Free for a limited time, presenting this pattern by Celia Roberts that uses a combination of Aran and DK weight yarns, or heavy worsted weight with DK, in a pattern stitch sequence that shows off both color and texture in a squishy scarf! Download this pdf! Enjoy! Available for a limited time for those “inContinue reading “Half-Moon Tides Scarf”
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Fall Jorstad Classes
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Hats for Humanity A Charitable Knitting Project
Introducing a local charitable knitting and crochet effort to provide warm, hand-knit hats for anyone who needs one in the Olympia area. The Details We will be distributing donated hand-made hats to the community through our “hat library” located at the front of our retail store in Olympia, Washington. You can drop off finished hatsContinue reading “Hats for Humanity A Charitable Knitting Project”
Jorstad Spinning Fiber
Mixed Blue Faced LeicesterLong wool combed top with dark stripes carded within white woolIn 4 ounce braidsSuitable for a variety of knitting, a good beginner’s fiber As a dyer the famous fiber from the sheep breed known as “BFL” is known for beautiful color, ease of dyeing, and its reflective qualities. This is one ofContinue reading “Jorstad Spinning Fiber”
Jorstad Yarns
ArranmoreAran/Worsted Weight 100% Merino181 yards per skeinUS Needle 8 – 10 Arranmore was one of the first yarns we started dyeing as a Jorstad Creek yarn. It is a 3 ply traditional Aran weight superwash merino with a soft feel. Shows texture and cables amazingly well. Great for accessories or sweaters and it is softContinue reading “Jorstad Yarns”
Spacious New Setup
The new spacious setup in the retail store is working out well, providing plenty of space for social distancing while browsing or talking to our staff. We are adding to our inventory, with new cotton blend yarns in a variety of gauges as well as plumping up the supply of our hand dyed yarns. ItContinue reading “Spacious New Setup”
Update for 3/25/20 and Stash Buster Ideas – Stripes
Watch Video Here Do not despair! We ship if you know what you need, transactions can be handled by PayPal or Square. Contact us at jorstadcreek@comcast.net, use the word ORDER in the subject line! March 25, 2020 Video Blog Notes Stash Buster Ideas – Stripes! Topics covered in the video blog: Stripes are stash busters!Continue reading “Update for 3/25/20 and Stash Buster Ideas – Stripes”
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Learn to knit, crochet, or upgrade your skills!
Beginning Knitting and Crochet Instruction for Adults and Adult/Child – Mar 2 through June 29 Why Learn to Knit with us? We love our craft! Drop in for expert instruction that gets the new knitter on a solid confident foundation. Teaching a structured curriculum you will start beginner projects such as handwarmers or a scarf.Continue reading “Learn to knit, crochet, or upgrade your skills!”
Knitted Flower Demo Rescheduled to Dec 21!
Knitted flowers can be a simple way to embellish a bag, scarf, or wrapped gift. We provide yarn and instruction for a simple rosette. Bring size US 4 or 5 short straight needles. These one hour demo classes have been a fun way to learn a technique or make a small Holiday gift. So farContinue reading “Knitted Flower Demo Rescheduled to Dec 21!”
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