Yarn Refuge

Join us for Stitch Night, tonight or any Thursday 5-7pm. Bring your project and join the fun!!

This WIP Wednesday, we'd love to know what YOU are working on. Drop a comment below to share what's on your needles or hooks.

Cascade Alpaca Lace is here to add luxurious softness, gorgeous drape, and a delicate halo to your lightest-weight projects! Spun from 100% baby alpaca, this lace-weight yarn works up beautifully in both simple and more complex lace patterns. Ideal for shawls, accessories, and even garments. Hold Alpaca Lace double or triple, or carry it along with another yarn, to knit on larger needles and create a heavier weight fabric.

https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/Yarn/Brand/Cascade/p/Cascade-Alpaca-Lace-x82877182.htm

Reminder: Dress up and join us for a Sip and Stitch tea party at the shop this Saturday, July 20th at 12:00pm.

Bring your favorite teacup or mug, your favorite tea*, and an optional snack to share. And don't forget to bring your project! We look forward to seeing you there!

*Please avoid bringing strong smelling teas out of concern for others attending. Thank you.

Florence is the picture of summer in her latest FO! She just completed the adorable Top Mercedes by , knit up in hand-painted Araucania Huasco Cotón. She chose the colorway Suipacha and it is just gorgeous!

Find Huasco Cotón in the shop or online: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/c/p/Araucania---Huasco-Coton-x81723061.htm
And the pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/top-mercedes

Bright, happy shades of colors ebb and flow to make self-striping Berroco Summer Sesame perfect choice for warm-weather projects. This cotton blend is light to the touch, easy to work with, and makes beautiful summer garments and accessories, including these fantastic designs from Berroco.

Find Summer Sesame in our shop or online: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/c/p/Berroco-Summer-Sesame-x57934242.htm
And the patterns on Berroco's website: https://berroco.com/pattern-listing

A dress so nice she made it twice! Jette knit up her first Princess dress in Jody Long Bubakins and loved it so much she just had to make another. This time, she worked up Jody Long's adorable pattern in Queensland Coastal Cotton. Both made perfect presents for two lucky little ladies. So precious!

Comfy DK is here!!! The Plucky Knitter's brand new cotton/merino blend is perfect for all those lightweight, breathable knits we need when the temperatures rise. The cotton also gives the yarn a slightly heathered look, but just like your favorite tee, that comfy vibe is what will make these your go-to knits!

We have limited colors and quantities available in-store and online, and we can take special orders in any Plucky color you wish. Just stop in or give us a call!

https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/Yarn/Brand/Plucky-Knitter/p/Plucky---Comfy-DK-x82460270.htm

This WIP Wednesday we are wild about Marilyn's Valentina Jacket by Jody Long. The gorgeous neutrals, the chic silhouette, the fabulous fringe - we're obsessed! Marilyn is making her jacket in Jody Long Ciao in Nougat and Khaki. So good!!

TONIGHT: join us on Zoom for a 2024 SNYC MAL Check In Party! This virtual meet-up will take place on Zoom at 6pm PST. We can't wait to see everyone's projects!

- The patterns - Calivada by Kacey Herlihy of (knit) and Slantwise Shawl by Kira Dulaney of (crochet) - are both available on Ravelry.
- For make-a-long info and the Zoom link, visit https://www.sierranevadayarncrawl.com/snyc-mal-2024
- Post your progress pics on social media and make sure to tag
- The Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl will take place September 12-15. We'll see you there!

Let Cascade Pandamonium stir up your summer knitting! Delightfully soft and silky, Pandamonium is a DK-weight blend of 55% Cotton and 45% Viscose from Bamboo. 🐼

This lightweight yarns offers drape, breathability and strength. Equally well suited for both knit and crochet, Pandamonium works up beautifully for elegant accessories and garments for the whole family as well as home décor. Pandamonium is also an approved Knitted Knockers yarn.

https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/c/p/Cascade-Pandamonium-x80359823.htm

Beat the heat with PYC July '24, a cool new color of the month from Apple Fiber Studio. Take a plunge into the icy pools of blue and grey that make up this beautiful shade, available on sock-weight Gala. 💙

Find PYC July '24 and the rest of Apple's Pretty Yarn Club in the shop or online: http://tinyurl.com/557pfn6k

We're having a tea party!!

Dress up and join us for a Sip and Stitch tea party at the shop on Saturday, July 20th at 12:00pm.

Bring your favorite teacup or mug, your favorite tea*, and an optional snack to share. And don't forget to bring your project!

We look forward to seeing you there!

*Please avoid bringing strong smelling teas out of concern for others attending. Thank you.

The next virtual meet-up for the 2024 SNYC Pre-Crawl Make-A-Long is coming soon! Join us on Zoom at 6pm PST on Tuesday, July 9 for a Check In Party. We can't wait to see everyone's projects!

- The patterns - Calivada by Kacey Herlihy of (knit) and Slantwise Shawl by Kira Dulaney of (crochet) - are both available on Ravelry.
- For MAL info and the Zoom link, visit https://www.sierranevadayarncrawl.com/snyc-mal-2024
- Post your progress pics on social media and make sure to tag
- The Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl will take place September 12-15. We'll see you there!

Happy 4th of July!!
🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

**Today's hours are 10 am - 4 pm. Stitch Night is cancelled. We hope you Enjoy the holiday!!

Dottie is bringing a rainbow of vibrant colors to this WIP Wednesday! She's working on Wild Sunflower, a bandana cowl with an elegant lace border by Danielle Couriér and Susan Peck of . She's knitting hers in colorful Berroco Carousel. Such a fun combination!

Reminder: Our 4th of July hours are 10 am - 4 pm. Stitch Night is cancelled. We hope you Enjoy the holiday!!

We still have a few spaces left in our Granny Square of the Month Class, starting this Saturday!

Each month, our amazing crochet instructor, Jessica, will teach you new stitches and lead you through a new oversized floral square by Diana Krenz of . This month's class will cover the Mariko Afghan Square (pictured). You won't want to miss it!!

Each class takes place over two sessions. Take one, or come back each month to make a collection of different squares that you can assemble into a larger project.

Granny Square of the Month - July
Saturday 7/6 & 7/13, 12-2pm
For more information and to sign up, visit
https://www.yarnrefuge.com/module/class/555357/granny-square-of-the-month---july

Baah Yarn's July '24 color of the month is pretty in pink with glamorous hints of gold and blue running through it! This vibrant shade is available on Aspen (a sport-weight blend of merino, silk, and cashmere) and New York (fi*****ng-weight, single-ply superwash merino).

Find these beautiful yarns and more from Baah in our shop or online: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/Yarn/Brand/Baah-Yarn.htm

July crochet classes are up on the website!

Launch your crochet journey in Sasha's Beginning Crochet classes. You'll learn basic stitches and technique, how to read a pattern, and will make your first hat!

After completing the beginner class, join Sasha for Continuing Beginning Crochet. Expand your toolbox of stitches and techniques, learn how to measure your gauge to ensure a good fit, and work on your choice of either a beanie or slippers

Crocheters looking to advance their skills will love Jessica's Granny Square of the Month Class where you'll learn new stitches while making an oversized floral square by Diana Krenz.

For more information and to sign up for any of these classes, visit the Classes page on our site: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/classes.htm

**Knit classes will resume in August. If you would like to set up a private lesson in the meantime, please contact us.

4th of July hours are 10 am - 4 pm. Stitch Night is cancelled. We hope you Enjoy the holiday!!

Our Jethro MAL is humming along and new makers are joining us every week to work on their sweaters! Check out Helen's beautiful granny squares in Jody Long Lino Moda!

The Jethro Cardigan by Tanis Lavallee utilizes both crochet and knitting in one fun and fabulous project! Our Make-A-Long takes place on Thursday afternoons 3-5pm, running into our weekly stitch night.

Hope to see you there!

Did you see?!! Joji Locatelli just came out with TWO new patterns! The Hipster Top and Hip Stripes Shawl are based on Joji's popular Hipster designs and are both perfect summer knitting!

The Hipster Top is a simple striped tee with a lovely V-neck, a square shape that creates a cap-sleeve, and lacy details on the shoulders: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hipster-top

Hip Stripes is a crescent-shaped shawl featuring bands of lace, and a short-row wedge construction: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hip-stripes-shawl

Both patterns call for fi*****ng weight yarn. We recommend new Plucky Comfy Fi*****ng! Give us a call or stop in to place your special order.

Happy WIP Wednesday! This week, Sophie is creating her own design, crocheting an oversized granny triangle into a shawlette. She's using fi*****ng-weight Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed. So pretty!

Our latest fixation is a yarn with extra elasticity, perfect for stretchy garments and accessories like socks, hats, and even swimsuits! Cascade Fixation and multicolored Fixation Splash are made of cotton with a touch of spandex, adding stretch and softness to this DK-weight yarn.

Shop Fixation yarns in store and online: https://tinyurl.com/3zbnz2p6

Please excuse us while we swoon over Sara's new sweater! She knit up this absolutely stunning Farm Chores pullover in Laxton's Sheepsoft DK in the shade Edkdale. Check out the texture and cables -- so beautiful 😍

Find Sheepsoft DK in our shop or online: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/c/p/Laxtons-Sheepsoft-DK-x72658377.htm
And the pattern by Samantha Guerin on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/farm-chores

Hey knitters - Noro Magazine 24 has got you covered too! This issue is loaded with beautiful knit designs for you to make! Some of our faves are the ethereal Breathing Room shawl in Kakigori, the adorable Short & Sweet tee in Kakigori, the beginner-friendly Seedling scarf in Kureyon, the classy Shikoku cardigan in Sonata, and the cute and cozy Hokkaido vest in Yukata.

Find Magazine 24 and Noro yarns in our shop and online.
https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/Yarn/Brand/Noro/p/Noro-Magazine-Issue-24-x82986605.htm
https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/Yarn/Brand/Noro.htm

The Flower Granny Square is a great project to further your crochet skills and learn new stitches! Each month, our amazing crochet instructor, Jessica, will lead you through a new oversized floral square by Diana Krenz. July's class will cover the Mariko Afghan Square (pictured).

Each class will take place over two sessions. Take one, or come back each month to make a collection of different squares that you can assemble into a larger project.

Granny Square of the Month - July
Saturday 7/6 & 7/13, 12-2pm
For more information and to sign up, visit
https://www.yarnrefuge.com/module/class/555357/granny-square-of-the-month---july

Join Marie Greene of Olive Knits for her 8th annual 4 Day Knitalong, beginning July 3, and knit a sweater quicker than you ever thought you could! But no pressure to speed through it, the KAL will go on all through the month of July. This year, KAL participants will be working on Spill the Tea, an adorable v-neck tee with lace details and colorful contrasts.

For more info, and to learn about the Zoom sessions Marie is hosting leading up to the start of the KAL, visit https://www.oliveknits.com/product/spill-the-tea/

The pattern calls for sport or light DK weight yarn. We think new Plucky Comfy DK would be perfect for this project! Give us a call or stop in to place your special order.

Crocheters rejoice! Noro Magazine 24 is chock full of patterns and projects just for you!! We are head over heels for the adorable Chatooga vest (more granny squares? yes please!), fashionable Catawba Pullover, cute-as-a-button Edisto tank, and breathtakingly beautiful Tuscan Sunshine blanket. All four are worked in Noro Sonata, a sensational sport-weight blend of cotton, viscose, silk, and polyamide.

Find the magazine and the yarn in our shop and online.
Noro Issue 24: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/c/p/Noro-Magazine-Issue-24-x82986605.htm
Noro Sonata: https://www.yarnrefuge.com/shop/Yarn/Brand/Noro/p/Noro-Sonata-x57934403.htm