“A skein of our Afghan cashmere is not just a lovely thing to cuddle, or the yarn for the nicest cowl you’ll ever own. It is a thread of connection to a community of women in Afghanistan.” On of our favorite companies, From the Mountain, is currently offering its gorgeous cashmere yarns for sale atContinueContinue reading “Cashmere on Sale!”
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A Perfect Spring Capelet
The Tribeca Capelet is a perfect transition piece to take you from spring, to summer nights, to fall (and it’s a quick knit, too)! With only 4 balls of a lovely Merino-silk blend striated tape yarn, this fashion-forward piece is a delight to both knit and wear. Happy knitting! P.S. Please remember that our hoursContinueContinue reading “A Perfect Spring Capelet”
Time to Knit!
Knitting season is here! It’s time to grab a cup of tea, settle in by a warm fire and start working on those holiday gifts! One quick project, for yourself or a loved one, is this simple hat by Blue Sky Fibers. The kit comes with 21 different colors in the new Woolstok yarn. ThisContinueContinue reading “Time to Knit!”
This Week: DanDoh Trunk Show!
Between May 7th and 15th, The Knitting Nest will be hosting a DanDoh trunk show, featuring many yarns and patterns from this exciting company. Perfect for hot summer days, these lightweight projects shine in beautiful cotton, silk and linen. Many of the patterns look much more complicated than they really are, so don’t be afraidContinueContinue reading “This Week: DanDoh Trunk Show!”