Swan's Island Sterling Fingering

This Sterling Fingering yarn from Swan's Island is sort of breathtaking. It's 85% merino, which is luxurious and lustrous, and 15% naturally black alpaca, which gives it a smokey look. Take a look at these shades.

The jewel tones all play really nicely together. I love the Zara Hat and Mitts Set, and I think you can make three whole sets with three colors of yarn.

Pic borrowed from Swan's Island website.

Look at the Newbury Scarf. Five colors and so much drapey scarf goodness.

Pic borrowed from Swan's Island website.

I really love the muted color palette and stylish patterns they've developed for this yarn, and the dark undertones are really appealing. I think I might need some of this for a hat sooner than later. Time to chose my favorite color!

Making No. 6 Black and White

I love this magazine! We have had several of these higher-end publications in the shop recently, and I am so thrilled that you all are liking them. Making is one of my favorites. It's filled with gorgeous knitting and sewing patterns and so much inspiration.

These beautiful magazines tend to go pretty quickly! Pop in this week to take a look at this one and all of the other amazing magazines we have out on the table.

Friday Sock Party!

Hey y'all! Don't forget about the Side Hustle Sock party happening Friday evening at Close Knit, 5-8PM. You can purchase sock yarn at 10% off during the party, and the Side Hustle folks will crank your yarn into a long tube that you can turn into socks. 

Priority will be given to yarn purchased at Close Knit, but you can bring whatever you have to be cranked up. They will provide a pattern for adding afterthought toes and heels, and Emily even has a class on the books if that's more your style. See you Friday!

Eye Candy

Cranking out a sweater for my tweenager. Tea with Jam and Bread is a house favorite, and the Cascade 220 wears like iron. Can't go wrong with this combo! Now I just need her to stop growing so fast.

Pom Pom Quarterly

The latest issue of Pom Pom Quarterly is here! It has a very dramatic and Victorian feel to it, with lots of high-impact pieces with some seriously noticeable details. Let's have a look.

This issue includes pieces by Veronik Avery, Cirilia Rose, and Joji Locatelli, with Norah Gaughan as the guest editor. You know there will be some cult following for these pieces and designers!

Closed Thursday, Open Friday!

Hey fiber friends! I hope this week is allowing you some time to enjoy your yarns and fibers. Here's our plan for the week.

We are open today (Wednesday) until 6PM, but there will be no Open Knit tonight. 
We are closed Thursday for the holiday.
We will be open at 10AM and ready for you on Friday! 

Looks like the weather is turning chilly and rainy this week in Portland. Perfect knitting weather, in my opinion. See you soon!

Eye Candy

Baby Llama Glow...baby llama and sparkles. Everyone loves it, so we stock up every fall. Perfect for hats and wraps and cozy scarves!