Welcome April! The first full month of Spring has us ready to cast on new projects. Let’s talk about what will arrive in your subscriptions this month.
Meet the yarns and our themes in this month’s full crate reveal on YouTube.
Bright fields of flowers blooming and waving in the wind welcome spring. This vibrant rebirth injects new life into the season putting a bounce in...
Continue readingHappy February!
As we previously posted, our mills have had several delays due to waves of Covid-19 and increased safety precautions. Because of this, we’ve had to adjust our original February plan for our Membership Crates. This post will walk you through what to expect as well as the fabulous patterns we’re featuring this month!
Meet the yarns and our themes in this month’s full crate reveal on...
Continue readingHappy New Year!!
As we cozy into the New Year, we’re excited to partner with another amazing influencer. This month, we worked with Margaret Olander of Sheepishly Sharing to create the colorways found in our Membership Crates. Margaret is a maker’s maker stitching up crochet, knit, and sewing projects on her Sheepishly Sharing YouTube channel. She also shares other DIY crafts, recipes, and helpful...
Continue readingHuddle up! This month’s theme and yarns are celebrating our favorite squad – all of you!
We could think of no better yarn squad leader than Kristy Glass, and we’re excited to have her as our influencer partner this month. Since 2016, Kristy has been sharing her yarn adventures with us through her YouTube channel, Kristy Glass Knits, and introducing us to members of the fiber community both far and...
Continue readingOh, the colors we’re celebrating this month! Let’s check them out!
For November, we are thrilled to have crochet and knit designer Vincent Williams of Visuvio’s Craftsas our influencer partner! One of the first things that Vincent discovered on his maker journey was a lack of accessory options for tall guys in particular, and overly feminine designs and colors. Motivated by this, his affinity for...
Continue readingLet’s take a look at what’s coming next month!
We couldn’t be more thrilled to have knit and crochet designer Vincent Williams of Visuvio’s Craftsas our influencer partner in November! Visuvio’s Crafts was created from Vincent’s love of quality handmade apparel and accessories, and his designs have great appeal to both men and women. His patterns are inspiring as they evoke feelings of warmth and...
Continue readingLet’s check out our latest crates!
For our crates this month, we worked with inspirational knit designer Chantal Miyagishima aka Knitatude as our influencer partner!
Chantal is a self-taught knitter from Calgary Alberta, Canada where wooly knits help keep her warm. She creates beginner-friendly, cozy knit designs with basic stitches and simple elegant lines that are great for the newest of knitters...
Continue readingSeptember is just around the corner - time for a quick peek!
For our September crates, we are excited to have Maya Luna Corazonas our influencer partner! Maya creates her designs from the heart and with beautiful intentions to teach eager crafters how to be empowered by their creations. She brings her beautiful designs to life with yarn and hook. Her pieces often feature chic laciness and unique...
Continue readingSneak peek time already?! Get ready to see what’s on deck for August!
We are thrilled to have Our Maker Life as our influencer partner for our August crates! The OML community is filled with brilliant knitters, crocheters, yarn dyers, designers, makers of all kinds and more who bring their passion to the world by creating handmade pieces. From blog posts to designs and podcasts to events, OML is an endless source of inspiration!
The theme for August is Vividarium, a collection full of strong, bright, and vibrant color; a dive into exotic blooms and intense shades.
During our Early Preview, we only show you the yarn that is coming in the next crate, and not the full patterns or extras, so that you can make decisions about changing your color vibe or adding a crate for the new month! If you need help changing your vibe, you can watch the video below for more details or contact us by clicking here.
Remember: The option to swap your color vibe is only open between July 15-28 for these crates.
Let’s dive into these yarns!
For August, our featured Membership yarn is our Vidalana Linen Jewel: 50% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Linen, and 20% Silk. This yarn is fingering weight and 400 yards (366m) per 100g skein. Light and elegant, you will treasure this yarn blend!
This deep magenta shade has us thinking of the saturated colors of flowers in full bloom.
The crispness of this colorway has pale green and blue tones often found as leaves unfold in your favorite foliage.
This shade has us thinking of the blush hues found on sandstones, especially in the glow of the sun.
During the Early Preview, we will show you close up swatches of the patterns featured in this crate, without revealing the entire piece quite yet. This way you can see how the yarn works up before choosing your Crate!
For August, our featured Sock Crate Membership yarn is Knitologie Super Sock, a 75/25 blend of Superwash Merino Wool and Nylon. You’ll have 400 yards (366m) of fingering weight in your 100g skein to create your next pair of socks.
Green succulent petals are the inspiration behind this cheerful colorway with yellow undertones for a little extra glow.
This periwinkle shade reminds us of how we sometimes get a glimpse of the moon during the day. A little nighttime gray meets the bright blue of the daytime sky to create pure magic.
Feel the toasty rays of a warm Tuscan Sun with this muted mustard yellow with sunflower undertones.
During the Early Preview, we will show you close up swatches of the patterns featured in this crate, without revealing the entire piece quite yet. This way you can see how the yarn works up before choosing your Crate!
With this quarter’s Malabrigo Partner Crate, we are swooning over the textures of two different yarn bases: Mechita with its single ply fluffiness, and Mora with its smoothness and radiant glow. Both are fingering weight yarns, and, in this crate, you’ll receive a skein of each! Mechita is a 100% Superwash Merino yarn (420 yards (384m) / 100g skein) while Mora is 100% Silk (225 yards (206m) / 50g skein).
During the Early Preview, we will show you close up swatches of the patterns featured in this crate, without revealing the entire piece quite yet. This way you can see how the yarn works up before choosing your Crate!
You can join the Malabrigo waitlist now and be sure you are in line to receive the Malabrigo Partner Crate in August!
Talk to us in the comments, and tell us which crate or colorways you’re most excited for. We hope you love them!!
Continue readingSummer is here! To kick off our summer celebration, we’ve teamed up with Michele Costa of Stitch & Hustle! Michele is both a knit and crochet designer as well as a blogger and instructor who loves to bring yarn inspiration to everyone she meets. She is also the host and organizer of the nationwide fiber-filled fun retreat series, Stitch Up! Through her events that bring our knitters and crocheters together and the countless free patterns on her blog, Michele is a light in our fiber community. And, she not only helped us design each color way featured for July but also designed both Membership Crate patterns perfect for the experienced and beginning crafter alike.
This month’s theme is Color Splash - Red hot poppy, bubblegum pink, dark magenta, silver, and teal find a home in this fun exciting palette.
This month’s featured Membership yarn is our URU.YARN Cotton Basic, a 100% Unmercerized Organic Pima Cotton. This yarn is a DK weight and each hank is 275 yards in length at 100g. The cotton is spun and plied in a 3 ply construction resulting in a very sturdy and breathable fabric that is perfect for accessories and garments.
This colorway is inspired by one of Michele’s favorite colors. With a mélange tonal effect, this colorway perfectly represents all of Michele’s favorite shades of pink!
A deep and tonal navy that reminds us of the dark night sky.
This multi tone gray is a nod to the busy streets and sidewalks that make up Michele’s favorite cities.
This month’s featured knit pattern is the Sanctuary Knit Shawl by Michele Costa. Simple stitches with lacey sections combine in this shawl with a touch of fringe on the edge.
KNIT Pattern Details
Needles: US 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles, 24” (60 cm) or longer
Yarn Needed: 550 yds (502 m) used / 2 skeins of URU.YARN Cotton Basic needed
Notions: Tapestry needle (to weave in ends), tape measure
Finished Size: 44” wide x 31” deep (112 cm wide x 79 cm deep)
For crochet, Michele Costa also designed the Sanctuary Crochet Shawl, where the rhythm of basic stitches bring peace and calming during this time when we need it most.
CROCHET Pattern Details
Hook: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Yarn Needed: 550 yds (504 m) used / 2 skeins of URU.Yarn Cotton Basic needed
Notions: Tapestry needle (to weave in ends), tape measure
Finished Size: 66” x 33” (168 cm x 84 cm) with a 33” (84 cm) spine top to bottom
Bonus Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Tunisian crochet two months in a row?! Yes please! Stephanie Erin of By Stephanie Erin Designs created the Summer Lines Shawlette. Perfect for pairing with both your summer dresses and tees, this Tunisian crochet project will fly off your hook and around your shoulders in no time.
Our featured Sock Crate Membership yarn this month is our Knitologie Sparkling Sock, a fingering weight sock yarn with a blend of 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, and 10% Stellina for the gentlest bit of sparkle. Each crate will contain one, 100g skein at 399 yards.
With bits of fuchsia throughout, this speckled skein will make the sweetest of socks!
Like the most relaxing pool, this colorway is splashed with bits of turquoise and sparkles.
Like heavy clouds on a rainy day, this colorway is sprinkled with light and dark shades of gray.
This month’s featured knit sock pattern is the Sparkle Pop Socks by Megan Williams (Just Run Knit Designs). Diamonds truly sparkle and pop in this knit design. Instructions are both written and charted.
KNIT Pattern Details
Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) circular knitting needles with cord length desired for magic loop
Yarn Needed: 264 (295, 332, 360) yds (241 (270, 304, 329) m) used / 1 skein of Knitologie Sparkling Sock needed for all sizes
Notions: tapestry needle (for weaving in ends), stitch markers (4)
Finished Size: To fit foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm
Liz Salazar of MommyLovesYarn.com brings us another fabulous crocheted sock pattern with the Cherry-Stem Socks. Charming lace is the perfect compliment to Knitologie Sparkling Sock and will have you kicking up your heels.
KNIT Sock Pattern Details
Hook: US C/2 (2.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needed: 200 (250, 325, 350, 375) yds (183 (229, 297, 320, 343) m) used / 1 skein of Knitologie Sparkling Sock needed for all sizes
Notions: Stitch markers (2 in same color and 1 in alternate color), tapestry needle
Finished Size: To fit foot/ankle circumference 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)” / 18 (20, 23, 25, 28) cm
While COVID-19 has limited Mrs. Crosby’s travel options, it has not slowed her down! This quarter, Mrs. Crosby set off on a road trip from Kentucky to Miami to visit her friends at KnitCrate. While there, her Miami evenings were spent in the warm glow of moonlight followed by days spent relaxing on a private beach soaking in the sun and stitching away on her latest project. She returned home with her bags packed and inspiration in store for us with this quarter’s yarn, perfect for stitching away by the sand.
This month, we are featuring Mrs. Crosby’s Descansa on Tasi- a soft and squishy 80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon blend.
Your Mrs. Crosby Travels Crate will include 3 skeins at 400 yards/ 100g each.
For our Mrs. Crosby partner crate, is the knit pattern a shawl? A wrap? A scarf? It’s a bit of all three! Renate Kamm’s Maaret design is an extra-long shawl with a unique shape and is accented with bobbles and tassels.
KNIT Pattern Details
Hook: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles
Yarn Needed: 1120 yds (1024 m) used / 3 skeins of Mrs. Crosby Descansa needed
Notions: stitch marker (1), tapestry needle, 3” (7.5 cm) wide cardboard to make the tassels.
Finished Size: Length from side to side 86” (218.5 cm) x width at center back 25” (63.5 cm)
Also featured in our Mrs. Crosby partner crate is rounded crochet shawl from designer Rohn Strong. The Third Loop Shawl utilizes short rows to create its long semi-circle shape with texture provided by third loop stitches. With the yarn held double, this project works up quickly and is perfect for your next road trip.
CROCHET Pattern Details
Hook: US K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needed: 1000 yds (914 m) used / 22.5 skeins of Mrs. Crosby Descansa needed
Notions: Tapestry Needle, Scissors
Finished Size: Wingspan x Depth / 70” x 15” (178 cm x 38 cm)
