Claudia Hand Painted Yarns and Princess

We have just received our first shipment of Claudia's Hand Painted Yarns. We have several colorways available in fingering weight, as well as kits to create the Cha Cha shawl.



New colors of Classic Elite Princess have arrived! This is a lovely merino-cashmere blend perfect for your worsted weight projects.




Skacel is now offering Addi Turbo circular needles in an 8" length for knitting socks, sleeves, and other small circumferences. All sizes are on order and will be arriving soon.

Dream In Color and Duo

Dream in Color: We just received a large shipment of Dream in Color yarns.

Calling all sock knitters: there is Smooshy galore--all in gorgeous colors.
Yardage: 450
Recommended Needle Size: US 1 to 3
6.5 to 8 sts/inch

Sweater knitter? Classy is for you!
We have lots of skeins in, so yardage isn't a worry.
Yardage: 250
Recommended Needle Size: US 7 to 8
4 to 4.5 sts/inch

Needle a bulky weight? Groovy!
Yardage: 120
Recommended Needle Size: US 9 to 10
3.5 to 3.75 sts/inch

Duo: We also received a shipment of Duo yarn. This yarn is machine washable and works up at 3.5 stitches per inch on a US 10.5. At 343 yards a skein, you can make a luxurious blanket or comfy cardigan. If you have The Kitchen Sink Blanket pattern, this is a great main yarn!

A-List Winner!!!

We are incredibly happy to report that we won the A-List Best Arts & Crafts category for 2009! This means that we have won every year that the A-List has existed. We couldn't have won without all of your support. As an appreciation to you, we are planning a celebration. Stay tuned to the blog and our newsletters for more information.

Anniversary Sale

Our 7th anniversary sale is still going on through the end of August. All in stock yarn is 20% off and your discounts bag can be used for a 10% discount on patterns, books, needles, and small needle accessories. We have lots of shipments arriving daily, so hurry on in!

New From Tahki!

Gioiello

A fingering weight mohair, highlighted with a soft shimmer-effect metallic. Perfect for openwork lace and all fine knitting projects. A classic range of multicolors is offered.

Ritratto

Softly-brushed mohair, elegantly painted viscose and a delicate strand of metallic are individually twisted then combined to create a contrast in color and texture. Several colorways are available.

Presto

NEW! This rustic multicolor thick-and-thin wool-blend yarn creates contrasts of color and texture. Even a beginner can make high-impact, self-striping projects.

New Arrivals!

We have received a large shipment from Classic Elite, including the much-anticipated booklet, Made in Brooklyn, from designer Jared Flood. Look for new colors of Chesapeake, Wool Bamboo, Lush, Fresco, Waterlilly, Classic 150 and Miracle.








Crazy Zauberball Sock Yarn is here! Zauberball Crazy is self-striping multi-colored pattern, with a bold variegated design, made of 75% Merino Wool and 25% Nylon. It knits up on US 1-3 needles, and yields 6.75 to 8 stitches per inch. There are 459 yards on a 100g ball. We have 6 colorways.







The Hiya Hiya needles are in! Bamboo and Steel circulars in 9", 12" 16" and 24" lengths, as well as Steel Double Points in 4" and 6" lengths.

New colors of Galway Worsted have also arrived. Galway is a 100% wool yarn that knits up at a gauge of 5 stitches/inch on US 8 needles. There are 210 yds/100 gm ball. Galway is a great choice for sweaters or felted items.

Sheep to Shawl Competition at the Indiana State Fair 2009

Team captains and weavers, Elizabeth and Lisa, look relaxed at this year's contest. We hope both your teams win!

River Twist is Amazing!

A new yarn from Mountain Colors, River Twist, is now available at Stitches & Scones.




http://www.mountaincolors.com/colors/rivertwist.html

Gauge: 4-5 stitches/inch
Needle size: US 6-7
240 yards per skein
100% merino wool