Great Yarns

Yarn therapy for knitters, crocheters and anyone who loves color and texture.

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/27/2024

Friday Finishers from dainty to daring* this week! Terrific job, all...love the smiles and the creative efforts!! πŸ˜πŸ’πŸŽˆ

*...to try something new or knit a personal design!!! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

07/26/2024

Need something to knit during the Opening Ceremonies?

If you aren't mystery-minded, this might be just the shawl for you! The Windmill Shawl pattern is free until 8/2 and takes just one skein of Mad Hatter Sport!

Wouldn't it (and you) be gorgeous in one of these limited-edition colors? Stop by GY today to pick up your favorite....πŸ˜‰πŸ§Άβ€οΈ

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/25/2024

WIPs this week seem to be preparing for fall!! Wishing for cooler weather, y'all??!

SPOILER ALERT: tomorrow, the day before Clue 3 comes out, we'll be sharing progress photos of Clue 2. Send us pa photo of yours if you want it shared...can't wait to see!! πŸ˜‰πŸ˜ΊπŸš—πŸ§Άβ€οΈ

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/21/2024

Super flowery, summery new shades on the shelves of GY!!! What will you make?? ❀️🧢🌸🌷🌺

We are very inspired by these color combinations; come visit us tomorrow 1-4...or during the week...and we'll help your ideas blossom! πŸ’

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/20/2024

Scorching summers may just lead to sumptuous stitches!! Cheers to all who retreated from the heat this week (month?) to finish warm weather projects. πŸŒπŸ‘πŸ»πŸŽ‰πŸ§Άβ€οΈ Such beauty you've produced!!

Interested in any of these projects? Have something in mind? We'll be in our air-conditioned little shop all weekend to help you stay cool and creative...

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/18/2024

We'll finish our WIPs together! From enthusiastically casting on to the drudgery of weaving in all of those ends....stitching solidarity!! πŸ§Άβ€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»

07/15/2024

Is your next project calling you?? πŸ˜‰πŸŒˆπŸ§Άβ€οΈ

Today's restock of Sandnes Garn Line is full of colors to make you smile and keep you cool on these long hot summer days!! 🌝

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/15/2024

How are your Sunday Stitches coming? Phoebe and I are helping a friend finish a project for an important event this week. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ§ΆπŸŽΉ

So this means my MKAL clue of the week isn't quite finished, but coming along... How is yours? Please SHARE!!!

And then there was the afternoon at the pool with another beloved friend; such fun!! Gonna be a late night! πŸ€žπŸ»πŸ˜‰β€οΈπŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ˜Ί

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/12/2024

Friday Finishers to brighten up a rainy day; such artful stitches!! Love to see the summer projects....

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/11/2024

Tomorrow's the Big Day!! Pack up your project bag with four favorite colors of fi*****ng weight to join us on this 6-week knitting adventure.

Here are pretty palettes that other mystery lovers have selected, but we have lots more on the shelves just waiting for YOU!!

We'll be casting on in the shop all day, but summer's all about flexibility, so if you're out of town (or just busy), join us when you can...β€οΈπŸ§ΆπŸ˜ΊπŸš—

Questions? Email [email protected] or call the shop and we'll do our best to answer them. πŸ˜‰

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/11/2024

Lots of enthusiasm for and from our WIPs this week!! Cheers, everyone! ❀️🧢πŸ₯‚

Let your stitches be a refuge from the heat...and let your nails match your project! 🌝

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/09/2024

It may feel like an oven out there, but some forward -thinking crocheters and knitters are already cooking up projects for fall...and even the holidays!! ❀️🎁🧢

If you are among them, you'll LOVE our new arrival from !! These lovely worsted weight skeins are squishy, but sophisticated... and come in tonals, speckles, and space-dyed shades that complement and contrast. Creative combos = flying fingers!!

If you'd like to be among them, check out our "Christmas in July" class offerings! So much to learn and do....

07/06/2024

A little inspiration for those who knit and/or crochet for little ones..... or really anyone who loves yarn that is super soft, easy to stitch, and easy to care for...sweet colors for fall!! ❀️🧢🎊

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/06/2024

Fresh Friday Finishers!!! β€οΈπŸ§ΆπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Stitchers, you are truly fireworks this week!! Thank you for letting your colors burst st GY!!

07/05/2024

Fiber Friends, it's not too late!! Pick up your needles, pour a spot of tea and join us on this KAL adventure... πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ«–β˜•οΈπŸ§Άβ€οΈ

Lots of folks have just cast on and the shop sample is here for you to visit! It's knit as a transitional layering piece in sport weight wool, but you could choose cotton, linen, or silk for a cute summer top. πŸ˜‰

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/04/2024

WIP Wednesday, including some KAL cast-ons! Just keep stitching.... πŸ˜πŸ§Άβ€οΈπŸ«–β˜•οΈ

07/03/2024

Since the traditional gift for a seventh anniversary is wool or copper, we're having a FLASH SPECIAL on all copper-colored wool...20% off!

Save for cooler temperatures or get a start on your fall projects! β€οΈπŸ§ΆπŸπŸ‚

See you soon!

Photos from Great Yarns's post 07/01/2024

It's the first of the month, so that means NEW MONTHLY COLORS from our friends at , , and !!!!

Thanks for the beautiful inspirations....πŸ˜πŸ§ΆπŸŒˆπŸ’β€οΈ

Of course, since it's July 1, it also means an anniversary celebration! Can you believe it's been seven years??? Join us during Social Stitching for snacks, fun, and maybe a bit of bubbly...

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/29/2024

Fabulous Friday Finishers!!! β€οΈπŸ§ΆπŸ¦‘πŸ‘πŸ»

Bravo for projects that are: gifts, experiments, new challenges, travel projects, completed with friends, whimsical, and just wonderful!!!

What a great start to summer stitches....

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/28/2024

Wonders from Wonderland Yarns just in today!! πŸ›πŸŽ©πŸŒˆβ€οΈ Beautiful colors in several different weights; here's a sampling...

What will you make?? 🧢😍

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/26/2024

This week's WIPs are posies in a path:

- Patricia's Candy Pullover in Poema 🍬

- Pressed Flowers Shawls from Meg, Cody, and Holly....blooms from our May Flowers KAL!! πŸ’

- Jessica's artfully random crochet stripes in Line 🎲

- Karen's challenging, but rewarding second project in Coastline 😳(Thanks for the help, Meg!)

- Alissa's Soft Loops Sweater in Balayage...all the way from Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

- Rae-Ann's sporty Tolsta Tee in Line 🌝

- Pam's shop sample for the 4 Day KAL...starting a WEEK FROM TODAY!!! Knit in Knitted Wit Sport and Mad Hatter, with more ideas to come!! πŸ«–β˜•οΈ

BTW, who finished their May Flowers project before their seeds sprouted? Let us know....πŸŒΏπŸŒ±πŸƒ

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/24/2024

Great way to start a Monday...with these bright and shiny new bags from Della Q!! The Rainbow Snaps are functional as well as adorable; lightweight and easy to clean, they also stand up so you can get right to your project while stitching at the beach or pool. 🏝️

If you enjoy small projects during the summer months, you'll LOVE the luxurious Linen Collection. Available in three subtle colors, the pouches will hang from your wrist if you're a brave soul who likes to knit or crochet while you walk!! πŸ˜πŸ§Άβ€οΈπŸ‘œπŸ˜‰

06/22/2024

Three cheers for a restock of one of our favorite yarns!!! πŸ’•πŸ§ΆπŸŽ‰β€οΈ

Susurro is a shimmery blend of mulberry silk, merino, and linen that stitches up easily into comfy projects with beautiful drape....

What would you make with it? Here are some pattern ideas from the GY staff:

- Ranunculus
- Lemon Spritz
- Date Night
- Outline Tee or Tank
- Kuutar Tee
- Rift Tee
- Love Note
- Jasper Easy Mesh Crochet Summer Top
- Yume
- and so many more!!

Samples of most were on display during the Yarn Crawl...and we'll have some to share this week! Perfect warm-weather stitching...🌝🌝🌝

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/22/2024

Friday Finishers...FANTASTIQUE!!!

All set for summer with some trendy garments, sassy shawls, and cute accessories! πŸ’•πŸ§ΆπŸŒβ€οΈ

Wanting to join them and beat the heat? We'll be open all weekend with new yarn, project ideas, and cheerful help!!

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/20/2024

Just in time for your next summer project!! πŸ’•πŸ§ΆπŸŒ

This new arrival is a sport weight cotton and silk blend that you'll love for easy, breezy tops, scarves, and shawls.

Maybe even the 4 Day KAL?? Or swipe through to see a cute shop sample...❀️❀️❀️

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/19/2024

This week's WIPs certainly have the WOW factor worked into every stitch!! From flowery Fair Isle to intriguing lace to bright color choices, they have us all inspired and smiling.πŸ˜πŸŒˆπŸ’πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ§Ά

Which one is calling your name? Or is there more than one??!?

06/17/2024

Another week, another project, especially if it's a shop model for a cute summer project!!

Will you be joining us for this year's 4-Day KAL?? We certainly hope so!!

Cast on day is 7/3, and GY has LOTS of interesting yarn combinations to ponder....πŸ˜‰πŸ«–πŸ§ΆπŸ’•

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/15/2024

Friday Finishers, new and more seasoned!! πŸ’•πŸ§ΆπŸŒπŸŒΈ

Congrats on your works of art, just in time for Father's Day gift-giving and summer styling. Looking forward to the next one.....

Photos from Great Yarns's post 06/13/2024

WIP Wednesday!! Such creative opportunities!

Lots of adventures represented here...we have upcoming trips to Portugal and Scotland, visits with grandchildren...and so many embracing the summer stitching vibe... looking forward to helping you all explore or celebrate!! πŸ§ΆπŸ’•πŸŽ‰πŸŒˆ

06/12/2024

Pastel Rainbow Woobles!!! Might be the cutest ones yet...πŸ˜πŸ§ΆπŸ’•πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰

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