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The Perfect Yarn for Summer Projects

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Treasure Goddess Yarn’s head dyer and yarn pirate Christine has created the perfect yarn for your summer projects! Bamboo Linen Treasures is a plant-based light fingering-weight yarn in seven colorways you can’t wait to cast on. The shimmer of bamboo combined with the structured linen make this yarn perfect for summer tops or shawls. In fact, it’s one of the featured yarns for the Olive Knits 4 Day KAL design Lemon Spritz! (We cast on June 30th, but there’s still plenty of time to grab your kit and join us!) Click through to the blog post to see my Orchid Island colorway test knit in progress (still need to finish neck edging & sleeves, but you can see how yummy this knits up)!

70% bamboo, 30% linen, 100-gram skeins are hand dyed with subtle semisolid tonal effects that knit up into lovely fabric you will love wearing as much as you will love knitting and crocheting with it. This yarn looks as amazing all knit up and crocheted up as it does in the skein. It would become the perfect summer tee, tank top or shawl with lovely drape. Grab yourself a skein or four and ENJOY your summer knitting without having heavy wool sitting in your lap while watching baseball games or knitting by the lake. Join the YARRRRNNNNNN Pirate fun! Ahoy Matey!

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June Vincent van Gogh Yarn Club Preorders

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Preorders for the June colorway of the Vincent van Gogh Yarn club are now open until June 25th.

This order will ship by the end of June and will include the skein and a fact card about the artwork. This listing does NOT include any of the extra goodies for the yarn club subscribers.

This skein is based off of “Le cafe de nuit (Night Cafe)”, one of the more famous paintings by Van Gogh. The yarn features reds, yellows and a deep blue/green, with speckles of gold and browns.

You may preorder as many skeins as you wish from the selected bases. Preorders will end on June 25th to give me enough time to dye and ship packages.

Available on the following bases:
Light- 2ply fingering, 400 yds/100gram, 100% SW Merino
Sock – 4ply fingering, 463 yds/100gram, 75% SW Merino, 25% nylon
Silky Single – single ply, 438 yds/100gram, 70% SW merino, 30% Silk
DK – DK weight, 231 yds/100 gram, 100% SW Merino

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Preorder No Big Deal Now!!

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Recently, I had a conversation with a friend, whose 13-year-old son had a group of friends over, including one friend who was trans. According to her son, it’s just a non-issue; it’s “No Big Deal” to them — all everyone in the group cares about is that everyone is nice, and apparently like to play DnD.

I think of that conversation every time another anti-trans bill is passed, every time another law goes into effect that means people who are looking to just be true to themselves are now not allowed to, because someone decided what’s under their clothes is now public concern. Watching what’s going on makes me sad, it makes me angry, and it makes me fearful for my trans friends, the trans children of my friends, and the trans community.

So once again I’m dyeing yarn. I will donate at least $5 from each skein purchased to TIGERRS, Transgender, Intersex, Gender-Expansive Revolutionary Resources & Services, and match at least $500 out of my personal funds (if I can do more, I will). Minnesota is once again a safe state for those who need it, and the organizations here need all the help they can get.

The colorway isn’t the traditional trans colors; instead it’s the favorite colors of the young man who inspired the name. I’m opening this up as a preorder in all the bases I offer. Turnaround time will depend on how many I sell. I’m going to keep this open for as long as possible to take in as many sales as I possibly can. I’m not looking to make a profit on this; I’m looking for a way to help those who need it.

Because how anyone chooses to live their life should be “No Big Deal” and really is none of anyone else’s damn business.

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The Comfort of Nostalgia

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After a whirlwind few weeks, how nice it is to relax a bit, with maybe a cup of tea and peruse an old photo album or ponder times gone by. This week’s colorways are gentle reminders of days of long ago. Vintage, Heirloom, and Hope Chest will have you dreaming of summers past.

Yarn Lounge was a blast last weekend. We are so happy to hear nothing but fun times and good reviews about Florida’s premier fiber event! Over 300 people joined us with projects in tow to meet and greet friends old and new, relax with a brew, and shop the awesome indie dyers, too.

We still have a few super cool black Yarn Lounge souvenir pint glasses to round out your collection. You can still shop, by clicking here to visit the Yarn Lounge website, where you can link to all the amazing indie dyers’ shops. The stunning new Yarn Lounge colorway called In the Groove is still available in the shop for a limited time to celebrate the return of Yarn Lounge. It’s an energetic mix of pinks and purples, bright green and black on a field of white. We think it looks amazing with Berry, Crush It, Limeade and Pomp & Circumstance.

Time flies when you are having fun and Christmas in July is right around the corner! We have so many fun things to celebrate our summer holidays, starting with a Knitmas & Cocoa party at Needleworks, our community crafting space! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 1st and stay tuned to learn more.

To get us in the holiday spirit we are hosting a Magical Christmas Stocking Make-a-Long for the entire month of July. Get your order in for our Christmas Stocking MAL kits. We’ve put together a winning list of suggested patterns and stunning color combinations. The combos range from the traditional to Christmas re-imagined and we know you’ll love them! Order your kit today so you’ll be all set to go in July to begin stitching up some joy.

Lots of other holiday plans to delight you, too! We can’t wait!

The Super Summer Sweater Make-a-Long is moving right along. You can join Team Carolyn by making the Anker Summer Shirt (or use DK yarn) or Team Michelle by making the Beautifully Basic Tee (or use fingering yarn). It’s not too late to join in all the fun.

There are still a few spaces available on our Falloween 2023 Retreat in Georgia, open for registration now. Don’t miss out on this super fun, laid back, fall retreat in beautiful north Georgia. You won’t regret it!

Last but not least, we’re going live on our YouTube channel Saturday morning at 9:30AM Eastern time. Grab your coffee or tea, your yarn, and let’s have a great time together!

Fiber friends are the best friends! Thanks for being a part of our yarn community, and we’ll be back next week for more updates and adventures!

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Magic No Gauge Socks

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Hey hey friend!

Summer has officially started so I thought that was the PERFECT excuse for a summer knit along!

But it should be something relatively quick…
And easy to take along on road trips and summer adventures…
And easy enough that everyone can join in…

So I’ve written up a BRAND NEW free pattern for you just for the occasion.

Introducing the Magic No Gauge Socks.

This is a great basic sock pattern that magically works for all your sock knitting needs.

– Any Yarn
– Any Gauge
– Any Foot
– No Math Involved!
– Photo and Video stitch guides to help along the way

Just click the link to join the knit-along and get the pattern free. ????

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Introducing Crochet Maid

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Midcentury modern afghans drape over furniture throughout my house, a 1955 ranch decorated as if suspended in time. These were some of the first items I unpacked after moving into my new home in 2020. Acquired from estate sales, thrift shops or handed down, the quilts in patterns of dizzying color combinations would begin calling to me.

Start crocheting again.

I studied fiber arts as a child of 8, working under an eagle-eyed Swiss woman who owned a tiny yarn shop in a converted barn in Queens, New York. I learned to knit, crochet and sew, but working with a hook fascinated me. I remember loving to touch its smooth metal, and feeling empowered by what I could do with my small hands. I made trivets and small blankets, later branching out to craft clothing that always soon fell apart.

It would not be long before boys, not blankets, yarned me over, and the hooks, needles, yarn and thread went into a drawer never to be picked up again.

With one post last year on Facebook, generous yarn ladies gifted all of those supplies and more (by this time, “crochettok” already took over FYP) when I decided to try my hand again. Straight away, I crocheted my first blanket, then another, and yet another, mostly in bed with my dog next to me and a good British crime drama on Netflix. One blanket, in the nostalgic chevron pattern, was so large that when I worked on it, it covered the entire bottom of my body as if it became the entire bottom of my body — you know the feeling.

That is what inspired the “Crochet Maid,” as I like to call her. I try to live the vintage life, even starting an online business during the pandemic, Retro Val Finds, selling midcentury modern goods, the kitschier the better. This big-eyed mermaid’s tail is fashioned after a granny square blanket in my favorite 1970s hues, her dark, long wavy hair and cat eyes like mine.

I just launched a Crochet Maid line (along with other fun products I will be creating in coming weeks): T-shirts, stickers, art, tote bags and phone cases.

These items are print on demand and the T-shirts are available in a wide range of sizes.

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2023 Pittsburgh Creative Arts/Knit & Crochet Festival

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Join us August 24-26, 2023 for the Pittsburgh Creative Arts/Knit & Crochet Festival held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Green Tree, PA. The festival is a three-day event with a vibrant marketplace and 70+ classes in many creative disciplines: knit, crochet, sewing/quilting, weaving and much more. There is a Community room where attendees can make soap sacks to be donated within the Pittsburgh community, work on a blanket for the Linus Project and learn to knit or crochet for free from volunteers from the Bethany Community Ministries. Stay around on Friday night, when owner/organizer, Laura hosts several rounds of Fiber Bingo — also lots of fun! Online class registration and advance admission tickets sales is happening now. Don’t delay — head on over to our website to sign up for classes and get your admission tickets.

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Yarn Lounge is HERE and so Much More!

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Yarn Lounge, Florida’s premier fiber event, is Saturday, June 10th in Orlando, FL! Over 300 people have already grabbed their tickets and we can’t wait! It’s going to be an epic #yarnparty at Brewlando in Orlando, Florida. Yarn Lounge is always a blast! It’s perfect for whole families to attend and even non-crafting partners love it! Get your FREE tickets now and make your plans because you won’t want to miss out on this fiber extravaganza!

As always, we’ve got NEW Yarn Lounge souvenir pint glasses, this year in a super cool black. And as is the tradition, there is a stunning new colorway called “In the Groove” to celebrate the return of Yarn Lounge. It’s an energetic mix of pinks and purples, bright green and black on a field of white. We think it looks amazing with Berry, Crush It, Limeade and Pomp & Circumstance. Good news, it will be available at Yarn Lounge and in the shop, so out of towners won’t miss out. For all the amazing Yarn Lounge yarn and swag, click here.

You might want to grab your yarns from the shop now as we will shut the webstore down Friday evening to prepare for Yarn Lounge and not reopen until Saturday night.

Do you hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingaling? Christmas in July is almost here and to start the summer holiday celebration, we are throwing a party! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 1st and stay tuned to learn more.

To get us in the spirit we are hosting a Magical Christmas Stocking Make-a-Long for the entire month of July. Get your order in for our Christmas Stocking MAL kits. We’ve put together a winning list of suggested patterns and stunning color combinations. The combos range from the traditional to Christmas re-imagined and we know you’ll love them! Order your kit today so you’ll be all set to go in July to begin stitching up some joy.

The Super Summer Sweater Make-a-Long is moving right along. You can join Team Carolyn by making the Anker Summer Shirt (or use DK yarn) or Team Michelle by making the Beautifully Basic Tee (or use fingering yarn). It’s not too late to join in all the fun.

There are still a few spaces available on our Falloween 2023 Retreat in Georgia, open for registration now. Don’t miss out on this super fun, laid back, fall retreat in north Georgia. You won’t regret it!

Last but not least, we’re going live on our YouTube channel Saturday morning at 9:30AM Eastern time from Knitcessities, Orlando’s newest LYS with all the fun and details. Stop by and see us on your way to Yarn Lounge or grab your coffee or tea, your yarn, at home and let’s have a great time together!

Fiber friends are the best friends! Thanks for being a part of our yarn community, and we’ll be back next week for more updates and adventures!

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Your new yarnie friends are waiting for you in the Stitch Society Membership!

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Do you feel like you’ve been knitting without a true sense of community… dreaming of the companionship of like-minded friends to connect with?

Are you longing for friends in your life who truly understand why you’re so passionate about your craft?

Do you enjoy making friends with other knitters and working on patterns together?

Do you wish you had friends you could share your yarn color schemes with and ask for input and suggestions?

As wonderful and supportive as our spouses and families might be… if they aren’t knitters, they just don’t get it!

You’re invited to join me in the Stitch Society Membership!

Be part of a warm and welcoming community of like-minded knitters… don’t feel alone while you’re knitting! Inside this warm and welcoming private community, you’ll find knitters who are just like you.

Plus, you’ll be treated to so many benefits including …

???? A FREE pattern every month from me, for instant yarnie inspiration

???? Your invitation to our two monthly Stitch Sessions on Zoom where you can connect with other members of our community while you work on your projects and take them from ‘in progress” to “done!”

???? Attend Fiber Friends Interviews where you’ll get to know some of my favorite people in the yarnie world

???? Access to Priority Pattern Support when you need help understanding how to create a stitch or what the instructions in a pattern are saying

???? And access to the growing Stitch & Technique Library with tutorials to rescue you when you’re stuck and help you expand your skills.

???? Instant access to three on-demand workshops: The Beginners Guide to Lace Knitting, Conquer Cable Knitting and “OOPS!” Fix your Knitting Mistakes

???? Free admission to all of my upcoming workshops

⏰ The membership doors are closing for new members this Sunday 6/11 at 10 PM Eastern Time. Get all the details here.

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