But the benefits of fibre crafting aren’t just fictional—The Washington Post has just published an article about the positive effects of handcrafting on cognition, mood, and brain health (with quotes from fibre space owner Danielle and customers, plus a shout-out to our weekly Stitch in Space nights).

Now that you’re back from reading the article, you’re probably wondering, “But what about that cool tote bag that Linda’s carrying in the first photo?” Well, you’re in luck, my post-apocalyptic fashion friend, because this and other stylish fibre space merch can now be yours!

Pre-order our exclusive “Come The Apocalypse, I Will Have Clothing” design on totes, t-shirts, and hoodies  on our capsule, so you can rep your fibrepunk cred in a practical, cozy style.

Pre-orders are open now through November 8, with expected delivery in mid- to late November, so you can gift yourself or your favorite crafter this darkly humorous design.

If all this cataclysmic chatter has you wondering what dystopian designs to cast on next, check out these project ideas for staying warm and cozy while wandering the wasteland:

• Doomsday Knits: Projects for the Apocalypse and After pattern book by Alexandra Tinsley
• Absurd Knits pattern bundle by Loitchcraft (because who says the apocalypse can’t be colorful?)
• Cool Projects for Goths & Goblins pattern bundle by PlebeianGoth
• Dystopia vest by The Stitchin’ Witch
• Joinery top by Yumiko Alexander
• Anything by Anne Bridgman, including the Outbreak cowl, Zombie vest, and Ruin mitts

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A colorful blend of cotton, silk, and viscose from iconic yarnmaker Noro, Kakigori’s sophisticated, subtly shifting shades are inspired by sweet Japanese shaved-ice desserts (kakigōri かき氷).

This DK-weight thick-and-thin single-ply with colorful slubs of silk comes in giant “dragon eggs” of a whopping 660 yards each, so you can stitch up shawls, baby garments, and even sweaters from just a ball or two!

Yarn Details

• DK weight
• 50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon
• 660 yards (604 meters) per 200-gram ball
• 21-24 stitches = 4″ on US#5 (3.75mm) to US#7 (4.5mm) needles or US#F-5 (3.75mm) to US#7 (4.5mm) hook
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $48, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Trellis

We might not personally style these together, but either piece would be a super cute beach coverup for a mid-winter vacation – we see the vision!

Sizes

Small (Medium, Large); finished bust circumference 36 (38, 41)”, finished waist/hip circumference 32 (34½, 37½)”.

Yarn

3-4 balls Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches and 18 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5mm) needles, in lace pattern after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#7/4.5mm) for edging.

Look At My Holes

Similar concept, but with way more sizes & gender-inclusive. Every body is a beach body!

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL)(XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X); finished chest circumference 35.5 (37.75, 40, 44.5, 49.25) (53.75, 58.25, 62.75, 67.5)”, suggested positive ease 2-4″.

Yarn

All sizes: 1 ball Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5mm) needles, in mesh pattern after wet blocking. Use 4 sizes smaller needle (US#5/3.75mm) for ribbing.

Unwind

Check out the Rav projects for this one, it looks SO comfy and airy!

Sizes

S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL); finished bust circumference 43 (45, 47, 49, 51, 54)”.

Yarn

All sizes: 2 balls Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#6/4mm) for edging.

June Top

Love the strappy scoop neck on this! (Can you tell we’ve got beaches on the mind?)

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL; finished chest circumference 31.5 (33) 35.5 (37) 40.25 (45) 48.75″, suggested negative ease 2″.

Yarn

1 (1) 1 (1) 1-2 (1-2) 1-2 balls Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches and 32 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#4/3.5mm) for edging.

Arna

Whole shawl, one ball!

Size

One size; 56 x 28″.

Yarn

1 ball Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

11 stitches and 8 rows = 4” on US#G-6 (4mm) hook, in mesh stitch after wet blocking.

Shoreline Mitts

Okay, these are actually so cute, and you can make three pairs with one ball to gift to your besties.

Size

One size.

Yarn

1 ball (makes 3 pairs) Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

4 stitches and 7 rows = 4” on US#E-4 (3.5mm) hook, in shell pattern after wet blocking.

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These sustainably produced yarns are both machine-washable workhorses, perfect for colorful projects from baby wear to blankets and more!

Regata

Vegan-certified and made from 100% cotton, DK-weight Regata comes in a huge range of shades (we’ve got 25 new colors in stock!) from neutrals to brights, ideal for baby items, home goods, and summery sweaters. The generous 299-yard put-up lets you complete big projects without a bunch of ends to weave in!

Yarn Details

• • DK weight
  • 100% cotton
  • 299 yards (273 meters) per 100-gram skein
  • US #6-7 (4-4.5 mm) needles or G-H/8 (4.25-5 mm) crochet hook
  • 20 stitches & 32 rows = 4”
  • Machine wash delicate or hand wash, dry flat
  • $16, in-store only

Merino 4 Us

Spun from 100% Merino wool, sport/light DK-weight Merino 4 Us is the yarn everyone in the family will love. Soft, snuggly, and machine-washable, it’s a great choice for baby and children’s garments and blankets. Plump 50-gram skeins are perfect for mixing and matching colors for colorwork and stripes.

Yarn Details

• Sport/light DK weight
• 100% superwash Merino wool
• 136 yards (125 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US #4-6 (3.5-4 mm) needles or E/4-G/6 (3.5-4 mm) crochet hook
• 23 stitches & 25 rows = 4”
• Machine wash delicate or hand wash, dry flat
• $11.50, in-store only

Pattern Picks

Prism Blanket in Morning

This easy garter-stitch blanket is knit seamlessly, one square at a time! For a lighter-weight version, knit the Prism Blanket in Rosários Merino 4 Us.

Sizes

Crib (Throw); 30″ x 40″ (40″ x 50″).

Yarn

MC: 3 (5) skeins Rosários 4 Regata (100% cotton; 299 yards/273 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: 1 (2) skeins each Rosários 4 Regata (100% cotton; 299 yards/273 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 40 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking.

Calendula Baby Cardigan 2.0

Make an adorable set with the matching Calendula Baby Pixie Hat, Calendula Baby Pants, and Calendula Baby Sweater!

Sizes

teeny, tiny, small newborn, newborn, 0-1m, 1-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m; finished circumference 14.25, 15, 15.75, 16.5, 18.5, 19.75, 21, 21.75, 22.5, 23.5, 24.5″.

Yarn

MC: 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 skeins Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (100% Merino wool; 136 yards/125 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

25 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Chantilly Crochet Summer Top

Make a matching set with the designer’s Summer Splendor Cardigan.

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 31.5, 35,5, 39, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5, 55.5, 59.5, 63.5″.

Yarn

MC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins Rosários 4 Regata (100% cotton; 299 yards/273 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

20 stitches & 22.5 rows = 4” on G/6 (4 mm) hook in lace pattern, after wet blocking.

Cygnus Shawl

While this quilt-like shawl may look complex, the easy mosaic colorwork is actually knit with just one color per row!

Sizes

One size; 76″ x 28″.

Yarn

MC, CC: 5 skeins each Rosários 4 Merino 4 Us (100% Merino wool; 136 yards/125 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

27 stitches & 39 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Hazy Sunshine Blanket

This sunny granny square blanket will remind you of summer days all winter long! Step-by-step photos and video tutorials are included to guide you from casting on to finishing your blanket with a jaunty pom-pom or shell stitch border.

Sizes

One size; 43″ x 43″.

Yarn

MC: 3 skeins Rosários 4 Regata (100% cotton; 299 yards/273 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1: 4 skeins Rosários 4 Regata (100% cotton; 299 yards/273 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6: 1 skein each Rosários 4 Regata (100% cotton; 299 yards/273 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

G/6 (4 mm) hook.

Click through for more Merino 4 Us and Regata pattern recommendations on our Captain’s Log!

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HOWEVER

Caracol is made from a single thick-and-thin ply of machine-washable Merino wool, bound with a criss-crossing black (or white) binder thread that keeps the fibres together and gives the yarn a really cool look—we have been lovingly calling it the “bondage yarn”.

So of course, I jumped into a rabbit hole on Ravelry, searching for sweater patterns to make. Retail clothing brands are ALL about bulky sweaters this season, and I know I can make one of my own in a few days with this soft and squishy super-bulky yarn.

Below are the final patterns I settled on with the last, Oli Cardigan, being the one I ultimately made!

Pines Pullover

This is a nice, easy, basic pattern that would be great in Malabrigo Caracol or Rasta—you could even add a strand of lace-weight mohair yarn if you want to get fancy.

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL); finished circumference 37 (38) 40 (42) 43 (44)”.

Yarn

5 (6) 6 (7) 8 (8) skeins Malabrigo Caracol (100% superwash Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

7 stitches & 12 rows = 4” on US#15 (10 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round.

Sweater No. 21

Bulky sweaters can be really warm so I like the mesh pattern on this as a versatile layering piece—I think this would look super cool in Caracol‘s crisscross structure.

Sizes

1 (2) 3 (4); finished circumference 41.75 (47) 55 (62)”, suggested positive ease 8-11.75″.

Yarn

8 (9) 11 (12) skeins Malabrigo Caracol (100% superwash Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12 stitches & 14 rows = 4” on US#13 (9 mm) needles, in mesh pattern worked in the round.

And my final pick:

Oli Cardigan

I made this on US#13 needles for a slightly smaller gauge and worked a size up to get the oversized look I am going for. I swatched on a Thursday evening (during the Steelers’ horrendous loss to Cleveland) and finished the whole thing the following Wednesday!

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X; finished circumference 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68″.

Yarn

5, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 skeins Malabrigo Caracol (100% superwash Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

8 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#15 (10 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

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As the name might suggest, designer and maker Michelle du Plessis founded Kokon Bleu as a meditation on the color blue, with gorgeous shades from oceanic blue-green to deep navy in faded, semi-solid, speckled, and tie-dyed variations.

(Michelle is pictured with her Effervescent pullover and the Where Tides Meet shawl in Fingering Weight Non-Superwash, along with the Bouquet Sweater in DK Non-Superwash.)

Kokon Bleu’s yarns are spun with mulesing-free Argentinian Merino wool and dyed with eco-friendly, water-conserving methods—in fact, each skein is individually tagged with a water usage score.

Feeling blue? You’ll be happy to know we’ve just restocked their Fingering Weight Superwash, Fingering Weight Non-Superwash, DK Non-Superwash, and Aran Non-Superwash yarns in the shop (along with their new matching ceramic buttons!).

But that’s not all—October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Kokon Bleu is going pink to raise awareness and support for the millions of people worldwide who are affected by breast cancer every year.

Michelle says:

I was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer in 2019, and received a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy which proved to be very effective. I learned from the nurses on the oncology department that had I had my cancer 20 years ago, my survival chances would have been much lower because the combination therapy did not exist then.

I was so deeply grateful that I was lucky enough to receive this very effective combination therapy that I decided to turn Kokon Bleu PINK and support Pink Ribbon Netherlands by donating to this very worthy cause monthly and during each October my entire net profit from Kokon Pink yarn sales.

We’re honored to share this special yarn with you—we’ll have Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash in the shop while supplies last.

(If you’d like to support breast cancer research directly, we recommend donating to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, National Breast Cancer Coalition, or Planned Parenthood.)

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 100% superwash Argentinian Merino wool
• 437 yards (400 meters) per 150-gram skein
• US #1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm) needles or B/1-D/3 (2.25-3.25 mm) crochet hook
• 28 stitches = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $38, in-store only

Pattern Picks

Overgang

Michelle says: “Thanks to Elsebeth Judith from Denmark for creating this beautiful design using Kokon Pink in support of breast cancer awareness month in October! The word ‘Overgang’ is the same in Danish as in Dutch, and it has a double meaning—it literally means menopause, but also means one color blending into another.”

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7); finished circumference 38.5 (43, 45.75, 48.5) (51.5, 54.25, 58.75)”, suggested positive ease 0-8″.

Yarn

MC: 470 (503, 524, 591) (623, 656, 700) yards chunky weight mohair yarn like Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft.
CC1: 1 skein Kokon Bleu Aran Non Superwash (100% Merino wool; 181 yards/166 meters per 100-gram skein) or 1 skein Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein) held double.
CC2, CC3: 229 yards each lace weight mohair yarn like De Rerum Natura Bérénice.
CC4: 1 skein Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

11 stitches & 16 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

A Sweater That Does Not Have A Name

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 39.25 (43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55) (59, 63, 67, 70.75)”, suggested positive ease 5-9″.

Yarn

4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Superwash, Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Non Superwash, or Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (all 100% Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 44 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles in half brioche stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Nell

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL); finished circumference 44.5 (47, 50.5, 55, 59.25, 62.75)”, suggested positive ease 12.5-13.25″.

Yarn

MC: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein) (shown in Speckle)
CC: 1 skein Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein) (shown in Semi-solid)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

27 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Where Tides Meet

Sizes

1 (2); 8.75 (13)” x 51.25 (56.75)”.

Yarn

MC: 1 (2) skeins Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Superwash, Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Non Superwash, or Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (all 100% Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 109 yards chunky weight mohair yarn like Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 33 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in textured stitch pattern, after wet blocking.

Vilvaere

Designed by Elsebeth Judith in collaboration with Kokon Bleu, pattern profits from Vilvaere are donated to Danish cancer research each October.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4); finished circumference 44 (50.5, 57.25, 64)”, suggested positive ease 8-13.75″.

Yarn

MC: 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein) held double.
CC: 820 (929, 1038, 1148) yards lace weight mohair yarn like De Rerum Natura Bérénice.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

14 stitches & 17 rows = 4” on US#10.5 (6.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Tiny Muscari Pullover

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5); finished circumference 39.25 (48, 56.75, 65.25, 74)”, suggested positive ease 5.5-12.25″.

Yarn

Shorter version: 3 (3, 4, 5, 6) skeins Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Superwash, Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Non Superwash, or Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (all 100% Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein).
Longer version: 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) skeins Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Superwash, Kokon Bleu Fingering Weight Non Superwash, or Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (all 100% Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

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

Fjord

Sizes

XS–S (S–M, M–L, L–XL)(XL, 2XL, 3XL); finished circumference 38.5 (41, 43.5, 46)(48.5, 51, 52.25)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5) skeins Kokon Bleu Aran Non Superwash (100% Merino wool; 181 yards/166 meters per 100-gram skein) or 3 (3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein) held double.
CC: 1 skein Kokon Bleu Aran Non Superwash (100% Merino wool; 181 yards/166 meters per 100-gram skein) or 1 skein Kokon Pink Fingering Weight Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein) held double.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12.5 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on US#11 (8 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

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This 2-ply fingering weight yarn comes in bite-sized 25-gram skeins, perfect for stranded colorwork and small projects. Hand-selected from local flocks, the wool is dyed into brilliant base shades before spinning to create colorways ranging from bright solids to subtle heathers, blended from as many as 5 colors each.

With a fetchingly fuzzy worsted-spun twist and a huge range of gorgeous colors to choose from, Pip Colourwork is sure to become your new favorite colorwork yarn!

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 100% British wool
• 126 yards (116 meters) per 25-gram skein
• US #2-3 (2.75-3.25mm) needles or C/2-D/3 (2.75-3.25mm) crochet hook
• 28 stitches & 37 rows = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $8.50, available in-store only

Pattern Picks

Bousta Beanie

This simple and snuggly Fair Isle beanie or beret is a great first colorwork project that will keep your head toasty through the coldest of DMV winters!

Sizes

One size, 18″ circumference, 9½” height.

Yarn

MC: 2 skeins Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC1, CC2: 1 skein each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

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

Hilja

These easy wristwarmers feature fun-to-knit Estonian roosimine colorwork motifs. (Check out our upcoming Estonian knitting workshops with designer Aleks Byrd!)

Sizes

One size, 8″ circumference, 9½” length.

Yarn

MC: 1-2 skeins Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

CC1, CC2: 1 skein each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#2.5 (3 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Kvit

The yoke of this cozy colorwork pullover is simpler than it looks, with no more than two colors used per round. Body and sleeves are worked with yarn held double for extra warmth.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9), finished circumference 35 (39, 43, 47, 51) (55, 59, 63, 67)”, suggested positive ease 4″.

Yarn

MC: 1280 (1477, 1649, 1822, 1969) (2142, 2314, 2462, 2634) yards woolly fingering weight yarn like Baa Ram Ewe Mowool, WoolDreamers Cautiva, or WoolDreamers 90 Varas.
CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6: 1 skein each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch with 1 strand of yarn, after wet blocking.

Tak Six Kloos

 A perfect project for Pip Colourwork’s 25-gram balls, this cozy Shetland-style pattern invites you to “take six colors” and see how many sets of mitts you can make by swapping colors each time!

Sizes

One size, 7½” circumference, 7″ length.

Yarn

MC, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5: 1 skein each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Tip: Choose 2 dark, 3 medium, and 1 light shade of yarn—the colorwork chart shows 4 different ways to use your 6 shades.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

36 stitches & 31 rows = 4” on US#3 (2.5 mm) needles in colorwork pattern worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Roosty Tank Top

Try your hand at steeking with this cropped colorwork vest! The designer’s matching Roosty Beanie is a great way to try out color combinations before tackling the top.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), finished circumference 29.5 (35.5, 41.25, 47.25, 53.25, 59)”.

Yarn

MC: 575 (575, 690, 920, 1035, 1150) yards woolly fingering weight yarn like Baa Ram Ewe Mowool, WoolDreamers Cautiva, or WoolDreamers 90 Varas.
CC1: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC2: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC3: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC4: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

32 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking.

Le Triangle: Granny

If you love color and crochet, this is the project for you—Aimée’s sample shown above uses 17 shades! The beginner-friendly pattern helps you plan out your color scheme and keep track of what goes where.

Sizes

One size, 49″ width, 25″ depth.

Yarn

1 skein each of 16 colors Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
2 skeins of 1 color Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches & 13 rows = 4” on US#E/4 (3.5 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Summer Palace Wrap

This stunning crocheted wrap features 9 shades of Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork!

Sizes

One size, 15.75″ width, 67″ length.

Yarn

MC, CC1: 4 skeins each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC2, CC3: 3 skeins each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC4, CC5, CC6: 2 skeins each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).
CC7, CC8: 1 skein each Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (100% wool; 126 yards/116 meters per 25-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

US# C/2-D (3 mm) & US#E/4 (3.5 mm) hooks.

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Founded in 2004 by friends Oejong Kim and Anna Pulvermakher, NYC-based yarnmakers Loopy Mango believe crafting should be three things: fun, easy, and undeniably fashionable. With bold color palettes, beginner-friendly patterns, and luxurious natural fibre yarns, they help makers of all skill levels create modern, wearable pieces.

Just in for Fall, we’ve got two super soft and super-sized Loopy Mango favorites for you: Merino No. 5 and Mohair So Soft.

These cozy yarns are perfect for instant crafting gratification—just right for stitching up this season’s chunky sweater styles! But these epic yarns are more than just the latest trend—Loopy Mango’s gorgeous colors and high-quality natural fibers will have you making projects you’ll want to wear for years to come. Let’s take a look!

Merino No. 5

Loopy Mango’s signature super bulky yarn, Merino No. 5 is the ultimate for quick, satisfying projects. Incredibly soft, bouncy, and thick, Merino No. 5’s plush single ply of extra fine Merino wool is wrapped with a matching binder thread that gently holds the fibres together to add durability and reduce pilling.

To make the most of this super-sized yarn, Loopy Mango suggests needle or hook sizes from US#15 (P/Q) to US#50 (T/U/X):

• US#15 (10mm) creates a dense, structured, and cozy stitch ideal for warm beanies, structured headbands, and winter accessories.
• US#19 (15mm) serves as the classic sweet spot to bring chunky sweaters, cardigans, and plush blankets to life.
• US#36 (20mm) to US#50 (25mm) produces an ultra-lofty, open stitch with a beautiful drape, perfect for dramatic, airy statement scarves, shawls or oversized throw blankets.

Yarn Details

• Super bulky weight
• 100% Merino wool
• 74 yards (68 meters) per 150-gram ball
• US #15-50 (10–25 mm) needles or P/Q-T/U/X (10–25 mm) crochet hook
• 4-8 stitches & 5-12 rows = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $34, in-store only

Mohair So Soft

Super bulky Mohair So Soft combines the exquisite, airy halo of superfine kid mohair with the cozy structure of soft Merino wool, delivering maximum volume and warmth while remaining weightless on your needles and beautifully light on your body.

For working with this amazingly soft and fluffy yarn, Loopy Mango recommends needle and hook sizes from US#13 (M/N-13) to US#19 (P/Q):

• US 13 (9mm) creates a plush, dense, and structured knit, excellent for extra-warm winter beanies and accessories.
• US 15 (10mm) to US 17 (12mm) offers the perfect everyday gauge for cozy sweaters, cardigans, and vests.
• US 19 (15mm) produces an ultra-lofty, open stitch with a dramatic, airy drape, ideal for oversized sweaters, cardigans, and wraps.

Yarn Details

• Super bulky weight
• 53% extra fine Merino wool, 47% super kid mohair
• 65 yards (59 meters) per 50-gram ball
• US #13-19 (9–15 mm) needles or M/N-13-P/Q (9–15 mm) crochet hook
• 8-10 stitches & 10-14 rows = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $24, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

My First Cardigan

Knit up this cute cropped cardi in a weekend! The free pattern comes with a video tutorial to guide you through each step.

Sizes

XS (S/M, M/L, L/XL, 2X, 3X); finished circumference 32 (40, 42, 47, 52, 57)”.

Yarn

4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) balls Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 (100% Merino wool; 74 yards/68 meters per 150-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

6.5 stitches & 13 rows = 4” on US#19 (15 mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking.

Frid Sweater

This simple seamless top-down sweater pattern includes optional instructions for adding German short rows, an alternative to separating and picking up for the sleeves, and an Italian sewn bind-off tutorial.

Sizes

XXS/XS, S/M, L/XL, XXL/XXXL; finished circumference 34, 38, 44, 50″.

Yarn

5, 6, 6, 7 balls Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 (100% Merino wool; 74 yards/68 meters per 150-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

7 stitches & 11 rows = 4” on US#19 (15 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Meri-Mohair Sweater

The Meri-Mohair Sweater brings together chunky Merino No. 5 and airy Mohair So Soft in bold, textural stripes, giving the classic striped sweater an entirely new dimension. The oversized fit and voluminous sleeves add to the drama for a statement knit that looks just as striking in tonal shades as it does in contrasting colors.

Sizes

XS (S/M, M/L, L/XL, 2X, 3X); finished circumference 36 (40, 46, 51, 54, 56)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 (100% Merino wool; 74 yards/68 meters per 150-gram ball).
CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft (53% Merino wool, 47% mohair; 65 yards/59 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

6 stitches & 9 rows = 4” on US#19 (15 mm) needles in Merino No. 5 in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Mohair Top-Down Cardigan

This sumptuously soft and fluffy cardigan is knit top-down in one piece with simple raglan shaping. Adjust the length by adding more rows at the end if you wish.

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X/3X); finished circumference 38 (40, 44, 46, 51, 55)”.

Yarn

5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) balls Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft (53% Merino wool, 47% mohair; 65 yards/59 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12 stitches & 12 rows = 4” on US#13 (9 mm) needles in ribbing, after wet blocking.

Slouchy Beanie

Wear a cuddly cloud on your head with this beginner-friendly beanie!

Sizes

One size; finished circumference 16″ (unstretched).

Yarn

2 balls Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft (53% Merino wool, 47% mohair; 65 yards/59 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12 stitches & 12 rows = 4” on US#13 (9 mm) needles in ribbing, after wet blocking.

Diablo Vest

This romantic crochet vest will be a quick make in soft and fluffy Mohair So Soft.

Sizes

S, M, L, XL, 2X; finished circumference 37.25, 41.25, 46, 48.5, 53.25″.

Yarn

9, 11, 12, 14, 15 balls Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft (53% Merino wool, 47% mohair; 65 yards/59 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

12 stitches & 6 rows = 4” on US#I/9 (5.5 mm) hook in double crochet, after wet blocking.

Robin Hat & Scarf

This isn’t your grandma’s granny square—chunky yarn and a bold color palette make this crocheted set modern, fresh, and totally eye-catching. Mix and match your favorite colors to create a one-of-a-kind hat and scarf that will turn heads from the pumpkin patch to your favorite coffee shop.

Sizes

One size; hat finished circumference 21″, scarf 6 x 78″

Yarn

MC, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5: 1-2 balls each Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 (100% Merino wool; 74 yards/68 meters per 150-gram ball).

Sample shown uses approximately 120 yards of main color and 80 yards each of 5 contrast colors.

Gauge & Suggested Hook

US#M/N-13 hook (9 mm).

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Joining Rios, Arroyo, Torzal, and Sock in our Alexandria shop, these stunning super-bulky weight yarns are spun from soft Uruguayan Merino wool, then dyed in Malabrigo’s signature kettle-dyed colorways, perfect for the cuddliest (and quickest!) cool weather projects.

Let’s take a look at these new arrivals (along with some pattern ideas, of course)!

Caracol

Inspired by hand-spun yarns, Caracol starts with a bulky thick-and-thin single ply of Malabrigo’s delightfully soft machine-washable Merino wool, criss-crossed with a black binder thread that gives the dyed yarn a gorgeous stained-glass effect. Perfect for winter accessories and snuggly blankets, Caracol works up into cozy, fluffy fabrics with a ton of texture and visual interest—simple stitch patterns really let it sing!

Yarn Details

• Super bulky weight
• 100% superwash Merino wool
• 90 yards (82 meters) per 150-gram skein
• US #13-19 (9–15 mm) needles or N/P/15–P/Q (10–15 mm) crochet hook
• 9 stitches = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $25.75, in-store only

Rasta

A perennial favorite for Malabrigo fans, Rasta is a lightly fulled single-ply yarn of epic proportions! Unbelievably soft and squishy, this is the yarn to turn to when you want the ultimate in warmth (or the ultimate in speed!). Stitch up cozy hats, scarves, and cowls in a flash with this super-sized delight!

Yarn Details

• Super bulky weight
• 100% Merino wool
• 90 yards (82 meters) per 150-gram skein
• US #13-19 (9–15 mm) needles or N/P/15–P/Q (10–15 mm) crochet hook
• 8-10 stitches = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $25.00, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Tip: Since Caracol and Rasta have the same yardage and work up at the same gauge, you can easily mix and match them in your favorite super-bulky patterns!

Oli Cardigan

fibre space owner Danielle is knitting her Oli Cardigan in Malabrigo Caracol!

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X; finished circumference 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68″.

Yarn

5, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 skeins Malabrigo Rasta (100% Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

8 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#15 (10 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Caracol Button Hat

Knit this fun and free button hat pattern in just a few hours with one skein of Malabrigo Caracol.

Sizes

One size; finished circumference 20″.

Yarn

1 skein Malabrigo Caracol (100% superwash Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

9 stitches = 4” on US#15 (10 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Kingston Sweater

Fringe is back for Fall! Jump on the trend with this easy top-down sweater.

Sizes

(XXS/XS) S/M (L/XL) XXL/XXXL; finished circumference (38) 42 (47.5) 53″.

Yarn

(4) 5 (5) 6 skeins Malabrigo Rasta (100% Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

7 stitches & 10 rows = 4” on US#19 (15 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Caracol Cowl

This cozy quick-knitting cowl is designed to highlight Malabrigo Caracol’s stunning stained-glass effect.

Sizes

One size; finished circumference 24″, depth 12″.

Yarn

1 skein Malabrigo Caracol (100% superwash Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

8 stitches & 12 rows = 4” on US#15 (10 mm) needles in pattern stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Nanaimo Cardigan

This easy top-down cropped cardigan features stylish balloon sleeves and a snuggly foldover collar.

Sizes

(XS/S) S/M (M/L) (L/XL) (XL/XXL); finished circumference (39) 44 (49) (54) (59)”.

Yarn

(4) 5 (6) (7) (8) skeins Malabrigo Rasta (100% Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

7 stitches & 10 rows = 4” on US#19 (15 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Cobblestone Cowl

This easy crocheted cowl pairs Malabrigo Caracol with Malabrigo Sock for a fun-to-stitch bubbly effect!

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Malabrigo Caracol (100% superwash Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).
CC: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% superwash Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

US#G (4 mm) hook.

Sea Stone Beanie

Crochet this beginner-friendly beanie with just basic stitches!

Sizes

Toddler, Child, Adult

Yarn

1, 2, 2 skeins Malabrigo Rasta (100% Merino wool; 90 yards/82 meters per 150-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

10 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#N/P (10 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

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Formerly a 3-ply DK/light worsted weight, Dream State’s new version is now a 2-ply true worsted weight, adding more substance to your stitches. The updated construction creates long, smooth color changes throughout each skein, similar to yarn siblings Dyed In The Wool and Plump.

Let’s take a closer look at the new changes and discuss what they mean for Dream State fans!

Here, we see the original 3-ply version of Dream State on the left, compared with the new 2-ply version on the right. The new base is fuller and plumper, with less marling and longer, smoother color transitions. The yarn label has gotten a stylish upgrade too!

In this side-by-side swatch of Caitlin Hunter’s Easy V pattern, we can see the difference–in original Dream State on the left, the stitches are less full and more open, while in new Dream State on the right (knit at the same gauge), the plumper stitches are snuggled together to create a dense, firm fabric.

What does this mean for you as a crafter?

If you’re looking at patterns written for original Dream State (published before Fall 2026), keep in mind that new Dream State will stitch up into a heavier fabric when worked at the same gauge. Swatch first—if your finished fabric feels too stiff for your liking, you may need to adjust your needle size and do some pattern math, or choose a similar pattern written for a looser gauge (think 16-18 stitches = 4″ vs. OG Dream State’s 20-22 stitches = 4″). Keep reading for pattern recommendations!

Tip: Before starting a new project, do a quick label check to make sure your Dream State skeins are all the same version. (Plain logo = original version, swirly logo = new version).

What’s staying the same? Dream State is still hand-dyed and spun in Bellingham, Washington, from soft US-grown wool. Each skein is still 150 yards, still available in your favorite Spincycle colorways, and now in a 2-ply worsted-weight base that’s so bouncy it’ll have you floating on clouds!

The new Dream State will arrive here at fibre space later this fall, and we will keep you posted on when it lands! In the meantime, we have loads of the original Dream State—including in our exclusive Royal Mile colorway, shown below on Danielle’s Old World Sweater. Be sure to buy your favorite colorways of the old base now, before they disappear!

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One of our favorite WoolDreamers yarns for our changeable DMV weather is Saona, a lofty woolen-spun blend of Spanish Merino and Manchega wool combined with Andalusian cotton. Wool-specific dyes give Saona a softly heathered look, with speckles of undyed cotton peeking out through the yarn’s 2-ply twist.

We’re delighted to welcome four new Saona colors to the shop: meet Doodle, June 6, Marbles, and Moby.

Naturally, we’re full of ideas for new projects to cast on with these gorgeous shades—read on for our pattern picks!

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton
• 240 yards (220 meters) per 50-gram ball
• US #0-4 (2–3.5 mm) needles or B/1-f/5 (2.5–3.755 mm) crochet hook
• 26 stitches & 32 rows = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $10.50 in store & online

Our Pattern Picks

Port Cardigan

Hold Saona together with a lace weight silk and mohair yarn to add luxurious softness to this classic, cozy cardigan.

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL); finished circumference 39 (41) 42¾ (44¾) 48½ (51½) 54¾ (58½) 61½ (65)“.

Yarn

4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball) held together with 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) balls Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or De Rerum Natura Bérénice.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

21 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Oolong Tee

Knit this easy seamless sweater with short or long sleeves to suit your style! The pattern includes optional bust darts for a great fit.

Sizes

A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J); finished circumference 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)“.

Yarn

Short sleeves: 4 (4, 4+, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7+) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball)
Long sleeves: 5 (5+, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 9) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.

Muti Dress

This adorable baby dress will fit the recipient later as a cute top! Knit the matching cardigan for a sweet set.

Sizes

0-3 months (6 months, 12 months, 18 months); finished circumference 18 (20, 22, 23)”.

Yarn

2 (2, 3, 3) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in lace pattern, after wet blocking.

Dreamweft Sweater

This fun-to-knit mesh pullover is a perfect layering piece for Fall.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 42¾ (46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 57, 60½, 67½, 71, 74¾)”, suggested positive ease 12-16″.

Yarn

4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

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

Lakes Crew Cardigan

This cozy cardigan is knit with two strands of Saona for a warm yet lightweight fabric. Customize your project with multiple sleeve & hem styles!

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished circumference 42½ (46½) 48¼ (52¼) 56¼ (60¼) 64¼ (68¼) 72¼”, suggested positive ease 12¼-12½”.

Yarn

10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 13 balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Sugar & Roses Top

Crochet this cute top for your next vacation! The pattern includes beginner-friendly options for shaping and color changes.

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 35.25 (37.75) 41.75 (45.5) 49.5 (53.5) 57.5 (61.25) 65.25″.

Yarn

MC & CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls each WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches & 15 rows = 4” on US#D (3 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

The Tidal Tee Crochet T-Shirt

Did someone say “vacation”? This free unisex pattern includes instructions for customizing sleeve style and body length.

Sizes

XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL; finished circumference 28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62″.

Yarn

4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merina Entrefina & Manchega wool, 50% Andalusian cotton; 240 yards/220 meters per 50-gram ball.

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches & 12 rows = 4” on US#G-6 (4 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Find more pattern ideas for Saona here and here!

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