knitting – Jorstad Creek

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”

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”

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!”

Changes at the Studio

In November here in Olympia we said goodbye to a Knitting hub and institution, local yarn and fabric store Canvas Works. This past year has seen many long established yarn stores close, sometimes due to financial stress after a long slog through the recession, and sometimes due to life changes for the owners. Canvas WorksContinue reading “Changes at the Studio”

Close encounter with inspiration and gluten free baked goods

I dropped in to Maker’s Mercantile in Kent, Washington, to enjoy their anniversary celebration on Saturday February 28. I arrived early and was amazed to see a long lineup of customers waiting to get in the door! I know this is a special store from my own experiences, and apparently a lot of other people knowContinue reading “Close encounter with inspiration and gluten free baked goods”

Jorstad Creek at Fiber Fusion NW Oct 18-19

I’m on the road again to Fiber Fusion Northwest this weekend, taking Jorstad Creek yarns to Monroe, Washington and the Evergreen State Fairgrounds for this fiber-and-yarn oriented show. Take a look at their website at this link: http://www.fiberfusion.net/ Every year this event gets bigger. This will be my second year as a vendor, and I lookContinue reading “Jorstad Creek at Fiber Fusion NW Oct 18-19”

I Found My Red MoJo

Red MoJo is back. I know most of you didn’t know I lost it, but indeed, I was struggling to reconnect with RM for some time. As a dyer, not having a great red in your repertoire can really psych you out. I tried a number of techniques, branched out into other commercial dyes, andContinue reading “I Found My Red MoJo”

Upcoming Appearances at Fiber Fusion Northwest and Knit Fit

Hi everyone! I am confirmed for booth space for Fiber Fusion Northwest in Monroe, Washington on October 19 and 20, 2013. I will join the market at this event for the first time, and I look forward to seeing you at the Evergreen State Fair grounds. You can find out more about this event atContinue reading “Upcoming Appearances at Fiber Fusion Northwest and Knit Fit”