Posted by Lisa Krack on July 28, 2021
Posted by Lisa Krack on July 7, 2021
It's July! Once again, I'm shocked at how fast time flies. New month means new yarn to feature. This month's Yarn of the Month is Saucon Sock by Kraemer Yarns in Nazareth PA. This is a great fingering/sock weight cotton/nylon/acrylic yarn. The blend makes it machine washable and dryable! It's great for baby garments, lighter socks, summer tops, wraps, housewares (it makes great dishcloths) and accessories. The colors are tweedy, some more so than others, and vibrant. Stop in and see them for yourself! This is a versatile yarn - especially for around here, where it could be 70 one...
Posted by Lisa Krack on June 17, 2021
Posted by Lisa Krack on June 2, 2021
Posted by Lisa Krack on April 22, 2021
Posted by Lisa Krack on April 6, 2021
Well, it's another month, which means another yarn to feature! For this month of unpredictable weather, warm days, and cold nights, wet spells and unshaded sunshine we're showcasing Kraemer Yarn's Belfast. Belfast is mostly a cotton and linen blend, there are a few other fibers thrown in there - like silk. It's a DK weight (3) yarn that comes packaged in a 3.5oz/100g/200 yd center-pull skein. The tweedy colors are muted, on the neutral side, but far from drab or boring. Linen gets softer with wear/use, and so does this yarn. It also has nice drape and stitch definition. And,...
Posted by Lisa Krack on March 2, 2021
This month we're featuring Ch'ichi by Mirasol. This unusual blend of alpaca, linen, and bamboo is great for this time of year - you know those, "Well, it is March." weather days, bright and sunny but bitter cold, warm with the coldest rain you've ever experienced, or anything in between. It's a sport weight, and comes in sherberty colors that remind me of Spring. The little bits of tweed add just enough interest. This yarn has a surprising density to it, not really sure how else to explain it, and the alpaca adds some warmth too; making this a great...
Posted by Lisa Krack on January 22, 2021
Posted by Lisa Krack on December 8, 2020
Posted by Lisa Krack on November 5, 2020
Posted by Lisa Krack on April 6, 2021
Well, it's another month, which means another yarn to feature! For this month of unpredictable weather, warm days, and cold nights, wet spells and unshaded sunshine we're showcasing Kraemer Yarn's Belfast. Belfast is mostly a cotton and linen blend, there are a few other fibers thrown in there - like silk. It's a DK weight (3) yarn that comes packaged in a 3.5oz/100g/200 yd center-pull skein. The tweedy colors are muted, on the neutral side, but far from drab or boring. Linen gets softer with wear/use, and so does this yarn. It also has nice drape and stitch definition. And,...
Posted by Lisa Krack on March 2, 2021
This month we're featuring Ch'ichi by Mirasol. This unusual blend of alpaca, linen, and bamboo is great for this time of year - you know those, "Well, it is March." weather days, bright and sunny but bitter cold, warm with the coldest rain you've ever experienced, or anything in between. It's a sport weight, and comes in sherberty colors that remind me of Spring. The little bits of tweed add just enough interest. This yarn has a surprising density to it, not really sure how else to explain it, and the alpaca adds some warmth too; making this a great...
Posted by Lisa Krack on January 22, 2021
Posted by Lisa Krack on December 8, 2020
Posted by Lisa Krack on November 5, 2020
Posted by Lisa Krack on October 8, 2020
I know it feels early, and this year's been an unusual one for all of us, but it's October, and that means, it's time to start thinking of all those handmade gifts you'd like to make... hats - big and bulky, sleek and neutral, "messy bun", color work Nordic designs mittens and fingerless mitts of all sizes, shapes, and styles shawls and wraps - crazy and bright, striped, neutral, light and airy, heavy and warm scarves ,of all sizes, including giant ones that lean toward being a wrap ponchos and sweaters toys, bags, and housewares from dishcloths to plant hangers...
Posted by Lisa Krack on August 22, 2020