bAn assortment of Cocoknits tools we love….and other essentials from the shop. Shown here: Cocoknits Earth Tone Triangle Stitch Markers, our cherry needle gauge, the Cocoknits Knitting Row Counter (currently out of stock), the Cocoknits Maker’s Keep, Cocoknits Flight of Stitch Markers, Cocoknits Needle Gauge, a coil rope basket from Fox & Honey Fibres, brass hex markers, Cocoknits Bamboo Cable Needles, Cocoknits Yarn Snip and Cocoknits Stitch Fixer. Also pictured are Hudson + West Weld in ‘Mustard’, ‘Tobacco’ + ‘Gold Leaf’, and some mohair delights from years past.

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? 

A Wool & Honey exclusive: a handmade copper needle gauge from our neighbor and friend Dana Fear.

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.

Really, is there anything cuter than this twee Cocoknits rainbow gauge? (This tiny cork pouch is a close second.) In love, almost as we are with this Neon Lime Kelbourne Perennial.

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.

All of our needles are back in stock‑‑poised and ready for Knitting Season!‑‑including Bamboo Flexi Flips.

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.

Find our Cocoknits notions HERE.

Find our entire collection of tools and notions HERE.

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Seasonless: Patterns for Life

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.

Pre-order Seasonless HERE.