Spring is in the Air

It happened! Mother Nature has (finally) brought Spring - and it is here to stay (I hope). I have spotted daffodils and crocus' sprouting around town. Spring accessories are slowly making their way into our wardrobes and our cooler-weather items are getting moved to closets. But before you put those items away, you need to make sure they are ready for storage, right?

So, what to do? Dry clean? Machine wash? Hand wash? 

Depends on the item, the yarn, and the recommended care. When in doubt - hand wash. We are huge fans of Soak, a wonderful wool wash that does not need rinsing but will clean your hand made woolens beautifully. Fill a clean tub (bowl/sink/tub) with lukewarm water, some Soak and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Gently swish it around - rinse and squish out excess water in a clean towel or two. Then lay flat to dry until.... 

Until cooler air returns, let's enjoy some lighter weight scarves and shawls. Maybe knit a toy for spring - or a market bag for farmers markets! Whatever you do, enjoy these lovely days!

Knit, Crochet - Create!   

Fibre Company L.O.V.E

The Fibre Company produces some of the most unique blends of fiber - which absorb dye in a very distinctive way that is so beautiful, every stitch is gorgeous.  


Below are new colors from the Fibre Company for Terra, which, at Patricia's Yarns, is frequently compared to knitter's heaven. It is one of the softest yarns that feels just as amazing to work with as it is to wear.

The next photo is Acadia yarn, another Fiber Company favorite that has amazing colors.  The silk picks up dye and gives you flecks of color that can be unexpectedly beautiful additions to hand knits.

Kate and Courtney, the wonderful owners of Kelbourne Woolens, the distributors of Fibre Company Yarns, are very skilled at matching the gorgeous yarns they distribute to wonderful projects - many of which are shop favorites and great knits for spring. 

Above is the beautiful Springtime Bandit which is pictured in Terra, and makes for a very cozy shawl to wear on a cool spring night. 

If you are looking to knit something on the smaller side, then the Avery Cowl is for you. It is designed in Acadia and is a great little cowl for all occasions. 

The stitch detail is so gorgeous and the flecks of silk are amazing - adding great texture to this beautiful project.

Come by and see for yourself why Patricia's Yarns loves the Fibre Company. We have plenty of yarns and patterns to choose from.


Happy Knitting!

Spring Knits

Looking for spring knitting ideas? Here are a few of our shop favorites...
Above is the February Sweater from Elizabeth Zimmerman, perfect for that little one in your life. Another great baby knit is the Mac & Me Outer Baby Blanket, below, knit in Spud and Chloe. This is possibly the most requested pattern in the shop.

"Kermit", as Patricia calls him, below, is the perfect project for those looking for something different. If knitting makes you happy, knitting toys makes you especially happy - or should we say "hoppy"?
Scarves, shawls and cowls are always in style and Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, below, in all of its gorgeous colors, is perfect for your next spring cowl.
Speaking of "neckware" Patricias pick is called Springtime Bandit, a pattern by Kate Osborne of the Fibre Co. This project is knit up in Alpaca with a Twist, doubled. No surprise that this pattern has also become a shop favorite.New to Patricia's Yarns is Schulana Sierra from Skacel. This cotton and silk blend is wonderful for baby booties.


Of course, if you still can't decide what to make, you can always choose a beautiful yarn for any warm weather project. May we suggest Blue Sky Cotton Worsted. It comes in an array of colors that even the Easter Bunny would be jealous of and did we mention it is also 15% off for the month of April? - It is the Yarn of the Month!Happy Knitting!

Springtime at Patricia's

At Patricia's Yarns, we love spring! We love the outdoor seating at Hoboken restaurants, the small flower boxes in shop windows, and, of course, spring knits!


Featured in the picture above is Grace modeling the Louise Cardigan, knit in solid koigu kpm. The pattern is from the book Vintage Baby Knits, a shop favorite.

Patricia knit up her favorite new spring shawl called Springtime Bandit, a pattern by Kate Gagnion Osborne of the Fibre Co. We love all things Fibre Company, especially their new book, Vintage Modern Knits, which contains two more beautiful shawl patterns.

Below are a few more warm weather inspired photos...




Happy Knitting!