Underrated Worsted Weights Certain yarns at Wool & Grace are persistent winners - the types of yarns that always sell. These are the ones that are usually beautiful to touch while still in the skein, or are dyed beautifully. Yarns like Woolstok and Shelter have such incredible pattern support that they tend to sell themselves. … Continue reading Underrated Worsted Weights at Wool & Grace
Knit.Wear Spring/Summer 2018
Knit.Wear Spring/Summer 2018 Last week the new issue of Knit.Wear arrived to Wool & Grace, looking great and ready for spring. I’m completely smitten the lace in this issue. There are three great, big wraps with modern lace. Plus there is a gorgeous lace sweater that really caught my eye! I’m convinced that spring is… Continue reading Knit.Wear Spring/Summer 2018
A Tale of Two Sweaters
A Tale of Two Sweaters Several years ago I set out to knit a “sweatshirt” sweater. I wanted the type of sweater that I could throw on easily and wear around like a sweatshirt. I decided upon Brick, a popular free pattern on Ravelry that required a worsted weight yarn. I decided on a punchy… Continue reading A Tale of Two Sweaters
Love Laine
Love Laine Issue 4 of Laine Magazine was highly anticipated, especially by knitting nerds like me. Teasers started coming out more than a month in advance of its release and I was totally smitten from the beginning. I tend to knit according to the upcoming seasons - so I can start wearing the items I’m… Continue reading Love Laine
Simple Sweaters for Spring & Summer
Simple Sweaters for Spring and Summer It’s hard to imagine, but spring IS on its way. I’ve been busy prepping for spring with warm weather knits - I usually start in January because I’m a crazy person. Given that one of our knitters asked when I’d start talking about easy sweaters for spring and summer,… Continue reading Simple Sweaters for Spring & Summer
