We’d like to introduce to you Twinkle Tangle‑‑a sweet delight that sparkles and and feels like Joy. Cradling this gorgeous gift in our hands‑‑and thinking both about the hands that created them and the hands that will hold them after they leave ours‑‑felt like stringing our halls with tiny, blinking twinkle lights. Having those nostalgic memories watching our Dad with a tangled mess of lights for the beautifully crowed tree. Oh how our lives are like that tangled mess of cozy lights. We bet some of you feel that too.
We are taking pre-orders now through Dec 3rd for Twingle Tangle.Each skeins is 200 yds of superwash worsted weight. This yarn will be arriving in January – a New Years treat!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime edition yarn; once they’re gone, that’s it.
Join us January 1st for our Heritage Sock KAL‑‑a DK slipper sock knit in faux cables. Jill Zielinski of North Bay Fibers is wearing women’s medium in ‘Watershed’.Pre-Order Now through Dec.3rd
What if you could begin your knitting new year a little differently? Gentler, kinder, with more grace? Rather than hard corners and tight deadlines, how about soft edges and loose commitments? Why not make your first project of 2024 something small, pleasantly engaging and quick-to-knit, something to boost your sense of accomplishment? We call that an ‘atta boy’ project–and after a long year, we’re more than ready for one. Come–knit with us. Let’s start this next year off on the right foot, shall we?
Small Business Saturday double punches + a FREE gift with every order (both in-store and online)
We look forward to Small Business Saturday all year‑‑it’s a day entirely devoted to our favorite small-scale Makers. Our shop is bursting with all of our favorite gift items: candles, enamel pins, magazines, gifts‑‑and of course, yarn.
Each dollar is worth two on our punch card: our way of saying thank you for your devoted, loyal support. Our shop would be nothing without our customers‑‑we are so very grateful for you!
AND, every customer both in-store + online will be receiving a scratch-off lottery ticket with your order (while tickets last). Not just any gas station lottery ticket. Every single ticket has the key to one of these 5 surprises to use now through Dec. 31st.
You’ll either win: – A set of precious stone stitch markers – 10% off your next purchase – 18% off your next purchase – A three-month subscription to the Sleeping Bear Yarn Club – 50% off your next purchase
Sitting and creating with you on Saturday mornings…it’s what we DO. We’d like to invite you to our Open Stitch‑‑IN PERSON and ONLINE. Sit and stitch with us ALL DAY‑‑the more, the merrier! Come get cozy with us‑‑we’re excited for a day to hang out with our friends.
We’d like to share some of our plans for Thanksgiving weekend, which also include those of you who can’t join us in person. As we’ve done in the past, our bricks-and-mortar storefront will be closed to walk-through traffic on Plaid Friday‑‑and extending our annual sale to a full 24 hours so you can pop in online when it’s convenient for you. Come stitch with us all day on Small Business Saturday and we’ll get cozy together – in person or virtually. Look out for a big reveal in your inbox on Cyber Monday and something extra special for Giving Tuesday!
Friday, November 24th Plaid Friday 20% ALL DAY online only ***CLOSED to walk-in traffic*** Open for Light Up Cedar Event 4-8 pm
Saturday, November 25th Small Business Saturday Come get cozy with us for an all day Open Stitch 9 am to 4 pm in-store and online double-punches, a FREE gift with all orders, a surprise and more!
Sunday, November 26th 11 am to 4 pm
Monday, November 27th Cyber Monday Stay tuned!
Tuesday, November 28th Giving Tuesday Exciting new twist this year!
We're halfway through our week-long yarn shop hop in Northern Michigan. An entire week enjoying seven regional yarn shops and at every single stop, there are gorgeous yarns, engaging tutorials, special surprises and unique discounts just waiting for you. The colors are peak this week, popping fiery bursts against gray skies and the temps are deliciously brisk‑‑it's officially knitting season. Stop off at a new lunch spot, discover a pattern you want to try, put your hands on yarns that might just make you fall in love with your craft all over again. You could even win the Grand Prize just for visiting them all—$175 in gift certificates‑‑just for purchasing a passport for just $5.00. Each shop will have a drawing on the last day with a value of $50 and everyone is offering a FREE hard copy pattern featuring a specific technique for creating, along with in-store demonstrations.
And. While the Fall in Love with Fiber Shop Hop was created as a way for makers here in Northern Michigan to support our bricks-and-mortar stores, there are so many of you who consider us your local yarn shop, even though you might be hundreds of miles away. We couldn't bear the thought of leaving our not-so-local locals out of the fun‑‑we know you can't all hop in the car this week to come see us. So, a little something from us to you:
10% OFF storewide* in-store AND online
use coupon code:
fallinlove10
on as many orders as you'd like through October 14th
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*These sales, of course, will be on a first-come, first serve basis and limited to what's in stock. No special orders, no additional discounts. The Sleeping Bear Yarn Club and Colors of Leelanau are not included in this sale. Please be patient with us, as we expect major volume during this time. In the event that your first choice of online yarns or gifts is sold out or your order cannot be filled within a timely fashion, we'll be in touch ASAP.
We're featuring Toni Lipsey's FREE 'Bestie Scarf' Pattern here in the shop throughout the week‑‑loud and proud and just the right vibe for fall in mohair and bright, beautiful colors. This is the PERFECT pattern for anyone branching out in their stitching journey‑‑the ideal first project for knitters looking to dabble in Tunisian crochet. An incredible, thorough instructor, you can watch Toni's tutorial on the Tunisian Knit Stitch HERE. Want to dive in deeper? Find tutorials, patterns and color inspiration on Toni’s blog, TLYCBlog.com.
Prize 1: a full set of The Isles Collection Minis from McMullin Fiber Co. ($80) Thank you, dearest Kate!
And. You know how we mentioned that every shop has a giveaway on the last day? Well, for every $10 you spend at Wool & Honey throughout the week, you'll be entered to win one of four (4) prizes, each valued at well over $50. All you have to do to qualify for these prizes? Purchase a $5 passport HERE‑‑and every $10 purchase after that earns you another entry to win.
Click on the link HERE to read more about our Fall In Love With Fiber shop hop that runs through October 14th. Purchase a $5 passport to join in all the festivities—you never know how much joy a short road trip will bring to your life.
While we anticipate the autumn issues of every creative publication we carry in the shop, this current issue of Pom Pom Magazine is perhaps the best we’ve seen. Ever. From the breathtaking vistas that showcase these knits to the moody, earthy color palette to the essays on Indigenous handwork, every spread is utter delight. This issue was guest edited by Candice English of The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers and we consider it Pom Pom’s crowning glory. Bravo. (And may we also say: what a joy to see our friends’ handwork in this issue. From Melissa Hunter’s brown Bunkhouse pullover sample to Allison Lutes’ Starflight Socks design‑‑gorgeous, every one!)
The patterns in this issue are a representation of hard and soft duality in the American West. The hard work embedded in the people of Montana is a result of the softness you find in the spirit of Indigenous homelands. You will find classic designs that can be worn in utilitarian ways but also jazzed up a bit for social outings.
For this striking pullover, designer Lena Zharichenko looked to Blackfoot clothing, which was featured on Candice’s mood board for the issue, where every detail held a significant meaning. In honour of the adornments she saw, Bunkhouse was created with a geometric bobble design along the neckline and sleeves. This sweater is not one for beginners, but we think for the adventurous or ambitious maker the reward of wearing it will be more than worth any challenge involved.
The details of the Yearling Hat by Lindsey Fowler are reminiscent of traditional handworked quilts with vertical and horizontal embellishment, while the slip stitch colourwork along with simple intarsia are the perfect way to highlight precious scraps and make them the centrepiece using playful pops of colour on a minimalist canvas.
The endless golden fields of grass, wheat, and barley that can be found in eastern Montana sparked Elena Solier Jansà’s imagination to create Golden Grass Shawl. Referencing time-honored Aran knitwear but incorporating a more organic motif, this versatile shawl features alternating panels of twisted stitches, cables and bobbles.
Kelbourne Woolens Scout, shown here in ‘Gray Heather’, ‘Natural Heather’ and ‘Wheat Heather’.
Lantern: the molten orange glow of candle flame, pumpkin meets butternut.
You know how much we love Brooklyn Tweed. Love, actually, doesn’t even begin to describe the way we feel. More like magic. (We talked a bit about that magic on their blog HERE.) Every season that passes, every new yarn they add to their collection, we say: this is it. This one’s our new favorite. Might it be truer than ever with brand-new-to-stockists Imbue? Quite possibly yes.
Imbue hits all the sweet spots: whisper-soft, American-made, worsted weight. The yarn is springy and rounded, buoyant and buttery, saturated and deeply complex in color story. This yarn is what Knitting Season is all about.
Boro, the inky blue of the ocean by moonlight with splashes of brilliant azure, Vapor, a powder blue sky viewed through puffy, white clouds and Orchid, dusty lilac woven with delicate blooms of rust and navy.
Not sure what to knit with Imbue? We put together a few kits–accessories and sweaters–that will keep you cozy all winter long.
No matter how many years it’s been since we’ve gone back to school, there’s an electric current in August’s air of what’s to come. While the projects look different for all of us (the knits! the crochet! did someone say weaving?!?), one thing that’s infusing our lives with intention is planning and organizing our stitchery. Is there anything better than lining up your favorite tools in anticipation of the knowledge and the creativity to come?
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites here in the shop‑‑tools to get you organized, notions to streamline your workflow, accessories to add a bit of shine to your daily and weekly routines.
One of the best parts about these tools is the sheer number of them made by individual artisans, both here in Northern Michigan and worldwide. Using handcrafted tools made by the hands of people you know adds a depth to your creative life, and imbues your heirloom projects with even more love and meaning‑‑while supporting the livelihoods of the artists themselves.
Think, too, of a new Maker that might relish a knitterly treat in their mailbox. Many of these gifts make unexpected surprises for anyone needing an emotional lift. We ship worldwide every single day, and can put together an assortment of sweet delights that might just change someone’s week.
Seasonless: Patterns for Life is a soon-to-be modern classic; a pattern book that contains 5 fundamental knitwear pieces that are all customizable in terms of stitch pattern and shape. Using the same basic gauge in worsted weight yarn, you can make countless versions of the fingerless mitts, hat, vest, sweater and cardigan designs by combining your favorite colors, any of the four stitch variations (stockinette, bold stripes, mosaic, and textured), and different shaping options. All of the patterns are genderless and size-inclusive, so your projects will make great holiday gifts for everyone in the family.
Written by Slow Fashion maven Karen Templer, this book is a result of years of behind-the-scenes knitting while running the beloved Fringe Supply Co. We have missed Karen’s voice in the knitting world over the past three years and are so looking forward to a deep dive into this new, beautiful book.
We’re into the first week of our Summer Sorrel KAL….how are you doing, friends? Getting the hang of those dips?
Like all good knit-a-longs, this sweater is a delicious challenge. Absolutely doable, but it does take a bit more…gumption…than some of the sweaters in our queue. Michele kept a notepad at her side while she was knitting‑‑a list of helpful hints for fellow stitchers‑‑and we wanted to share it with you, especially during this first week. We wrote this blog post to detail these tips. We think it’ll help.
Need a little more motivation? In addition to the qualifying prizes we’re offering, the Wool & Pine design team is offering one free pattern from their library to three participants, along with a copy of their ‘Minis Collection’ paperback book to another.
Keep knitting, you busy bees‑‑the KAL ends at 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, August 13th‑‑you’ve got pleeeeenty of time.
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In Michele’s words….
Definitely do the cast on as directed–but allow a bit of time. (Michele is a highly skilled knitter and it took her 1.5 hours to cast on.)
Watch the videos! I watched them while I was swatching and then watched the relevant video again when I got to that section.
Weight each skein before starting the top. These are 115 g skeins–if you’re doing a fade, it will help you judge the changes.
I started the first fade at the beginning of Chart 2; after starting the body, I knit at 1″, then switched to doing the sleeves (all in Color 2) so I didn’t go too far and run out of Color 2 on the body before completing the sleeves.
Body: I did numerous calculations to determine how much yarn it took to do a row so I could use pretty much all of Color 2 and ensure I had enough to complete the fade.
Bind off: You have to adjust the 2×2 rib to a 1×1 rib to enable you to do the Kitchener Bind Off. I followed Andrea Mowry’s YouTube for 2×2 Tubular Bind Off for the sleeves. Ran into issues for the body bind off and ran out of time, so I just completed a normal bind off in pattern.
