Category: Assigned Pooling

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Show and Tell – October 2025

October 16, 2025

We have some beautiful projects to share for this month’s Show and Tell newsletter. I love sharing these with you, and I also love seeing what my little yarn babies grow up to become! Let’s start with this beautiful cowl by Catie. The pattern was just published by Jennifer Lovett specifically for assigned pooling yarn.… Read More Show and Tell – October 2025

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Mermaid Dance MKAL with Lena Mathisson of Softyarn Designs

September 18, 2025

I am super excited to announce the upcoming mystery knitalong for Lena Mathisson’s new pattern, Mermaid Dance. Mermaid Dance is a crescent shawl knitting pattern with lots of fun stitches and variation. I wish I could show it to you, but that would take all the mystery out of mystery knitalong, wouldn’t it? I can… Read More Mermaid Dance MKAL with Lena Mathisson of Softyarn Designs

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Nerding Out about Yarn Weights and Measures

August 21, 2025

Today I thought we could take some time to talk about the different yarn weights–how to know what’s what, good options for different projects, and how to substitute yarn. We’ll also talk about plies and how to figure out what weight that yarn from your stash is that doesn’t have a label anymore. I’m going… Read More Nerding Out about Yarn Weights and Measures

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Three-Skein Shawl Sets

June 26, 2025

This week I put together some new three-skein shawl sets. These are some of my favorite color combinations available as dyed-to-order sets. They are perfect for shawls, cowls, and ponchettes that call for three different colorways. In addition to those shown above, I have more colorway sets in the Three Skein Shawl Sets listing right… Read More Three-Skein Shawl Sets

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2025 Advent Calendar – The Colors of Serenity

June 19, 2025

This year’s Advent calendars are ready for preorder starting right now! I normally wait to list these until August or September, but this year is different. Our oldest daughter has a baby due in late September, and I plan to go help, so I decided that I had better have all the kits dyed up… Read More 2025 Advent Calendar – The Colors of Serenity

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Light as a Feather Shawls for Summer

May 29, 2025

As we move into summer, I thought it would be a great time to share some pattern ideas for summer shawls. What makes a good summer shawl? Well, in my opinion it should be lacy and light and really pretty. It should serve as an extra layer for cool evenings and air conditioned spaces. And,… Read More Light as a Feather Shawls for Summer