We’ve got a whole rainbow of Pride Month-themed patterns to get you inspired – but first, we wanted to remind you about our partnership with Knit The Rainbow and SMYAL to provide unhoused LGBTQ+ youth with handmade garments for warmth and comfort in the winter months.

Founded in 2020 by actor and activist Austin Rivers, Knit The Rainbow collects new and unworn handmade knitted and crocheted garments to distribute to unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. Originally located in New York, Knit the Rainbow is growing to aid at-risk youth in other cities – in the DC area, they’ve joined forces with local organization SMYAL to help our own LGBTQ+ youth population.

How can you help? Drop off new, unworn, handmade knitted and crocheted winter accessories right here at fibre space and we’ll pass them along to SMYAL for distribution. Knit The Rainbow even has a collection of free patterns that you can use! (Learn more about what to make here.)

Now, on to our Pride Month patterns!

Pattern Picks

Modular Progressive Pride Flag

A great scrappy stashbuster! A portion of each pattern sale supports The Trevor Project. 

Sizes

Fingering (DK weight); 14 x 16″ (32 x 42.5)”

Yarn

Any fingering weight (DK weight) yarn (89 yard/20 gram sock minis are great for this project!):

• White: 89 (60) yards
• Pink: 89 (75) yards
• Light Blue: 89 (100) yards
• Brown: 89 (110) yards
• Black: 89 (195) yards
• Purple: 89 (160) yards
• Blue: 89 (125) yards
• Green: 89 (100) yards
• Yellow: 89 (100) yards
• Orange: 89 (100) yards
• Red: 89 (160) yards

Gauge & Suggested Needles

Fingering: 20 stitches & 38 rows = 4” on US#2 (2.75 mm) needles, in garter stitch after wet blocking.
DK weight: 16 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles, in garter stitch after wet blocking.

Pride Yoke

Get this accessibly priced pattern for free, or pay full price to donate all proceeds to Canada’s Rainbow Resource Center. There’s a crochet version too!

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X); to fit 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)” with 2-4″ positive ease.

Yarn

MC: 1040 (1075, 1150, 1250, 1350) (1525, 1650, 1750, 1850) yards of a drapey DK weight yarn like Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185 yards/169 meters per 50-gram skein).

CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6: 5 yards each.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

23 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.

Pride & Progress Cowl (Crochet)

Show your pride with this colorful cowl! A portion of pattern sales supports The Trevor Project. There’s a knit version too!

Sizes

One size; 28 x 7″.

Yarn

Any fingering weight yarn (89 yard/20 gram mini skeins are perfect for this project!):

• 64 yards each of red, orange, yellow, green, blue & purple
• 82 yards black
• 89 yards brown
• 82 yards aqua
• 79 yards pink
• 47 yards white

Gauge & Suggested Needles

28 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on D/3 (3.25 mm) hook in linen stitch, after wet blocking.

 The Pride Bandana

This sweet scarf pattern is great for scraps – each stripe uses 3 yards or less! Pattern sales support Lambda Legal.

Sizes

One size; 32 x 13″.

Yarn

MC: 210 yards of a soft DK or light worsted weight yarn. Kelbourne Woolens Cozy (70% Merino wool, 30% baby alpaca; 201 yards/183 meters per 100-gram skein) would be a great option!

CC1: 1 yard

CC2, CC3: 2 yards each

CC3, CC4, CC5: 3 yards each

Gauge & Suggested Needles

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

LGBTQ+Equality for Shawl

This pattern is free! The designer suggests donating to The Trevor Project, Glisten, or other organization of your choice.

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply or other fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:

• Pink: 75 yards
• White: 50 yards
• Light blue: 75 yards
• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple: 100 yards each

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 44 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles, in garter stitch, after wet blocking.

There are so many ways to show your pride! Check out these Pride-themed patterns as well:

• All Inclusive LGBTQ Flag
• Granny Triangle Bandanna
• Pride Bag
• Pride Mesh Crop Top
• Pride Sokkar
• Progress
• Progress Pride Hot Pad
• Rainbow Arrow Earrings
• Show Your Colors Tee

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We’re excited to welcome back one of Sarah’s gorgeous silk-blend yarns for spring and summer: Celilo Merino Silk Fingering!

Celilo Merino Silk Fingering

Named in honor of the historic indigenous community of Celilo Falls, Celilo Merino Silk Fingering is a shimmering blend of ethically-sourced Eri silk and organic Merino wool, spun with a 4-ply twist for a round and balanced yarn with stellar stitch definition and durability. Hand dyed in glowing tonal shades, Celilo’s next-to-skin softness and silky drape shine in summery garments, shawls, and more (we love it for lace!).

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 75% organic Merino wool, 25% Eri silk
• 437 yards (400 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #0-8 (2-5 mm) needles or B-1 to H-8 crochet hooks
• 22-28 stitches = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $36, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Umbria Summer Top

Sizes

(2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished bust circumference (32¾) 35½ (38¼) 41 (43¼) 45¾ (48¾) 51¼ (55) 59″.

Yarn

(2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 skeins Sea Change Fibers Celilo Merino Silk Fingering (75% Merino wool, 25% silk; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking. Use 3 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3 mm) for ribbing.

Daisy Tee

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X); finished bust circumference 35.5 (40.5, 46, 51, 51, 56, 61, 66, 71)”.

Yarn

2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins Sea Change Fibers Celilo Merino Silk Fingering (75% Merino wool, 25% silk; 437 yards/400 meters per 100-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Hook

22 stitches & 11 rows = 4” on US#F-5 (3.75 mm) hook in double crochet, after wet blocking.

See more pattern ideas for Celilo Merino Silk Fingering here!

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We love Spincycle’s handspun-inspired yarns for their magical color-shifting shades and soft blend of American Rambouillet, Targhee and Merino wool, dyed and spun at Spincycle’s own mill in Bellingham, Washington. Sport weight Dyed in the Wool, worsted weight Dream State, and bulky weight Plump are all available in our Alexandria store and our online capsule!

Tips from Spincycle: Due to the “dyed in the wool” process, each skein is unique, even within the same dyelot – be sure to purchase enough yarn at one time to complete your project. If you plan to combine a very saturated colorway with a lighter yarn, test skeins for possible color transfer by soaking them first, as some dyes may exhaust color even after their final wash at the mill.

Dyed In The Wool

Yarn Details

• Sport weight
• 100% superwash American wool
• 200 yards (183 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US #2-5 (2.75-3.75mm) needles or C/2-F/5 (2.75-3.75mm) crochet hook
• 20-32 stitches = 4”
• Hand wash cold, dry flat
• $34, available in-store & online

Danielle’s Pattern Picks

Sisterhood Cowl

Sizes

One size; 22.5″ circumference x 17.25″ depth.

Yarn

MC: 1 ball De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% Merino wool; 202 yd/185 m per 50g ball).
CC: 1 skein Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool (100% superwash American wool; 200 yd/183 m per 50g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20.5 stitches & 40 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in pattern stitch worked flat, after wet blocking.

Happy Camp Sweater

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8); finished circumference 34.5 (39.5, 41.75, 44.25) (49.25, 54.25, 59, 64)”.

Yarn

MC: 6 (6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool (100% superwash American wool; 200yd/183m per 50g skein).
CC1: 2 (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
CC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking.

Celestia Top

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 36½ (40, 44½, 48½, 52, 56½, 60, 64½, 68½)”, suggested positive ease 4-6″.

Yarn

MC: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool (100% superwash American wool; 200yd/183m per 50g skein).
CC: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

26 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25mm) needles in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking.

Dream State

Yarn Details

• Worsted weight
• 100% superwash American wool
• 150 yards (137 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #7 (4.5mm) needles or H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• 18-20 stitches = 4”
• Hand wash cold, dry flat
• $36, available in-store & online

Danielle’s Pattern Picks

Amu Hat

Designed by our own Olga Buraya-Kefelian, this reversible hat is Danielle’s gifting go-to for Spincycle Dream State!

Sizes

Newborn/Child (Adult S/M, Adult L/XL); to fit head circumference 16-20 (20-23, 23-26)”, height 10½ (11½)”.

Yarn

Regular: MC & CC: 1 (1, 1) skein each Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% superwash American wool; 150yd/137m per 100g skein).
Long: MC & CC: 1 (2, 2) skeins each Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% superwash American wool; 150yd/137m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

32 stitches & 38 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in slip rib pattern, after wet blocking.

Potato Vodka

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8); finished circumference 36.5 (40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5)(56.5, 60.5, 64.5)”.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6) skeins Harrisville Designs Nightshades (80% Cormo, 20% Wool; 250yd/229m per 100g skein).
CC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5) skeins Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% superwash American wool; 150yd/137m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in texture pattern, after wet blocking.

Kinloch Cowl

Sizes

Child ( Adult S, Adult M, Adult L); finished circumference 18 ( 19¾, 21¼, 22¾)”, length 8¾ (12¼)”.

Yarn

Short version:
MC: 1 (1, 1, 1) skein Woolfolk Brise (68% Merino wool, 32% Pima cotton; 164 yd/150m per 50g skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1) skein Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% superwash American wool; 150yd/137m per 100g skein).

Long version:
MC: 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins Woolfolk Brise (68% Merino wool, 32% Pima cotton; 164 yd/150m per 50g skein).
CC: 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% superwash American wool; 150yd/137m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

16 stitches & 50 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in brioche stitch, after wet blocking.

Plump

Yarn Details

• Bulky weight
• 100% superwash American wool
• 100 yards (91 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #10-13 (6-9mm) needles or J/10-M/N-13 (6-9mm) crochet hook
• 12 stitches = 4”
• Hand wash cold, dry flat
• $34, available in-store & online

Danielle’s Pattern Picks

Gushy Garter Hat

Sizes

Child (Adult S/M, Adult L/XL); to fit head circumference 20 (23, 25)”.

Yarn

With pom-pom: 2 (2, 2) skeins Spincycle Yarns Plump (100% superwash American wool; 100yd/91m per 100g skein).
Without pom-pom: 1 (2, 2) skeins Spincycle Yarns Plump (100% superwash American wool; 100yd/91m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

12 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#10.5 (6.5mm) needles in garter stitch in the round, after wet blocking.

Bolo Slipover

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 34¾ (37¾, 41, 47¼, 50½) (56¾, 63, 69¼, 75½)”, suggested positive ease 2-8″.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) cakes Wooldreamers Manchelopis (100% Manchega wool; 252yds/230m per 100g cake), held double (4 strands) along with 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (1 strand).
CC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins Spincycle Yarns Plump (100% superwash American wool; 100yd/91m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

10 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#15 (10mm) needles in slip stitch pattern, after wet blocking.

Fidda Mittens

Sizes

1 (2, 3); finished circumference 8 (9¼, 10¼)”, suggested positive ease 1″.

Yarn

MC: 2 (2, 2) balls Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft (53% Merino wool, 47% mohair; 65yd/59m per 50g ball) or 75 (100, 125) yards other bulky yarn, or 125 (200, 250) yards DK weight yarn held double.
CC: 1 (1, 1) skein Spincycle Yarns Plump (100% superwash American wool; 100yd/91m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

14 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking.

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We are smitten with these summery, rosy new shades: Blush, Brick, and Anniversary Red. Brise’s airy chainette construction is crafted to defy expectations, with an astonishing softness, buoyant bounce, and smooth hand that combines the breathability of cotton with the unparalleled softness, spring, and stitch definition of Woolfolk’s signature Ultimate Merino® wool.

Yarn Details

• DK weight
• 68% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® wool, 32% Pima cotton
• 164 yards (150 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US#6-8 (4-5mm) needles or G-H/8 (4-5mm) hook
• 18-22 stitches & 28-32 rows = 4″
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $22, available in-store only

Celebrating 10 years of Woolfolk, Brise’s three new colors are paired with breezy new patterns to inspire summer making!

Our Pattern Picks

Claystone Sweater

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12); finished circumference 38 (41.25, 45, 48.25, 53, 57) (60, 62.75, 66, 69, 72, 75.5)”.

Yarn

Short Sleeves: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 17) skeins Woolfolk Brise (68% Merino wool, 32% Pima cotton; 164 yards/150 meters per 50-gram skein)

Long Sleeves: 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 18) skeins Woolfolk Brise (68% Merino wool, 32% Pima cotton; 164 yards/150 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

23 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Sediment Sweater

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 43.25 (47, 50, 53.75, 56.75) (60.5, 63.5, 67.25, 70.25)”.

Yarn

8 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins Woolfolk Brise (68% Merino wool, 32% Pima cotton; 164 yards/150 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

21 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Maybel

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 36.5 (40.5, 43.75, 47.75, 50.5) (54.5, 58.25, 62,25, 67)”.

Yarn

4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins Woolfolk Brise (68% Merino wool, 32% Pima cotton; 164 yards/150 meters per 50-gram skein)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

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Let’s take a look at the second yarn in our Malabrigo lineup, machine-washable, sport/light DK-weight Arroyo.

This colorful workhorse yarn is spun from 100% Uruguayan Merino wool, then kettle-dyed in the gorgeous colorways that Malabrigo is famous for. A soft and sturdy 4-ply sport weight, Arroyo is perfect for everyday garments and accessories. Next-to-skin-soft machine-washable wool means it’s easy to take care of and to wear, making it a great choice for kids and babies!

Yarn Details

• Sport/light DK weight
• 100% Uruguyan Merino wool
• 334 yards (305 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #4-6 (3.5-4mm) needles or E/4-7 (3.5-4.5mm) crochet hook
• 20-22 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.

Our Pattern Picks

Waffle Vest

Sizes

1 (2, 3); finished circumference 38.5 (43.5, 48.75)”.

Yarn

2 (3, 3) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 31 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75mm) needles in waffle stitch pattern, after wet blocking.

Square Cubed

Sizes

1, 2; finished circumference 20, 22″.

Yarn

MC, CC: 1 skein each Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein), makes 2 hats.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

28 stitches & 36 rounds = 4” on US#2 (2.75mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Hyphen Tee

Sizes

3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo); finished circumference 19 (19.75, 21, 21.75 // 24, 26.25, 28.25, 29.75, 32)”.

Yarn

1 (1, 1, 1 // 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 32 rounds = 4” on US#6 (6mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Marmelada

This designer has several gorgeous crochet designs in Arroyo!

Sizes

1 (2); 57½ (64½)″ x 26½ (29½)″.

Yarn

Single-color: 3 skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).
Two color: MC, CC: 2 skeins each Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

19 stitches & 20 rows = 4” on size 7 (4.5mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Crunch

Check out the designer’s grown-up version of this pattern, Crash!

Sizes

12mo, 18mo, 2T, 4T; finished circumference 21, 22, 24, 25.75″

Yarn

2-3 skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

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

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Let’s take a look at the first yarn in our Malabrigo lineup, machine-washable, worsted weight Rios.

This sturdy yet soft workhorse yarn is spun from 100% Uruguayan Merino wool, then kettle-dyed in the rich, saturated shades that Malabrigo is famous for.

Rios’ durable 4-ply twist resists pilling and gives great definition to your stitches, and its machine-washability makes it fantastic for frequently-worn garments, home goods, and children’s and baby clothes. Super soft for next-to-the-skin wear, it’s an awesome option for folks looking for an affordable, practical yarn that looks and feels special.

Yarn Details

• Worsted weight
• 100% Uruguyan Merino wool
• 210 yards (192 meters) per 100-gram skein
• US #6-8 (4-5mm) needles or I/9-K/10-12 (5.5-6.5mm) crochet hook
• 18-22 stitches = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $17.75, 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.

Our Pattern Picks

Elwood

This family-sized “grandpa” cardigan pattern includes instructions for optional buttonholes, neck shaping, and waist shaping.

Sizes

6 mo (12 mo, 18 mo, 2 yr, 4 yr) [6 yr, 8 yr, 10 yr] {S, M, L, XL}; finished circumference 20 (21¼, 23, 24¾) 26, 27½, 29¼, 31 {34, 40¾, 46½, 52}”.

Yarn

MC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) [3, 3, 4] {4, 5, 5, 5} skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2] {3, 3, 3, 4} skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Waffle

This triangular shawlette’s reversible slip-stitch texture lets you play with two colors of Rios to show off one on each side!

Sizes

One size; 71″ x 10″.

Yarn

MC, CC: 1 skein each Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches and 38 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles in slip stitch pattern, after wet blocking.

Rita’s Quilted Sweater

Textural stitches in Rios get extra volume from a fuzzy lace weight yarn like  De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair.

Sizes

1 (2, 3) 4 (5, 6); finished circumference 37.25 (43.5, 49.75, 56) 62.25 (68.5)”, suggested positive ease 4-9″.

Yarn

MC: 5 (5, 6) 7 (8, 9) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
CC: 4 (5, 6) 6 (7, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (or 906 (1044, 1198) 1353 (1537, 1775) yards other lace weight yarn.)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

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

Sienna Bobble Scarf

Stitch up this free crochet pattern as a standard or infinity scarf in just 3 skeins of Rios!

Sizes

One size; 6.75″x 65″.

Yarn

3 skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

17 stitches and 9 rows = 4” on E/4 (3.5mm) hook in double crochet, after wet blocking.

Candied Orange

Crochet this adorable sweater in cropped or regular lengths. It’s super cute as a sleeveless top too!

Sizes

A (B, C, D, E, F); finished circumference 35¾ (41, 46, 51, 56¼, 61½ )″.

Yarn

Cropped: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
Regular: 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

16 stitches and 20 rows = 4” on H/8 (5mm) hook in ribbing pattern, after wet blocking.

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This family-owned yarn company started in 2005 in Montevideo, Uruguay, with two brothers-in-law dyeing yarns in an old kitchen pot. First marketed in the US, their gorgeous colorways, kettle-dyed on soft Uruguayan Merino wool, swiftly captured the interest of knitters worldwide as part of the early 00’s crafting revival that also saw the launch of viral knitting icons like Ravelry and Debbie Stoller’s Stitch n’ Bitch. (fibre space owner Danielle remembers excitedly ordering a blanket quantity of Malabrigo’s original single-ply yarn years before opening the shop!)

From the beginning, Malabrigo has provided job opportunities to underprivileged members of its community, employing a workforce mainly composed of women of all ages. Now producing their yarns at a larger facility in Peru to meet demand (where they also make yarns for the recently acquired brand Blue Sky Fibers), Malabrigo mitigates the environmental impact of their yarns by limiting chemical use, reducing water use, and complying with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and REACH 1907/2006 regulations. (Fun fact: The mill is apparently haunted by a ghost that the staff named “Pancho”.)

Most of Malabrigo’s yarns are made from 100% Uruguayan Merino wool, prized worldwide for its high quality and softness. Sourced from farms that provide their sheep with free-range seasonal pasturage overseen by traditional-style shepherds, Malabrigo’s wool (like all Uruguayan wool!) is 100% mulesing-free, thanks to Uruguay’s cool, dry climate and industry commitment to ethical sheep production.

DK-weight Arroyo and worsted-weight Rios (shown above) have just arrived in our Alexandria shop—these soft and sturdy workhorse yarns are both machine-washable, perfect for practical yet colorful sweaters, children’s wear, baby blankets, and everything else you can dream up.

Stay tuned! We’ll be profiling each of these gorgeous yarns and sharing our pattern picks later this week!

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A summery blend of cotton and nylon, Summer Sock is perfect for sock lovers searching for a warm weather yarn. Each ball is designed to make knitting two identical socks a breeze, in sunny, self-striping colorways.

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 88% cotton, 12% nylon
• 371 yards (339 meters) per 80-gram ball
• US #0 – 2.5 (2-3mm) needles or B/1 – D/3 (2-3mm) crochet hook
• 31 stitches & 42 rows = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $12, available in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

Socks Time

Sizes

Teen-adult; finished circumference 7.75, 8.25, 8.75″.

Yarn

1 ball Laines du Nord Summer Sock (88% cotton, 12% nylon; 371 yards/339 meters per 80-gram ball)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

32 stitches = 4” on US#1.5 (2.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Knot Again

Check out this knitter’s gorgeous project in Summer Sock!

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 35.75 (38, 43.75, 46, 50.5) (55.25, 59.75, 62, 66.5)”, suggested positive ease 4-10″.

Yarn

2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) balls Laines du Nord Summer Sock (88% cotton, 12% nylon; 371 yards/339 meters per 80-gram ball)

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Golden Hour Kerchief & Shawl

Sizes

Toddler (Child/Adult, Shawlette, Shawl); finished width 15 (20, 45, 60)”.

Yarn

1 (1, 2, 2) balls Laines du Nord Summer Sock (88% cotton, 12% nylon; 371 yards/339 meters per 80-gram ball)

Gauge & Suggested Hook

1 granny square = 2.5” on US C-2 (2.5mm) hook, after wet blocking.

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Recently I attended h+h americas, the annual craft industry trade show in Chicago, where we all go to connect with other fibre industry folks, see and sample lots of new yarns, and plan for Fall inventory. I wanted to share some highlights of my trip and let you know what you can look forward to seeing in the shop later this year!

First up is Baa Ram Ewe, a British company that works with farmers, spinners, and dyers across the UK to produce amazing wool yarns from British sheep breeds including Black Welsh Mountain, Bluefaced Leicester, Derbyshire Gritstone (yep, that’s actually a real sheep!), Hebridean, Jacob, Masham, North of England Mule (also an actual sheep), and Romney. (They’ve got gorgeous patterns for their yarns too!)

Coming soon: Donegal Twists, a gorgeous, tweedy DK weight 2-ply twist of woolen-spun Donegal Merino and worsted-spun British wool, and Mowool, a 2-ply fingering weight that’s worsted-spun from British wool, then brushed for a fluffy, mohair-like look.

Next up is a 145-year-old French yarn company that I’m super excited to bring in, Fonty, who run one of the last wool spinning and dyeing facilities still in operation in France. Don’t be fooled, though, these historic yarnmakers are thoroughly modern, because when I tell you they make machine-washable woolen-spun yarns?! (SO EXCITED.)

Coming soon: Cocache, a beautiful 7-ply fingering weight blend of cotton and cashmere that feels and drapes like silk, and Tartan 6, a 6-ply woolen-spun Aran-weight yarn in gorgeous semi-solid colors, created by blending dyed and natural white wool. Both of these amazing yarns are machine-washable!

You know them, you love them for their incredible hand-dyed colors—we’re thrilled to bring in Uruguay’s iconic yarnmakers Malabrigo! Spun from soft Uruguayan Merino wool, their yarns are sustainably produced in Peru (a place near and dear to my heart).

Coming soon: Arroyo, a soft and sturdy 4-ply sport/DK weight, and its big sibling, worsted-weight Rios. Both machine-washable, these gorgeous yarns are perfect for colorful baby knits and children’s wear.

From our favorite eco-friendly Portuguese yarnmakers Rosários 4, we’ve got some exciting new yarns coming in for Fall!

Coming soon: Meia Print, a speckly sock yarn spun from soft Merino wool with nylon added for strength, Odemira, an DK weight organic cotton in soft watercolor shades, and Amigomira, fun little assortments of colorful worsted weight cotton that are perfect for amigurumi and other small projects.

Stay tuned to find out when our new yarns arrive at the shop – we’ll have plenty of yarn info and pattern picks to share when they do!

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De Rerum Natura Alice is a fingering-weight blend of organic Mérinos d’Arles wool from Provence and specially selected linen grown in France and Belgium. With breathability and bounce from the wool, lightness and drape from the linen, and a softly rustic heathered finish, this lovely yarn is ideal for projects from lightweight sweaters and accessories to baby garments and soft, sturdy socks.

Ten enchanting new colors, Abricot, Basalte, Chatâigne, Crème Brulée, Hortensia, Moisson, Ondine, Pêcher, Ricochet, and Rivière (shown L to R above), are now on our online capsule and in our Alexandria store!

Yarn Details

• Light sport weight
• 75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen
• 236 yards (216 meters) per 50-gram ball
• US #1.5 – 4 (2.5 – 3.5mm) needles or  C/2 – E/4 (2.5 – 3.5mm) crochet hooks
• 26 stitches & 32 rows = 4”
• Hand wash, dry flat
• $12, available in store and on our capsule!

Our Pattern Picks

Back Yoke Tee

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9); finished bust circumference 38 (39¾, 42½, 44¼, 47) (50¼, 53¼, 57¼, 59¾)“, suggested positive ease approx. 6″.

Yarn

Short sleeves: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 6, 6) balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball).

Standard sleeves: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8, 8) balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24.5 stitches and 34.5 rounds = 4” on US#4 (3.5mm) needles in stockinette, after wet blocking.

Daisy Cardigan

Sizes

1, 2, 3 (4, 5); finished bust circumference 39, 41.5, 47 (50.75, 56)“, suggested positive ease 8-10″.

Yarn

4, 5, 5 (6, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches and 36 rounds = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Kelenner

This charming pattern by Emma Ducher is featured in Laine’s Let’s Crochet! Issue 2 magazine, available on our online capsule and in our Alexandria store.

Sizes

One size; 74.5 x 55″.

Yarn

6 balls De Rerum Natura Alice (75% organic Mérinos d’Arles wool, 25% linen, 236 yards/216 meters per 50-gram ball).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

18 stitches and 7.5 rows = 4” on US#D-3 (3mm) hook in double crochet, after wet blocking.

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