yarn – 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”

Stitch N’ Pitch July 19, 2016

Stitch N’ Pitch 2016

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”

Dancing Waters Coated Sheep

Fall knitting is nearly here.

I am looking ahead toward the winter, not because I want cold weather, but because I am thinking about knitting projects. Like so many knitters I embrace the fall because it brings with it possibility, choices, design, and all the potential pleasant hours quietly knitting. It is that emotive power of potential that stimulates theContinue reading “Fall knitting is nearly here.”

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”