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Hello, Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift.

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We’ve long been stockists of Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift, a classic fingering weight 2-ply shetland wool. One of my favorite (and hardest-wearing) sweaters is knit in Shetland Spindrift, in fact. Anne and I were delighted to replenish our supply of the stuff recently, and picked up a couple of new patterns as well.

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Shetland wools are somewhat rustic and some people find them a bit prickly, with little fibers sticking out of the yarn. Because of each stitch’s willingness to stick to its neighbor, Shetland Spindrift is ideal for steeking, where knit fabric is cut to make cardigans, armholes, or v-necks. Shetland Spindrift may not be merino-soft, but it’s perfectly suited to fair-isle knitting, and maintains its shape over time through repeated wearings and washings.

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Last week, when our Jamieson’s order arrived, I cast on for Sandy Blue’s “Autumn Tam,” a 10-color fair-isle hat that’s not nearly as intimidating as it might first appear. I have been having so much fun knitting this thing, I can hardly tell you. The colorwork charts are just complicated enough that they’re delightfully engaging without being frustrating, and either the foreground or background color changes every couple of rounds. As a result, the fabric in my hands is ever-evolving, and I am quite entertained by every moment spent with this project.

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I took this photo a few days after I cast on for the “Autumn Tam,” and my, it has grown since then–come by the shop and you’re likely to find me with my hands full of Shetland Spindrift, eagerly stitching on this hat. See you there!

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Annual Inventory Sale!

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As many of you know, July is our annual inventory sale month. From the 1st to the 31st, everything in the shop is discounted by 15%, with the exception of classes and yarns that have already been discounted. If you’ve had your eye on a special skein, or have been planning a big project or two, now is the time to take the leap! Maybe you, like me, are excited to join in the HYS Stasis Sweater Knit-Along, and are seeking a sweater’s worth of fingering weight yarn for this colorwork-yoked pullover. I picked the classic Jamieson’s 2 ply Jumper Yarn, and can hardly wait to get started.

Or maybe you’ve been contemplating the Stole from Wearwithall, made in nine scrumptious colors of Isager Alpaca 2 yarn. Since the book was published, Anne and I have seen so many beautiful color combinations put together. Every knitter makes the Stole their own. Lucky for you, Stole-contemplator, we’ve just gotten every available color of Isager Alpaca 2 in stock, and you can have the color combination of your choice at 15% off during July.

Or maybe for you, it’s a few indulgent skeins of Malabrigo Finito, the softest merino we’ve encountered thusfar. Or maybe you’re a kind and generous soul, and will use this sale month to stock up on gift-making supplies for next holiday season. Maybe you’ve been holding out on a set of Addi Click interchangeable circular needles, or a copy of the enormous Principles of Knitting, or a new knitting bag from Namaste. Whatever it is you’ve been wanting, come by the shop anytime during the month of July to get 15% off your purchase!

Just a reminder–all sales are final on sale items; there can be no exchanges, no returns, nor will we special order. Discount applies only to in-store purchases. Thanks!