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Slip into this soft cabled vest that can be worn all year. Knit in Woolfolk Fleck, Dige by Josée Paquin is truly a luxury piece that you will always look forward to wearing.

Through 4/30, receive the Dige pattern free when you purchase 5 or more skeins of Woolfolk Fleck.

Shop the Woolfolk Collection at woolandcompany.com or visit the store to experience this incredible yarn.

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We love to lighten things up in the summer with breezy knits in breathable cotton yarns.
The Piddock Shawl by designer Chloe Thurlow has a fun, casual beachy vibe & can be worn with a variety of outfits. The shawl has a soft & pleasant hand being knit in Rowan Denim Revive.

Shop the kit or choose your own combination of Rowan Denim Revive colors.

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There is always something going on at Wool & Co. Thursday evenings! Join us for our weekly Knit-Alongs where there is always plenty of inspiration.

Here is what we have coming up in April....

DRK Everyday Cowl by Andrea Mowry KAL
Thursdays, April 12-20, 6pm-8pm

Andrew Mowry has us falling in love yet again with her latest cowl design.

Penny Candy Shawl by Julia Farwell-Clay KAL
Thursdays, April 27-May18, 6pm-8pm

Our late April KAL is the Penny Candy Shawl by Julia Farwell-Clay. This oversize shawl is a kaleidoscope of texture & color with plenty of styling options. Knit in Manos del Uruguay Fino.

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Summer is a time for relaxed, casual gatherings where time slows down & delicious memories are made.

Embrace the knitting lifestyle & share your knits with the Ina Placemats by Margaux Hufnagel. The placemats are knit in Berroco Pima 100, a worsted weight, machine washable yarn spun with 100% Pima cotton.

Shop over 30 colors of Berroco Pima 100 to find your perfect place setting & let the good times begin!

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Join us for a lovely April with these exciting free demos!

Picking Up Stitches for Button Bands & Sleeves
Saturday, April 8, 11am

Characteristics of Linen vs. Cotton Fibers
Sunday, April 16, 11am

Basics of Cables
Sunday, April 23, 11am

How to Pick Up Dropped Stitches
Sunday, April 30, 11am

We look forward to seeing you at these relaxed, informative events! No sign-up is required, just drop by the store.

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Perfect for layering or wearing alone, the Ceim Sweater by the U.K. based Fibre Co. Design Team, is a gorgeous colorblock pullover with a modern marled look.

Knit in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light, the sweater has a tailored fit & a seamless, top-down, in the round construction. The cool marled effect is achieved by holding two strands of the DK weight yarn together.

If you love the colors, but prefer a shawl, then the Moon Phases Shawl by Adella Dutra is a wonderful knit.

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Please join us on Saturday, April 1 during store hours for our Spring Yarn Party!!!

It is going to be such a fun day at Wool & Company to experience all of our new Spring yarns & pattern collection books, as well as save 10% off of your purchase (in-store only).

Knitrino Pattern App Demonstrations- An amazing new way to follow patterns!
Every hour starting at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

Red Stag Fibre Yarn Trunk Show
Hand-dyed in Conroe, Texas, each colorway of this beautiful yarn is inspired by creator Josh Graff’s travels throughout Europe. The yarn is also accompanied by a collection of lovely garments that are sure to inspire.

Aruba Tee PTO-050_06 by Lang Designs, New Lang Yarns Paradise

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Perfect for those first days of Spring when everything is starting to bloom, but there is still a chill in the air. The Anya Shawl by Lauren Rad is a beautiful knit piece in such happy colors.

Knit in Amano Inti, a lovely hand-dyed yarn spun from 100% Peruvian cotton, the shawl is breathable with just the right amount of drape.

What is really unique & fun about this pattern is that it includes an optional daisy embroidery design to embellish the shawl & make it extra special.

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Join us for an action packed March with these exciting free demos!

How to Knit Small Circumferences with Magic Loop
Monday, March 20, 5:30pm

How to “Tink” or Un-Knit Stitches
Wednesday, March 22, 5:30pm

Basics of Stranded Colorwork
Sunday, March 26, 11am

How to Seam Using the Mattress Stitch
Tuesday, March 28, 12:30pm

How to Knit Small Circumferences with Addi Flexi-Flips
Thursday, March 30, 5pm

Visit the store or website for more details & supplies to bring.

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Decorate your house, holiday table or host a fun-filled egg hunt with the Pascua Easter Eggs by Kristel Nieves. These absolutely adorable knit eggs are fully customizable & addictive to knit!

Knit in Malabrigo Rasta, the eggs knit up quickly on size US 11 double point needles.

Visit our knitting lifestyle store in South Elgin, IL or find your colorways on woolandcompany.com. We always offer free domestic U.S. shipping & complimentary winding.

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Please join us on Saturday, April 1 from 10am-12pm for the complimentary Goldie Mittens Workshop featuring the Knitrino Pattern App.

In the workshop, you will knit these fantastic stranded colorwork mittens in a fun, relaxed environment while learning tips to ace knitting colorwork. What makes this workshop extra cool & unique is that you will be using a digital app called Knitrino to follow the pattern!

Knitrino is an exciting pattern app that works on tablets & phones with some amazing features. Following patterns on the app allows you to:
Show only the size you are knitting
Show colorwork charts with your chosen colors
Click on a stitch & then view instructions on how to do it
Easily track & highlight the row you are on
Leave notes & reminders for later
Show project progress

After the workshop, the creators of Knitrino will be hosting 3 informal Knitrino Demonstrations in the store at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.

Designed by Faye Kennington, the Goldie Mittens are fun to knit & toasty to wear. The mittens are knit in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light & feature a modern colorwork motif in 6 colors.

Visit our website or store to sign-up & read more about the events.

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There is always something going on at Wool & Co. Thursday evenings! Join us for our weekly Knit-Alongs where there is always plenty of inspiration.

Here is what we have coming up in March....

Cowl Love KAL
Thursday, March 16, 6pm-8pm
Knit your favorite cowl by Elizabeth Smith

St Lucia Tee KAL
Thursdays, March 23-April 6, 6pm-8pm

A gorgeous, wearable tee knit in new Lang Yarns Paradise. Retreat on a knitting escape with this light, summery yarn in gorgeous gradients that fade from one color to another.

St. Lucia Tee by Lang Design Team
Cowls by Elizabeth Smith
Time After Time Cowl (Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky)
Flicker & Fade (Malabrigo Chunky)
Snowdrop (Manos del Uruguay Alegria)
Winslow Park (Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend)

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Malabrigo Caracol is back in stock!

Caracol is a unique & visually stunning yarn that knits into one of a kind accessories & garments. Spun with 100% superwash Merino wool, the thick & thin, super bulky yarn knits up quickly on size US 13-15 needles.

Bethune by Jacob Seifert is a showstopping poncho knit in two colorways of Caracol. We also love the Rockaway Beach Cowl by Krista Ann.

Shop Malabrigo Caracol & patterns at woolandcompany.com.

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It is playtime with the new Hide & Seek pattern collection by Martin Storey.

Enjoy knitting these adorable little pullovers, cardigans & vests for the little one in your life. Each pint size knit features playful motifs & fun details. All of the knitting patterns showcase either Rowan Softyak DK or Summerlite DK for softness, breathability & ease of care.

Each pattern includes styling inspiration, as well as well written knitting instructions. The patterns are available a la carte or in a printed booklet that includes all 10 knit designs.

Visit woolandcompany.com for pattern details, as well as the entire Rowan yarn collection.

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We have some serious cowl love for these beauties designed by one of our favorite designers Elizabeth Smith! From a touch of lace to textured stitches, there is a cowl for every occasion.

Check out our post at woolandcompany.com for more details.

Time After Time Cowl- Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky
Flicker & Fade- Malabrigo Chunky
Snowdrop- Manos del Uruguay Alegria
Winslow Park- Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend
Low-Key Cowl- Malabrigo Rios

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Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down, The Purls of Wisdom Sweater by the Fibre Co. Design Team is achievable for all levels of knitter.

The purl stitch texture in the yoke gives the sweater those special hand knit details that really make the piece shine. The pullover is knit in &Make Aran, a 2-ply, aran weight yarn created by overdyeing naturally light & dark fibers of Peruvian Highland wool & alpaca.

In addition to the aran weight, the &Make line also has a gorgeous DK weight that adds linen to the blend of Peruvian Highland wool & alpaca, as well as a super bulky weight.

Shop the &Make yarn & pattern collection at woolandcompany.com or at our lifestyle store in South Elgin. We are so excited for you to try these fabulous new yarns that we are offering 10% all &Make purchases from 2/24/23-2/27/23.

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Each hand-dyed yarn is a unique & beautiful work of art. They are fun to knit with & enable us to create incredible garments & accessories to wear.

Join us on Wednesday, 2/22 at 6:30pm for a complimentary discussion hosted by one of our knowledgeable knitters on Working with Hand-dyes!

Following this discussion, we will also be hosting a complimentary Basics of Knitting a Gauge Swatch demonstration on Saturday, 2/25 at 3pm.

We look forward to seeing you at these complimentary events. Visit woolandcompany.com or the store for more info.

Garment in photo: Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry knit in Madelinetosh Tosh DK

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One of our new yarns for spring is Berroco Splash; a lightweight blend of viscose & organic cotton. The DK weight yarn has a chain construction to ensure knits hold their shape, while delivering crisp stitch definition.

Campana by Alison Green is a comfortable tee, knit top down, in the round with a simply textured yoke for added interest.

Two of our other favorite knits from the collection include Comillas by Margaux Hufnagel & Malta by Åsa Buchta. Shop the pattern collection & new Berroco Splash at woolandcompany.com or visit our store in South Elgin, IL

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It is time for our next Knit-Along! Join us on Thursdays, 2/16-3/2 to knit the fabulous Bear Paw Socks by Andrea Mowry.

These super squishy socks knit to a DK weight gauge when you hold 2 strands of fi*****ng weight yarn together to create your own marled fabric!

Visit the store or woolandcompany.com for more information.

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Lighten up with this easy breezy wrap knit in the unique cotton & alpaca blend of Pascuali Puno Winikunka.

The unexpected color combination & simple eyelet pattern give the Shawl Mayra a sophisticated, fashion forward design.

Shop the convenient Shawl Mayra Kit that includes all of the yarn for the wrap as well as a printed copy of the pattern or choose your own adventure from 20 colors of Pascuali Puno Winikunka.

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So cozy & plush, we are loving the gorgeous Wool Weaver wrap by talented knit designer Kalurah Hudson. Inspired by wool weavings, the triangle wrap features fun points of interest that include fringe, totally touchable tassels & achievable bobbles.

The wrap is designed & knit in Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky. Shop the Wool Weaver pattern on Ravelry & visit Kalurah’s pattern shop for other wonderful inspiration!

Shop over 175 colors of hand-dyed Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky at woolandcompany.com or visit our lifestyle store in South Elgin, IL.

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The Summit Sweater is one of those pieces that comes to life when knit in a special yarn. Lang Yarns Cloud is a self-striping, color-changing yarn that brings a cool, boho look to this relaxed boatneck pullover. Holding two strands of Cloud together while knitting takes the look one step further adding a marled character to the stripes.⁠
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We also love some of the other pieces in the collection that include two additional pullovers, an effortless, oversized cardigan, & cabled hat.⁠
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Purchase the minimum quantity of yarn for one of the listed patterns & receive the pattern free.

Visit the store or website for more details.

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We are absolutely in love with the latest hardcover knitting pattern lifestyle book to grace our shelves!

Knit This! is a gorgeous collection of knitting patterns by talented designer Veronika (Kika) Lindberg. Kika is known for designing modern, Scandinavian knits, as well as sharing a passion for knitting on her lovely Instagram page.

Featuring beautiful photography & plenty of styling inspiration, the book contains 21 patterns from romantic sweaters & cozy cardigans to modern beanies, mittens & socks. There are patterns for every level of knitter. The patterns include easy to follow knitting instructions, as well as technique tutorials & knitting tips. Knit This! is must-add to every knitter’s library.

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Join us for cabling delight as we showcase the Under the Sea Cowl by Susan Ashcroft at our next Knit-Along. This one skein wonder is knit in the round & features a gorgeously tactile cable design. The cowl may be knit in Malabrigo Mechita, Sock or 420 yards of a favorite fi*****ng weight yarn.

We look forward to seeing you Thursdays for our fun, social & relaxing Knit-Alongs.

Under the Sea Cowl KAL
Thursdays, February 2-9, 6pm-8pm

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Olive is a great knit poncho that can be enjoyed by knitters of all levels. Knit in worsted weight Berroco Vintage, the piece is easy to care for & a wonderful value.

Visit our store or website to receive the complimentary pattern & choose from 95 solid & heathered colors of Berroco Vintage.

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Blocking is the perfect finish for beautiful knit & crochet projects. This final step helps to even out stitches, straighten/ shape garments & allow fibers to bloom. It is also a wonderful way to freshen & keep knits looking their best.

Please join us as we host three casual evenings of complimentary Live Blocking Demonstrations. Visit our store or website for more info.

Mondays, 6:30pm
1/30: Wet Blocking Live Demonstration
2/6: Steam Blocking Live Demonstration
2/13: Spray Blocking Live Demonstration

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Enjoy knitting one of these stylish toppers as a fun, satisfying project. The hats are wonderful as a little treat for yourself or make great “just because” gifts.

Clockwise from top left: Ketchum Hat by Bobbi IntVeld, Salish Cap by Mary Pranica, Portland Cap by Mary Pranica, Bundle of Joy Hat by Nancy Ekvall, Various Blue Sky Fibers Yarns

We hope you enjoy these hats as much as we have. Shop the patterns (the Portland Cap & Bundle of Joy Hat are free!) at woolandcompany.com or visit our lifestyle store in South Elgin, IL.

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Inspired by the beauty of the night sky, The Fibre Co. has launched their latest patterns featuring fabulously soft, smooshy Tundra. The blend of baby alpaca, Merino wool & silk feels amazing to knit.

The Capricorn Cowl by Luciana Etche is a relaxing knit for both beginners & more seasoned knitters.

We are also loving the Sagittarius Set by Anna Daku. The set consists of a hat, cowl & mittens all knit with just 3 skeins of The Fibre Co. Tundra.

Through 1/31/23, purchase 3 skeins of The Fibre Co. Tundra & receive the Capricorn Cowl or Sagittarius Set pattern free with purchase.

Visit our store in South Elgin, IL to see the knit samples in person.

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It is an exciting start to 2023 knitting with 12 new colorways from Hedgehog Fibres! Designed & hand-dyed in Cork, Ireland, each skein of yarn is a unique work of art that looks as beautiful in the skein as it does knit into a stunning garment or accessory.

In addition to the new colorways, Hedgehog Fibres has just introduced a new yarn base...Oh So Fine.

Oh So Fine is an incredibly soft, fi*****ng weight yarn spun with 100% Merino wool. This yarn is very special in that it is spun with the softest cloud of 18.5 micron Merino.

The new colors & Oh So Fine are available for order at woolandcompany.com or our store in South Elgin, IL.

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Please join us for a day of knitting & fun! On Saturday, January 21 we are hosting two complimentary workshops.
Both workshops will be taught by Shannon Dunbabin, the talented designer & owner behind favorite brand Cascade Yarns.

Workshop #1
Cascade Design Your Own Gansey Poncho, Wrap or Blanket Workshop,
1/21: 10am-12pm

Workshop #2
Cascade Yarn Tasting Experience, 1/21: 2pm-4pm

Visit woolandcompany.com or our store to sign-up & view details.

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