weight
• 100% superwash Merino wool
• 160 yards (146 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US #3-7(3.25-4.5 mm) needles or E/4-H/8 (3.5-5 mm) crochet hook
• 23-26 stitches = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $16, available in-store only

Tip: When working with kettle-dyed yarns, be sure to purchase enough yarn at one time to complete your project, since dye lots may vary from bag to bag and skeins may vary even within the same bag. To ensure even color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating rows or rounds.

Pattern Picks

Torzal Cowl

This free*, beginner-friendly pattern is a quick knit in a single skein of Malabrigo Torzal! The combination of simple stitches provides it with rhythm, volume and texture, perfect for highlighting Torzal’s unique colorways.

*Download the pattern for free on Ravelry or get a free print pattern with your Malabrigo Torzal purchase in the shop while supplies last!

Sizes

One size; 22″ circumference, 8½” height.

Yarn

1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

17 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, before blocking.

Duna Scarf

The Duna Scarf explores texture and movement through Torzal’s handspun-inspired look. An elongated shape and fluid lines create a bold yet effortless silhouette for a modern piece that stands out.

Get a free print pattern with your Malabrigo Torzal purchase in the shop while supplies last!

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

2 skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking.

Smile Again Hat

Pair up a semi-solid colorway of Malabrigo Arroyo with two shades of Malabrigo Torzal for an adorable hat! Make a matching set with the designer’s Smile Again Mitts pattern.

Sizes

1 (2, 3); finished circumference 16.75 (18.75, 20.75)”.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC1: 1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC2: 1 skein Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).

Tip: You can complete a hat and mitts set with 1 skein of each color.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 48 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking.

Pressed Flowers Vest

Sizes

(1, 2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8); finished circumference (37, 42, 47, 53) (58, 63, 69, 74)”.

Yarn

MC: (4, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC: (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair, held double.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 44 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Grid Gambit

Sizes

One size; 25.5″ circumference, 22″ depth.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

19 stitches & 25 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Geometer Sweater

Knit this seamless top-down sweater with short sleeves and a rolled or ribbed neckline and hem, or go fancy with the long-sleeved version’s corrugated ribbing and all-over colorwork. Not ready for a full sweater? Plan your color choices and check your gauge with the coordinating Geometer Cowl and Geometer Mittens.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 35.5 (39.75, 43, 46.25, 50.5) (54.75, 59, 63.5, 70)”, suggested positive ease 3-8″.

Yarn

Short sleeves:
MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Long sleeves:
MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Bronwyn Shawl

Find this cozy crocheted shawl pattern for free (plus video tutorials) on the designer’s blog.

Sizes

One size; 82 x 28″.

Yarn

MC: 2 skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC1: 2 skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2: 2 skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

16 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on I/9 (5.5 mm) hook in single crochet, after wet blocking.

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What you might not know is that these iconic yarnmakers had their humble start in a Bellingham, Washington farmer’s market! Friends and fibre enthusiasts Kate Burge-Tibi and Rachel Price started Spincycle Yarns as a small handspinnery in 2004, dyeing and spinning each and every skein entirely by hand.

As demand for their color-changing yarns surged, these crafty spinsters faced the challenge of transforming from full-time handspinners into commercial yarnmakers. A chance encounter with an enterprising mini-mill owner was the lucky break they needed, providing the opportunity to develop a method of machine-spinning yarns that could accurately mimic the look and feel of their handspun. When the mill owner retired, Kate and Rachel purchased their equipment and set up shop, giving them total control over their yarn-making process.

Now with over twenty employees in their hometown of Bellingham, the Spincycle team brings colorful joy to crafters worldwide, still carrying out every step from dyeing, spinning, packing, and shipping entirely in-house, sourcing US-grown yarn from Corriedale, Merino, Rambouillet, and Targhee sheep raised in Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

These awesome yarnmakers aren’t resting on their well-deserved laurels, though; they’ve got big plans for the future, including moving the mill and dyeworks to their own recently-purchased building in downtown Bellingham.

As if this small but mighty company wasn’t impressive enough, Spincycle hues (and their names) are magical! Their amazing colorways feature slowly shifting colors that melt into one another to create surprising new shades—and each skein is truly unique! It’s no wonder these enchanting yarns sell out as fast as they’re created (including our exclusive fibre space colorway, Royal Mile!).

If you love the look of colorwork but don’t love fiddly color changes, these are the yarns for you—just stitch away and let the yarn do all the work! Spincycle’s marled colors are gorgeous worked up on their own, held with laceweight mohair, or used as an accent to solid-color yarns.

Now, let’s dive into some yarny inspiration with a look at the Spincycle yarns we carry here at the shop and on our online capsule: Dream State, Dyed In The Wool, and Plump!

Yarn Details: Dream State

Dream State is a smooth and even yarn that lends itself to colorwork or texture and shines in plain stockinette. The round, balanced structure makes it an easy yarn to stitch at a variety of gauges. Check out our pattern picks on our yarn page!

• 3-ply DK/light worsted weight
• 100% superwashed American wool
• 150 yards (137 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US#7 (4.5 mm) needles or H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• 20 stitches = 4″
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $36, available in-store and on our capsule

Yarn Details: Dyed In The Wool

Dyed in the Wool embraces its artisanal roots, adding unique texture and dimension to projects. The hand is smooth and soft, pairing well with other yarns or shining all on its own. Check out our pattern recommendations on our yarn page.

• 2-ply sport weight
• 100% superwashed American wool
• 200 yards (183 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US#2 to US#7 (2.75-4.5 mm) needles or C/2-H/8 (2.75-5 mm) crochet hook
• 20-32 stitches = 4″
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $34, available in-store and on our capsule

Yarn Details: Plump

Spun on Spincycle’s custom Italian milling machines, this two-ply super soft bulky yarn will quickly become your new favorite for instant gratification stitching! Find our Plump pattern picks on our yarn page.

• 2-ply bulky weight
• 100% superwashed American wool
• 100 yards (91 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US#10 to US#13 (6-9 mm) needles or J/10-M/N-13 (6-9 mm) crochet hook
• 12 stitches = 4″
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $34, available in-store and on our capsule

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Virginia-based hand dyers Little Fox Yarn (aka wife/husband team Amy and Brian Sulser) specialize in rich, tonal colors inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains, dyed on luxurious natural fibres.

Fingering weight TrueWash Fine offers easy care without the environmental concerns of the traditional superwash process, using a GOTS-certified compound for an eco-friendly machine-washable yarn! Even better, this soft, springy 2-ply yarn is spun from organic Merino wool – a lovely choice for shawls or lightweight garments.

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 100% organic Merino wool
• 430 yards (393 meters) per 115-gram skein
• US #1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm) needles or B/1-E/4 (2.25-3.5 mm) crochet hook
• 28 stitches = 4″
• Machine wash gentle, dry flat
• $29, available in-store only

Pattern Picks

Crescent Top

Sizes

XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL; finished circumference 25.5, 28.75, 31.5, 34.25, 37.25, 40, 42.75, 45.5, 48.75, 51.5, 54.25, 57″.

Yarn

1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 skeins Little Fox Yarn TrueWash Fine (100% organic Merino wool; 430 yards/393 meters per 115-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles, in pattern stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.

Lace Loop Sweater

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL); finished circumference 45.25 (47.5) 49.5 (52) 54.25 (57)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) skeins Little Fox Yarn TrueWash Fine (100% organic Merino wool; 430 yards/393 meters per 115-gram skein), held together with 4 (4) 4 (5) 6 (7) balls of De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair.

CC: 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) skeins Little Fox Yarn TrueWash Fine (100% organic Merino wool; 430 yards/393 meters per 115-gram skein), held together with 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) balls of De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

19 stitches & 26 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.

Down The River To The Ocean

Sizes

Small (Large); 49 x 21.5 (65 x 29)”.

Yarn

1 (2) skeins Little Fox Yarn TrueWash Fine (100% organic Merino wool; 430 yards/393 meters per 115-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

14 stitches & 10 rows = 4” on G/6 (4 mm) hook, in double crochet after wet blocking.

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Virginia-based hand dyers Little Fox Yarn (aka wife/husband team Amy and Brian Sulser) specialize in rich, tonal colors inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains, dyed on luxurious natural fibres.

Worsted weight Fennec is their “ultimate sweater yarn,” a round, plush 4-ply in soft Merino wool. Perfect for colorwork, with gorgeous stitch definition, it’s great for cozy accessories too.

Yarn Details

• Worsted weight
• 100% Merino wool
• 218 yards (199 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #7 (4.5 mm) needles or H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• 20 stitches = 4″
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $29, available in-store only

Pattern Picks

Korsvirke Slipover

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 30 (33.75, 37.5, 41.25, 45) (48.75, 52.5, 56.25, 60)”.

Yarn

MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

21 stitches & 25 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Gorteen Shawl

Sizes

One size; 78″ x 36″.

Yarn

4 skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

14 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.

The Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket

Sizes

One size; 23″ x 35″. (If you wish to make the pattern larger, please note that the stitch pattern is a multiple of 16 plus 18 stitches.)

Yarn

MC: 2 skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1, CC2, CC3: 1 skein each Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

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Naming their company after their beloved “little foxes” Mabel, Stanley, and Pip, interior designer Aimee Richardson Sulser and jazz bassist Brian Sulser have been bringing their creative talents to yarn dyeing since 2015, specializing in rich, tonal colors (inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains where Aimee was born) on luxurious natural-fibre yarn bases. Their philosophy:

“It is important to us that our colorways are livable and that you will want to hold the yarn in your hands while making a beautiful, wearable finished object.”

Little Fox Yarns

So which Little Fox yarns can you find on our shelves right now?

• Fennec (shown above): 4-ply worsted weight in soft Merino wool, gorgeous for sweaters and cozy accessories.
• TrueWash Fine: 2-ply fingering weight in organic Merino wool that uses a GOTS-certified process to create eco-friendly machine washability!

Stay tuned for more details plus our pattern picks for these gorgeous yarns – get them exclusively in our Alexandria store!

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While traditional raffia fibre is sourced from the huge, sturdy leaves of Raphia palm trees, ISPIE®️ Raffia is a smooth ribbon yarn made from eco-friendly cotton cellulose. Soft, breathable, and washable, this textural yarn is perfect for totes, hats, home goods, and even garments.

This unique fibre comes in a gorgeous assortment of colors and is loads of fun to work with – if you haven’t tried it yet, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite raffia designs to inspire you, including the new PATCHIGAMI crocheted tote pattern from local designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian.(Tip: Check out Olga’s video tutorial on working with raffia!)

Yarn Details

• Aran weight
• 100% cellulose rayon
• 250 yards (228 meters) per 100-gram skein
• 16 stitches = 4″ on 2.5-4 mm crochet hook
• Hand wash gently, dry flat
• $15, in-store and on our capsule

Pattern Picks

PATCHIGAMI

Olga says:

“If you’ve made any granny squares before you know how addicting they can be. I literally couldn’t stop for a solid week making them! Along the way I had so much fun figuring out how to make more complex elements, 2-color squares, and granny triangles.

I think my enthusiasm was so great that I regretted finishing my first one too fast, so the pattern has 3 sizes so that you can make several. Size A can be steamed to fold rectangular style, or if preferred twisted style just like in my CUBE tote. Size B features the same proportions as size A, but smaller. And if you loved my PLEAT tote, size C creates a similar tall rectangular version. All 3 versions fold down flat, like magic!

I’ve included 11 video tutorials in the pattern, making it a mini-masterclass in origami-style crochet.”

Sizes

A (B, C); finished circumference 45¼ (34, 34)”, width 11¼ (11¼, 11¼)”, height 11¼ (11¼, 14)”, side depth 11¼ (5½, 5½)”.

Yarn

MC & CC: 3 (2, 2) skeins each ISPIE®️ Raffia (100% rayon; 250 yd/228 m per 120g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches & 36 rows = 4” on D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, in hdc pattern worked in the round after steam blocking.

Summer Breeze Sun Visor

Stitch multiple colors of this cute visor up to match all your summer outfits!

Sizes

One adult size; adjustable.

Yarn

1 skein ISPIE®️ Raffia (100% rayon; 250 yd/228 m per 120g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on 3 mm hook, in single crochet pattern after steam blocking.

Vitok

Inspired by the traditional straw weaving of designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian’s homeland of Belarus, this textural necklace pattern is featured in Laine Let’s Crochet! Issue 2. 

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4); length 16.5 (19.5, 21.5, 27.5)”.

Yarn

1 skein ISPIE®️ Raffia (100% rayon; 250 yd/228 m per 120g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

14 stitches & 20 rows = 4” on D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, in single crochet pattern after steam blocking.

Sun City Bag

Dress up this cute tote with a colorful tassel or two!

Sizes

One size; finished diameter 13″.

Yarn

2 skeins ISPIE®️ Raffia (100% rayon; 250 yd/228 m per 120g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

20 stitches & 21 rows = 4” on D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, in single crochet after steam blocking.

Fais Do-Do Hat

This one’s for you knitters!

Sizes

1 (2, 3); finished circumference 21.25 (23, 24)”.

Yarn

1 (2, 2) skeins ISPIE®️ Raffia (100% rayon; 250 yd/228 m per 120g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needle

18 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needle, in stockinette stitch after steam blocking.

Find more of our raffia pattern picks here!

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