tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39423553440279382692024-03-12T19:21:14.274-06:00Yarn GarageAn insider's look at this fabulous store!<br>
And the fabulous Steven Berg!!Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.comBlogger327125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-31144863107596605292014-06-12T11:24:00.000-06:002014-06-12T11:24:51.567-06:00Loving Knitty First Fall 2014Knitty's First Fall issue came out yesterday and we've been lusting over the patterns featured in it. Here are our favorites, along with yarn suggestions you can find right here at Yarn Garage and StevenBe.
Indigo Cones, a gorgeous open and lacy cardigan is knit with Rowan Creative Linen, a worsted weight cotton/linen blend. Our Diva Audra knit herself a dress out of this yarn and absolutely Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-57352450239790396242013-11-02T09:48:00.001-06:002013-11-02T09:48:35.080-06:00VKL Chicago 2013!Vogue Knitting Live Marketplace opens today and we're doing it up in true StevenBe style! To those of you lucky folks who are enjoying the weekend in Chicago, we've got a crazy assortment from Be Sweet, Skacel, Alchemy, Feza, and Malabrigo along with some fabulous exclusives from Madelinetosh, Three Irish Girls, Batts in the Belfry (thrummed mitten kits!), Handmaiden, Zen Yarn Garden, Wild Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-24779512735105176272013-09-18T11:17:00.001-06:002013-09-18T11:17:16.455-06:00Winner!Congratulations, Jennifer T.! You're the winner of two fabulous skeins of Malabrigo Worsted in Steven! It's squishy soft and I know you're looking for another project. Come on in and we'll check out Ravelry and see what you can make!
Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-45832804635601450722013-09-12T11:00:00.000-06:002013-09-12T11:00:01.332-06:00Handpainted Yarn Mania!My name is Bridget and I am a handpainted yarn addict. When I see the colors that these dyers create, I get chills down my spine and I must have them now. I have probably used this same logic to enable you: if you see a color you love, you need to get it now because the next dye lot will probably be wildly different. Here are just a few of my favorite color magicians:
Malabrigo:
Take a squishyYarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com32Minneapolis, MN, USA44.983334 -93.26666999999997644.8035955 -93.589393499999971 45.1630725 -92.943946499999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-80886997652749976062013-09-11T05:00:00.000-06:002013-09-11T05:00:01.266-06:00For Your Review: Bobbin Winder
Winding bobbins by hand is kind of like winding yarn into balls for knitting - it’s possible to do it without one, but it’s a lot faster when you have the right tools. There’s a great video from The Woolery about how to wind a bobbin.
You SHOULD practice this, though. The person in the video makes this look really easy, but it’s harder than it looks, at least for me! So far, no weaving Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-51152002477900699642013-09-09T05:00:00.000-06:002013-09-09T05:00:01.683-06:00Show and Tell: Crown Jewel Hat63Stella on Ravelry made a Crown Jewel hat out of 2 skeins of Plymouth Yarn's Gina.
This is what she had to say about it:
I did this project as a tester and it’s a quick easy knit. I checked my notes and next time I am going do the bobbles thicker so they stand out more. Also I would buy an extra skein of yarn so I can “pick out” colors if I use the Plymouth Gina again.
Thanks for sharing,Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-37092576231132924082013-09-04T05:00:00.000-06:002013-09-04T05:00:04.779-06:00For Your Review: Mini Boat Shuttle
The 9-inch mini boat shuttle was my first shuttle purchase. The wood is so smooth! It really just feels so nice in my hand, I can’t believe it. I bought 10 bobbins for it. The little plastic bobbins for shuttles are really inexpensive, so there’s no excuse for not having a bunch of them.
Bobbins come in different lengths - make sure the ones you buy fit your shuttle!
With stick Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-20972788558165007542013-09-02T05:00:00.000-06:002013-09-02T05:00:06.539-06:00Show and Tell: Sprout BlanketJill (sheepish1too on Ravelry) made a Sprout Blanket out of 5 skeins of Spud & Chloë Sweater.
This is what she had to say about it:
Gauge is important to make the leaves pop out properly. I am actually making another Sprout now for friend and I am going down a needle size due to my loose gauge to help make the leaves pop more. So you may want to consider doing a gauge swatch.
Decide Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-4887256625279338532013-08-28T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-28T05:00:01.523-06:00For Your Review: Stick Shuttles
When you buy a loom, it usually comes with a stick shuttle or two. These are basically what they sound like - stick-like things you use to shuttle weft yarn from one side of the loom to the other. Serious weavers will sometimes discount these cool little tools and prefer to use “boat” shuttles. I love boat shuttles, but sometimes only a stick shuttle will do.
Thicker yarns (as in, Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-47431354010230843732013-08-26T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-26T05:00:08.630-06:00Show and Tell: Ballband DishclothAmanda (blackcat95 on Ravelry) made a classic ballband dishcloth (it's a free pattern!) out of 2 skeins of Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima.
This is what she had to say about it:
Don’t be afraid of clashing colors! I think this pattern really shows up any colors really well, and it’s super fun to knit, so if you love two colors but aren’t sure they go together, I’m pretty sure the patternYarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-43287734305339030452013-08-21T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-21T05:00:01.836-06:00For Your Review: Why Use A Stand for Your Loom?
Not every weaver works on a stand. Many prefer tables. If a loom is small enough, it can even rest in your lap. I talked with one weaving teacher who said she uses a TV tray to hold hers.
I decided to go ahead and get a stand. The tiny loom I borrowed from my friend did fit in my lap, and that was nice, but the cats sometimes knocked it off. It was uncomfortable to have to hold my legsYarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-88548251553989466502013-08-19T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-19T05:00:04.983-06:00Show and Tell: Dangly OrangeGail (roadrunnerknitter on Ravelry) made a Dangly Orange out of 2 skeins of Shibui Knits Linen.
This is what she had to say about it:
I think it is a versatile pattern, lending itself to many types of yarn: wool, linen, silk, cotton. I do think it looks better with a larger needle and a yarn weight that can create an open look. That’s what makes it look so lacy and floaty. The pattern does Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-36102153591280892572013-08-14T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-14T05:00:00.642-06:00For Your Review: Weaving for Fun and Stashbusting!
I got bit by the weaving bug, hard, just a few weeks ago. A friend of mine loaned me a little rigid heddle loom to try and I was hooked when I finished my first project - two hours later.
Let that sink in. My FIRST project, which was a not-tiny scarf, only took me two hours to weave. Start to finish.
Weaving is a great way to explore color combinations, use up bits of stash yarns, Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-36598136494690114032013-08-12T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-12T05:00:00.397-06:00Show and Tell: Presto ChangoPat (pattybknitting on Ravelry) made a Presto Chango! out of 2 skeins of Spud & Chloë Sweater.
This is what she had to say about it:
This is quick and easy…Knitting the placket is engaging and choosing the buttons was fun. The yarn is soft and practical for a baby garment…and it’s darling isn’t it?!
Thanks for sharing, Pat! Photo is used with her permission.
Want to buy supplies for Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-20544073808032822832013-08-05T05:00:00.000-06:002013-08-05T05:00:00.843-06:00Show and Tell: A Summer ScarfDagmar (Daggi13 on Ravelry) made a scarf she called "Nori" out of 1 skein of Rowan Fine Art.
This is what she had to say about it:
The pattern is from knitty, but I just knitted a little scarf. Increased stitches up to a width of about 18 cm , went on without increasing, and then I decreased the stitches.
And the yarn, Rowan Fine Art is fantastic!
Thanks for sharing, Dagmar! Photo is used Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-19257528123804683702013-07-29T05:00:00.000-06:002013-07-29T05:00:01.785-06:00Show and Tell: Queen for A Day!Amy Shelton, the Co-owner and Online Manager of Crochetville, wrote to share a story about her Queen for a Day pattern and our very own Steven.
I first met Steven when he had a booth at the Knit & Crochet Show in Minneapolis in 2011. Although I had a very busy conference schedule, I managed to carve out time to visit the uber-fabulous StevenBe store in Minneapolis, not to mention Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-55327644779039410902013-07-22T05:00:00.000-06:002013-07-22T05:00:09.771-06:00Show and Tell: Cap Sleeve Lattice TopJodi (JodiTheGrandma) knit a Cap Sleeve Lattice Top out of 1 skein each of Schoppel-Wolle Leinen Los and madelinetosh tosh merino light.
This is what she had to say about it.
I decided to do mine in the round at a gauge of about 5.5 sts/in. Since I wear a small, I altered it down to 176sts (I knit it in the round), which left me with 88sts for the front and 88sts for the back (which Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-49749160514153966082013-07-15T05:00:00.000-06:002013-07-15T05:00:00.618-06:00Show and Tell: Crochet with Two Kinds of Rowan YarnsTina (TinaSanders on Ravelry) crocheted a Spring Petals Scarf using 1 skein of Rowan Fine Art and 1 skein of Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
This is what she had to say about it:
This pattern was perfect to show off the beauty of both yarns and sometimes the most simple designs yields fantastic results. For those who are new to crochet, this is a great beginner project that only requires one skein of Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-34894976851743758142013-07-08T05:00:00.001-06:002013-07-08T05:00:01.588-06:00Show and Tell: A Tee from Sock YarnDayana (who is also dayana on Ravelry) made a lovely Rowan Fine Art Tee using less than one skein each of Cascade Yarns Heritage Solids & Quatro Colors and Rowan Fine Art. She blogged about it (and a trip to New Orleans) here.
This is what she had to say about it:
This can be a great stash-buster project for partial skeins or even skein scraps. Choose the first stripe to be the yarnYarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-33488103790219835362013-07-03T05:00:00.000-06:002013-07-03T05:00:00.961-06:00For Your Review: Merino/Tussah Silk to SpinFrom Ashland Bay's website:
"The 70/30 Merino/Tussah Silk dyed fiber blend is a perfect ratio of wool to silk for a spinner’s first introduction to spinning with silk. The blend is also great for felting. We offer over a dozen bright and vibrant colors of our Merino Silk dyed fiber blend, including seasonally inspired color ways."
All I can say is, AMEN! I decided to treat myself for the Tour Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-71847742416672983592013-07-01T06:07:00.000-06:002013-07-01T06:07:00.455-06:00Show and Tell: Another Easy Shrug
Jenn Weidner of J. Rae Fashion made another shrug piece to show off!
This is the same principal as at last shrug I sent you. It's a big rectangle folded in half and seamed.
This one is 107 stitches as a circumference and the brown one was only 50. This piece has more drape!
I love the rider thread of bead and stone pieces. It's an unexpected texture that starts conversations!
Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-75466662355404008892013-06-24T05:59:00.000-06:002013-06-24T05:59:01.259-06:00Show and Tell: Cashmere Cozy
Warmer weather is finally here, but if you want something cuddly (but not too big) to knit and prepare for next winter, this week's show and tell might be just the ticket.
EnchantingJuno on Ravelry made a Rachael's ISBN Cabled Hot Water Bottle Cozy out of two skeins of Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 8-ply.
This is what she had to say about it:
Choose something you really really love. - Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-61882113228708861772013-06-17T07:00:00.000-06:002013-06-17T07:00:00.745-06:00Show and Tell: Easy Shrug
Jenn Weidner of J. Rae Fashion made this cute shrug piece out of handspun yarn. www.JRaeFashion.com
This shrug is an easy project that beginners can make in a weekend!
The piece is a knit rectangle with simple seaming that creates big sleeves perfect for layering over a cute tank, cotton shirts, or thin sweaters!
I used the following yarns:
Moda•Dea - Curious (Ivory-9116) and Aerie (Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-51373045037911314842013-06-13T06:41:00.000-06:002013-06-13T06:41:03.716-06:00KnitCrate WaitlistCurated KnitCrates only come once a month…or do they? Meet our new limited edition boxes that we’ll offer from time-to-time – KnitCrate Limited Edition – filled with designer curated products! We’re kicking things off with the special KnitCrate Limited Edition: StevenBe Box with a NEW pattern that is exclusive to KnitCrate. This box goes beyond knitting because it’s filled with Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942355344027938269.post-3020971326257545322013-06-10T07:00:00.001-06:002013-06-10T07:00:09.713-06:00Show and Tell: Lotus Mimi Cowl
Brigitte Elliott (BZKnitter on Ravelry) knit a cowl for a friend using one skein of Lotus Mimi.
This is what she had to say about it:
The yarn is like knitting a cloud--soft and oh, so light. It’s so hard not to say, “Feel this!” without sounding like a broken record (or a pervert). LOL!
The cowl is a fast knit in which one is able to knit “mindlessly.”
With a size 8 needle,Yarn Garagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762069007335958839noreply@blogger.com0