Yarn Garage

Upcoming Classes including an evening session of Magic Loop Mittens!

2012-01-09T21:34:00.000-06:00

Reversible Fair Isle Headband with Lori Phillips at Yarn Garage in Rosemount. This is a two session class on Monday, January 18th and 25th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a $28 class with the pattern sold seperately. If you have always wanted to try two color knitting, then this is the perfect class for you! Lori has designed this reversible headband that will teach you a provisional

knit, Swirl trunk show!!!

2011-12-10T16:31:00.001-06:00

Our first knit, Swirl trunk show has arrived! It is currently being featured at StevenBe in Minneapolis. Attend an Urban Knitters on Sunday 1-4pm or a Thursday luncheon lounge 12-4 to get the full trunk show experience. Or, just pop in to see what the fuss is all about! Sandra McIver's garments are clever, unique, and universally flattering. I swear! They look amazing on ANY figure. Come

Ruffle yarn, ladder yarn, and Zen Yarn Garden

2011-11-30T15:54:00.001-06:00

New Ruffling yarns have finally arrived along with some of your previously sold-out favorites! Kidsilk Creation from Rowan is the newest limited edition arrival on the ruffle roster. This gorgeous yarn is a net, tubular construction made from Kidsilk Haze which is 70% super kid silk Mohair and 30% silk. The colours have been selected from the favourite shades of Kidsilk Haze cream, dewberry

New Classes at Yarn Garage!

2011-11-15T09:48:00.001-06:00

Fast, Fun Classes for November and December! The Inca Hat class is a two session class, Monday, November 21st & 28th from 10:30am - 12:30pm. You will learn to make two earflaps at once, knit in the round, change yarn, and decrease. Pick any worsted weight yarn for this hat. We used Malabrigo Worsted because we liked the hand-dyed effect. You could also use Dream in Color Classy, Manos Wool

New Pretties for Winter

2011-11-07T13:06:00.000-06:00

Hello to all! It is Amy Butler madness! She has launched a line with Rowan. We have her Sweet Harmony 100% merino wool. This is a chunky yarn perfect for Lori's new Braided Headband or our Baguette Cabled scarf. The colors are true to the Amy Butler sensibility. Of course, there is a fabulous pattern book to go along with the yarn. Farmhouse Knits features sweater, hats, afghans, and

Fall Tune Up at Yarn Garage

2011-09-04T11:20:00.000-06:00

We kick off our Fall Tune Up with an Intro to Needle Felting. Some of you took Christy Binoniemi's class at StevenBe. Come to Yarn Garage in Rosemount for continued instruction on Saturday, September 10th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Or, if you missed the first class, come and learn this fun technique! Christy will show you how to take wool and transform it into art! Click here for more information

Blue Sky Alpaca and Three Irish Girls rule the shop!

2011-08-25T20:02:00.000-06:00

Blue Sky Alpaca, what?! Here it is! Luxurious Suri Merino from Blue Sky Alpaca is ready for your next project. You have to stop in to the shops to feel this yarn. Has anyone seen the new Three Irish Girls Bamboo Cotton blends? We have worsted and fingering weights. Steven is using the worsted weight for the cabled drape shrug pattern that he is writing. Check it out on Ravelry. Love

Sneek Peaks from Stephen West and more from today's Skype Chat!

2011-08-14T15:03:00.000-06:00

Hey Gang... we just finished our hour long Skype with the amazing Stephen West. The hour flew by. He started with some insight into his knitting past, current travels, and future inspiration. The group shared their color choices for the Mystery Shawl KAL and asked questions about the pattern, the process and the clues! Stephen hinted at some variations he's been working on for a future pattern

Knit & Crochet Show and Steven's KARE 11 appearance

2011-08-06T12:53:00.000-06:00

A week has gone by since the Knit and Crochet Show and I am FINALLY sitting down to tell you all about it! What a weekend! Everyone worked so hard and Steven and I were so proud of our team! The shops wowed the attendees who were brave enough to venture out to Rosemount and South Minneapolis. We made new best friends from all over the country! We were very proud of our booths - we had fun

Irish Lace Crochet w/ Maire Treanor & Knit & Crochet Show 2011!!

2011-07-28T13:18:00.000-06:00

The first week of August, historian, author and Irish crochet expert Maire Treanor will host two events that bring to life the intricacies of Irish crochet. Treanor, who lives in Clones, Ireland, will travel to Minnesota to share her 22 years of Clone Lace experience and research. This is the same kind of lacework that you saw on Kate Middleton's wedding dress. She has been hanging out

Bergere de France is here! Hand Maiden fine yarn! What?! Yes!

2011-07-21T17:33:00.001-06:00

I believe many of you have been OBSESSED with a particular cabled poncho from Bergere de France (imagine my outrageous French accent) which appeared in Vogue Knitting. Well, the pattern is FINALLY here! Pretty great, right?! We also have the yarn, Magic +, that is used to make it. We have all earthy tones in the yarn, but I am sure we could find a bright, vibrant color if you wanted

Books.......KAL.......Stitch & Pitch...and Spud & Chloe...

2011-07-18T20:12:00.000-06:00

knit, Swirl! by Sandra Mclver is in the shops! It is DIVINE! Her website is a wealth of knowledge. I love her designs and her concept. We also got in another shipment of Knit Your Own Dog. These patterns are the perfect hot weather project because they are so small! No heat rash from that wool afghan to worry about! We also got the Stephen West Spectra pattern. This is our second

New Exclusives from the Three Irish Girls land on the StevenBe doorstep!

2011-07-16T10:38:00.000-06:00

Hello friends, it's Jeremy... I had to add a bit to the blog today. Usually Jessie gets the joy of being the first to see new arrivals, but today a treat was waiting for me on the StevenBe doorstep. As I walked up to the patio this morning, a HUGE box from the Three Irish Girls was there to greet me. Inside the box was an assortment of new exclusives that knocked Steven and I out! Enjoy this

Little Red in the City, and other fabulous things....

2011-07-14T11:58:00.001-06:00

We have Little red in the city in stock and it is ready to inspire you! This pattern book is written by Ysolda, who is a very talented new designer. Her concept behind this pattern book was to create garments that are flattering on EVERY shape. She has accomplished this through the shaping she incorporates in her designs. She adds extensive photography that show the garments on different body

CATKIN....can't take it! Must make it! Let's have a Knit-a-long!

2011-06-30T11:18:00.000-06:00

Joanna has had her eye on this gorgeous pattern for awhile – Catkin and it is currently the most popular pattern on Ravelry. A few local people Joanna knows are going to do it too, so she thought she'd see if there was interest in doing a Catkin Knit Along (KAL)? Anyone interested? I am!I love it! I love that there are buttons that allow you to wear the shawl as a cowl, a scarf, the

TNNA discoveries!

2011-06-28T19:00:00.000-06:00

Well, Steven survived TNNA! Wow! TNNA stands for The National Needlework Association. This is where Steven buys yarn for the next season. You should see the things he brought back from the show! He has fantastic fleece from Ozark. They are fleece that were unusable for spinning. They are too matted to spin well, so they get felted a bit more and then Ozark Handspun dyes them and sends

StevenBe at TNNA

2011-06-12T20:01:00.001-06:00

Hello my dear divas of major yarn useage. I have spent a wonderful weekend stocking up on new finds for this fall. Here you see me pictured with the famous Debbie Bliss and her daughter Nell. What a fun and delightful visit we had. I left mama Christa to chat with her as I scouted out new finds down the isle. Mom brought lefse for all the Scandinavians from here local lefse factory in Blair WI.

AutoCorrect VS. Moss Stitch & All That Glitters Is Floozy

2011-06-04T11:57:00.001-06:00

Friday night we had another fun Pizza & Purls class. There was lots of new yarn and new books to talk about. Such as, this fantastic handspun from Knit Collage. It is perfect for the hats and cocoons in Welcoming Home Baby The Handcrafted Way. SO CUTE! We welcomed back, Kristi, who has been absent for six weeks! Here she is with her finds: A black sheep yarn bowl and a Dream in Color

WWKIP, SDA, & Unraveled DIY Festival

2011-06-01T09:58:00.000-06:00

World Wide Knit in Public Day is Saturday, June 11th! Come down to the Yarn Garage and sit out on the sidewalk and knit away the afternoon! Friday, June 10th - Sunday, June 12th will be at our booth at SDA Conference. This will be the first time we are participating in the this conference and we are very excited! Steven will be at TNNA shopping for the Fall/Winter season, so the Yarn Garage

Memorial Day Sale in Rosemount

2011-05-25T11:04:00.000-06:00

Those of you that are on the email list would have received a notice about our Memorial Day sale in Rosemount. If you are not aware of our big plans then listen up, folks! Grab your Shopping Pass from Steven! Deals available Saturday, May 28th - Monday, May 30th Fill your long weekend with great new projects from your local boutique of fabulous fiber finds. Yarn Garage is hosting the sale

Yarnover & Shepherd's Harvest

2011-05-16T10:58:00.001-06:00

The Fantastic Fiber Fest 2011 was seriously fantastic! I think I speak for everyone when I say our teachers were outstanding and our special guests were so much fun! Nadine from Be Sweet showed off some really amazing products. She showed us a new line of yarn - Medium weight Brushed Mohair. It is gorgeous! Of course, it is still in production so we don't have it in stock yet. We had our

Announcements and special acknowledgements!

2011-04-23T12:20:00.000-06:00

Only in Minnesota can we experience snow one day and balmy weather the next. I am constantly kept guessing. One thing I can count on is excitement when it comes to the Yarn Garage and StevenBe. It is almost time when we will welcome Nadine from Be Sweet yarns, Julie from CocoKnits, and Nicky Epstein from, well, Nicky Epstein, into our midst. I am anxious with anticipation! The staff and I

Feels like Spring!!!!!!!!!!

2011-04-11T08:02:00.001-06:00

With Spring arriving, we are reorganizing! I mentioned it in a previous post, and I thought I would give you an update. Neither Steven nor I are ever satisfied with the displays and we must rearrange constantly. I am sure you have noticed this trend. I promise we don't do it to confuse you......or our staff. This time we are moving the wool wall to the back of the shop and bringing all the

Shop Hop Redux...

2011-04-07T19:25:00.000-06:00

I wanted to let you all know, that Steven has had such a successful shop hop today he sold out of the specially dyed Madelinetosh StevenBe Blue. He is almost out of the Three Irish Girls limited editions as well. Plan your route to make sure you get there early for the last of it! Also, apparently our directions are wrong on the shop hop handout, so please double check your maps before

Shop Hop, MadTosh and other things....

2011-04-07T12:02:00.000-06:00

Hello all! BIG NEWS! The shop hop has begun! StevenBe is participating and there are big things happening there this weekend! If you haven't already, you better get to Minneapolis to get your charm, your pattern, and a skein of the limited edition (only 50 skeins produced) Madelinetosh yarn called StevenBe Blue. This is Steven with his namesake yarn. Yes, his shirt does coordinate with

TRIANA IS IN AGAIN!!!!!

2011-03-25T10:44:00.000-06:00

Yes, Yarn Garage has Katia Triana! I started a Triana scarf sample so people could see how the yarn is knit. As I kept showing people my sample, I decided I couldn't live without it and I bought it for myself. It is currently on display at StevenBe. The pattern that comes with the yarn calls for one skein to make the scarf. I wanted mine to be a bit more dramatic, so I used two skeins. A

SWAG BAG!!!!!!

2011-03-23T13:19:00.000-06:00

Alright folks, if you haven't found a reason to sign up for Fiber Fest 2011, maybe this will encourage you to call and reserve your classes! That's right! That is a Namaste Hermosa Bag holding all the of the fabulous swag! If you sign up for the entire weekend, you will receive a Hermosa filled with goodies valued from $750 to $1,000! In addition, there will be a lottery for a Signature

Malabrigo Rasta & Malabrigo Book 3 have arrived!!!! Again....

2011-03-09T11:35:00.001-06:00

Stephanie informed me that our Malabrigo order came in with a replenishment of Rasta and Malabrigo Book 3!!!!! We received the following colors: Oxido, Laguna Negra, Indiecita, Solis, Piedras, Zarzamora, Soriano, Porrinho, Arco Iris, Archangel, Abril, Azules, & Baya Electrica. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

West Knits Book 2, Alisha Goes Around, Namaste, and so much more

2011-03-02T16:04:00.000-06:00

Well, after an exciting weekend at StevenBe, I arrived back at the Yarn Garage this morning. I was greeted by so many new and highly anticipated items! One was Stephen West's new book West Knits Book Two! It is FULL of new fantastic designs by one of my favorite new designers! He is such a sweetheart and we look forward to everything he does. Once again, the photography is amazing! He

Announcing Schedule and Pre-Registration for Fantastic Fiber Fest 2011!!!

2011-02-26T13:02:00.002-06:00

YTwo Great Shops........One Amazing Schedule: Wednesday, April 27th through Sunday, May 1st StevenBe and The Yarn Garage host a series of classes and events in conjunction with YarnOver, the Minnesota Knitter's Guild Annual Knitters event. Classes, Parties, special rates for members, individual rates. Join us for any or all of this Fiber Weekend. You can learn from renown teachers at the Yarn

Claudia Hand Paint Yarn

2011-02-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

We received our shipment of Claudia Hand Paint yarn in Fingering 55 (merino/silk) and Worsted 55 (merino/silk). The yarn is to go along with the patterns: Plaza Jacket - The pattern has directions for either Fingering 55 or Linen. It has options for sleeves or as a vest (seen here). Dance it out cardigan - this is a great swingy cardigan that shows off the beautiful hand dyed yarn. Becoming

More Pittsburgh Pictures

2011-02-20T14:22:00.000-06:00

Check out these great pictures from Steven's adventure in Pittsburgh!

Pittsburgh Wrap-up

2011-02-16T12:14:00.001-06:00

Steven is home from Pittsburgh and oh, the stories he has to tell! If you remember, he took Mama Christa, and they rocked it out! They got in on Thursday night, and as we neglected to arrange a shuttle from the airport, he had a $100 cab fare! Let's just say, he was annoyed, until he walked into the hotel lobby and was greeted by Sarah, who declared, "Oh my god! You're StevenBe! I am your

Malabrigo Rasta, Florafil, Alpaca Glow, Feza, and so much more!

2011-02-09T16:05:00.000-06:00

It is so great working at the Yarn Garage and StevenBe. Every time I open a box of yarn it is like opening a present! It is so exciting to see the new products and to see more of the yarn I love! Such as, Malabrigo Rasta! We received a shipment of the Rasta and Silky Merino. We also received Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Glow! It is the same great Alpaca Grande that we know and love plus

OMG Shibui!

2011-02-04T11:45:00.000-06:00

We reveal to our followers,.....Shibui Knits!!! We are so excited to now carry this line of yarn and patterns! We have Baby Alpaca D.K., Staccato, and Silk Cloud. We have great patterns that feature the beautiful Shibui yarn! Beware, this blog is image heavy since I have to show you every pattern we received! Each one is fabulous and I can't decide where to begin! Steven and I LOVE

Ready, Set, New!

2011-01-31T13:56:00.001-06:00

A new shipment of Manos del Uruguay wool called, Maxima, came in last week! Here is Steven with his bundles of the Maxima in the new colors! Now, you may say, "What does one make with this beautiful Fair Trade 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool?" I am so glad you asked! Why not make the Campfire Cowl? Click here for the Campfire Cowl pattern Or, the Botany Kerchief! Click here for the Botany

Pioneer Press!!!

2011-01-30T10:45:00.003-06:00

Our Minneapolis shop, StevenBe, was featured in the Pioneer Press! Check it out!

Urban Knitters at StevenBe.......

2011-01-28T11:34:00.001-06:00

We had a delightful day at StevenBe on Sunday afternoon. It was one of our regular weekly events and we had many new things to show! I was really excited to have opened our shipment from Namaste on Friday night! The girls at Pizza & Purls got a small preview of the new bags and new color. In this display we are showing the new Bitty Bags and the new light pink color in the circular needle

NEW! NEW! NEW!

2011-01-19T19:18:00.002-06:00

As promised, here are the NEW items that we just unpacked! We have received the new DARE yarn which is the perfect one skein project yarn! Click here for the FREE Dare scarf pattern! We received new colors of Trendsetter Cha Cha yarn. This is the ruffle yarn which many of you are currently working with. Our favorite way to use the yarn is to use two skeins of different colors and hold

Final Days at TNNA

2011-01-15T00:49:00.000-06:00

Okay, so we flew back from L.A. on Monday night, and I do realize that I am almost a week late in reporting on our last two days at TNNA. I beg your forgiveness and I hope the wait will have been worth it! One of the biggest things that happened at TNNA was Steven placing our first order with Shibui Knits! Here he is wearing their fabulous Piega Cowl and don't worry, we ordered the pattern

Knitting Celebrities!

2011-01-08T22:00:00.000-06:00

Day Four started with Mosaic Knitting for Steven and a Spring/Summer 2011 product review from Debbie Bliss for Jessie. Steven was so inspired by the ease and flexibility of mosaic knitting that we are planning mosaic wine cozies and special designs for Naughty Knit Night Mosaic Knitting! Who knows what designs we will come up with for Naughty Knitting!? You better come to StevenBe on Jan. 20th

TNNA Day Two and Three......

2011-01-08T00:46:00.000-06:00

Day Two in California took us to Santa Monica and Fred Segal. It looks like cowls, scarves, capelets, and slouchy hats are still on trend for spring and summer. Steven had his first celebrity sighting! It was Carson Kressley! Of course, Steven didn't have the camera with him, but he SWEARS it was Carson. We also cruised up and down Main street checking out the local boutiques. It looks like

TNNA in L.A.

2011-01-06T11:01:00.019-06:00

Steven and Jessie took off for TNNA in L.A. on Wednesday morning. Shopping couldn't wait until California, however. Steven found fiber creations in the Denver airport during the layover. The slippers were so cute with felted poppies and other crazy looking flowers on them. Inspiration! We also found a Fair Isle hat using recycled sari silk yarn. There were felted bags with recycled sari silk

Usher in the New Year with Ruffle Yarn

2010-12-29T11:10:00.006-06:00

Experience the MAGIC of ruffle yarn with Trendsetter Cha-Cha, Katia Rizos, OnLine Solo, or Trendsetter Flamenco! One skein makes a fabulous scarf! There is a trick to casting on and actually knitting with these unique yarns, but our knowledgeable staff will guide you. Come in and get it while it is still available! The yarn has sold out in Europe and we are not far behind! Steven added some

New Arrivals and a Weekend of Great Projects!!!

2010-12-16T11:56:00.003-06:00

We have lots of great gifts and surprises at the Shop this December...Stop by and Let us help you create holiday magic.Relax with our Stitch Mechanics, and check out the new inventory arriving daily.Click the Link Below to take advantage of these great offers and New Products at the YarnGarage...CLICK HERE

2010-11-21T18:13:00.004-06:00

Just in from Skacel, is this adorable sample hat! The Capo-Nord hat is a free download and the sample is done in a chunky merino, finished in Hanah Silk Ribbon. Both are available at the Yarn Garage and StevenBe. We think the silk ribbon is a FANTASTIC solution to hide the seam in a hat! Jessie shrieked with joy when she opened the box that contained this sample. You will find this hat on

New Arrivals @ The Midwest Home of Addi!

2010-11-13T11:01:00.007-06:00

Our Resident Celebrity, Knitter Extraordinaire, and Addi cover boy - StevenBe brings the Best of Addi to all of our fabulous customers this season...The Addi Lace Click and Addi Bamboo Click sets have arrived!Reserve your set today before they are all gone!One thing to note...the Lace Clicks are nickle plated instead of brass plated.The joint has been perfected and we are ready to cast on!The

Yarn Garage Hosts a GIANT Kick-off to the Holiday Season

2010-11-11T16:48:00.002-06:00

This is the Post Thanksgiving Event not to be Missed!!! Skip the Crowds, Skip the Stress, Grab the Value and Fun...

Vintage Hollywood Anniversary Party

2010-11-03T11:17:00.015-06:00

Check out the pictures from the Vintage Hollywood Anniversary Party! Can you find all of Steven's costume changes? Can you identify the celebrities that visited us? Foxy Tann was our hostess with the mostest! She kept us laughing and Jason, the fabulous DJ, kept us dancing all night long!

Did you spot StevenBe?

2010-10-28T15:04:00.008-06:00

Interweave Knits Magazine Releases their 2010 Holiday Gifts Guideand StevenBe made the cut!You can pick up your very own copy of the Interweave Knits Magazine at Yarn Garage in Rosemount or StevenBe in Minneapolis. Preview the items featured in the magazine:www.interweaveknits.com/holiday/holidaygifts2010/gift-preview-2010.asp

Steven Be makes National Yarn News Again!! - Yarn Market News October 2010

2010-10-22T10:01:00.008-06:00

Visit Us at either shop to check out the full article and hear about all the Exciting Events this Fall Season.

New gadgets......

2010-10-14T13:08:00.007-06:00

One of our favorite new gadgets at the Yarn Garage are Pattern Tamers!You know how, when you're following along in a written pattern, your eye wanders all over the place and you lose precious knitting time trying to figure out where you left off reading? Well, get these handy dealies and you won't have that problem any more. Each set of Pattern Tamers includes a shorty, a medium-length and a

WestKnits Book Shipped!

2010-10-12T15:52:00.008-06:00

ATTENTION ALL STEPHEN WEST FANATICS: Our copies of Stephen West's first pattern book, WestKnits, has shipped from the manufacturer. It should be in the shops the end of this week. If you are interested in reserving a copy, please contact us at steven@yarngarage.com. The author, Stephen West, has written some of our favorite shawl and hat patterns such as, Daybreak, Windschief, Akimbo,

Rasta Hat

2010-10-05T10:57:00.003-06:00

Check out the Rasta Hat kits from Knit One Crochet Too! The pattern is also available seperately so you can get creative and choose your own unique combination!

MiKnitures Necklaces!

2010-08-27T09:45:00.004-06:00

As seen in Vogue Knitting, we have received our MiKnitures necklaces! We have eight colors and they are so fabulous!

Madelietosh arrives at Yarn Garage & StevenBe

2010-08-19T11:39:00.010-06:00