A Top of the Line Wheel at a Fraction of the Cost We've been talking at lot here at Skein Shop headquarters about bringing in spinning tools and supplies. Spinning your own yarn can be so rewarding, and if you start by making your own drop spindle, there's really not a huge upfront cost involved. Those who would like to hone their skills on a wheel, however, are faced with the daunting task of choosing which expensive tool they are going to invest in. It can be a real struggle to find the right balance between price, quality, features, and future options. A good wheel (in our opinion) is fairly priced, high quality, comes standard with flexible features, and has...
Let's Not Beat Around the Bush...These Yarns are Great! The latest addition to the Skein Shop lineup is from Sugar Bush Yarns! This new company from Canada specializes in high quality yarns and stunning pattern design. From bouncy wool yarns to decadent silks and cashmeres, Sugar Bush offers a range of options for the knitter and crocheter. Bold is their workhorse superwash worsted. The bouncy ply really makes textures pop! Crisp is a lighter version of Bold - perfect for baby items :) Itty-Bitty is a luxury sock yarn that adds cashmere for extra softness. Bliss is a machine washable wool, silk, and cashmere blend that is so decadent and lovely it nearly defies description. Drizzle is a fluffy silk...
Spin it, Felt it, Love it...
Fervent followers of Dashiemouse's personal blog may remember that last June she received a small tuft of pink roving in the mail, which sent her deeply back down the rabbit hole of spinning. Since then, we've been working behind the scenes to bring that amazing roving to you...
Well wait no longer, today is that day!
Here's the first arrival of our spinning supplies - Mauch Chunky Roving from Kraemer!
Whether you're spinning or felting, the beautiful colors and excellent prep of the Mauch Chunky Roving will make your work easier.
As with all of Kraemer's wools, the materials are sourced from American farmers and processed in their Pennsylvania mill.
Join the Fun! Brisbane from the Queensland Collection is soft, superwash, and versatile. This great yarn comes in drifting multis and perfectly matched solids. We got a request to carry this yarn because there is a Knit-Along (KAL) going on right now, and not many online stores are carrying it. We love hearing from customers, and we'll always consider your input on what our store is missing. Please let us know how we may serve you best! The Piper Shrug is a genius design that combines simple lace with soothing stockinette. The sample is shown with the lace in a solid and the stockinette in a multi, but you could do all one solid, all one multi, two solids, or...
Bringing U.S. Made Yarn to Skein Shop!
Kraemer yarns are spun in Nazareth Pennsylvania. We are currently carrying their Naturally Nazareth, Perfection, and Tatamy lines. Please note that Perfection and Tatamy come in many weights and styles; the links are to the worsted weight version of those yarns. These high-quality yarns are not only beautiful and affordable, but they use U.S. Merino wool, thus supporting American farmers across the country. We are so pleased to be bringing you these fine products and to be supporting American manufacturing.
