The days blur together as the winter chill keeps us inside and happily knitting. New shipments of yarn arrive often delighting us in the vibrant colors and smooth and luxurious fibers.

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We’re now working on our springtime collection which will feature silk, cotton and bamboo yarns. Check back soon for the big reveal!

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On-The-Needles Yarn

If knitting is like yoga, then this project can only be described as the janu sirsasana of knitting. The big reveal coming in the next week or so!ontheneedles

On-The-Needles

Our first projects of the year, these washcloths, were quick but satisfying. Knitted with absorbent cotton yarns, these cloths are super in the kitchen or bathroom and are what most used to use before paper towels became mainstream. They are approx. 8 x 8 inches which makes them the perfect size for dishes, faces (big and small) or body. Created with texture which helps make them more “scrubbable.” Best of all, they are environmentally friendly and easy to care for. Just pop them into the washer/dryer and re-use ad infinitum.

WashclothsPurple1 WashclothsOrange1 Knitting2For those of you who wish to purchase the ready-made product, visit our etsy shop. Should you wish to knit one of your own, purchase cotton yarn and follow this very simple pattern:

Supplies:

Cotton yarn

Size 6 or 7 knitting needles (US)

Instructions:

Cast on 4 stitches

Row 1: Knit 4

Row 2: Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row.

Repeat Row 2 until you have 45 stitches.

Row 3: Knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row.

Repeat Row 3 until you have 4 stitches left on the needle.

Bind off and weave in ends.

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