Ombré Mini Bundles from Neighborhood Fiber Co.!

Posted by Julia on December 17, 2021

Brand new from Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Ombré Mini Bundles in Studio DK!

Each of these bundles has five mini skeins of NFC Studio DK, an organic superwash merino wool, hand dyed to create a gradient from light to dark. There’s a total of 685 yards, enough for a cowl, shawl, baby sweater, or a couple of hats.

What to do with these tempting bundles? Try Karida Collins’ “Zig,” a chevron cowl made with one Ombré Mini Bundle, or pick up two in different colors for Kristen Schaeffer’s “Multiverse Cowl.” You could also use an Ombré Mini Bundle as the contrast color in a colorwork pattern, selecting another solid DK weight yarn for the main color.

Each NFC Ombré Mini Bundle is $80; come by the shop to see them in person, the colors are even more beautiful! We’re open from 11am – 5:30 pm, Tuesdays – Saturdays, though we will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the upcoming holidays. See you at the shop!

Hello, Neighborhood Fiber Co.!

Posted by Julia on September 2, 2021

We are thrilled to announce that we are now stockists for Neighborhood Fiber Co.!

Neighborhood Fiber Co. was founded by Karida Collins, a dyer and designer based in Baltimore, MD. The company is so-called because Collins’ 70+ colorways are all inspired by and named for the urban neighborhoods and landscapes in and around Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Along with their unique and vibrant colorways, we also admire Neighborhood’s commitment to environmentally-sound practices, justice, equality, and empowerment. In 2020, Collins created the NFC Momentum Fund, a donor-advised charitable fund that has distributed more than $50k in grants to community organizations in the Baltimore community.

Our first Neighborhood Fiber Co. yarn is Studio Sock, a soft, sturdy, tightly plied organic merino wool that’s machine washable for easy care.

Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock:

fingering weight
hand-dyed
machine washable
100% organic merino wool
400 yds/4 oz
$32 each

Studio Sock is perfect for knitting socks, of course – here it is in Laine’s 52 Weeks of Socks, put to beautiful use by designer Sachiko Burgin.

Hand dyed fingering weight yarns like this one are also great for knitting shawls and lightweight sweaters – here are some pattern ideas:

Accessories:

“Diagonal Mitts,” by Karida Collins, from MDK Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings – garter stitch fingerless mitts knit on the bias
“Alive & Free,” by Annie Lupton – 2-color striped garter stitch shawl
“Syntha Socks,” by Laura Nelkin – stockinette socks with twisted/drop stitch detail
“Studio Sampler,” by Leslie Anne Robinson – 3-color shawl with brioche and garter stitch stripes
“Pianta Hat,” by Lavanya Patricella – 2 color brioche hat
“Starflake,” by Stephen West – 2 color shawl with stripes, parallelograms, brioche, and an i-cord edging

Garments:

“Navelli,” by Caitlin Hunter – boat neck short-sleeved pullover with colorwork at bottom edge
“Beachcomb,” by Tif Neilan – sleeveless tee with herringbone detail
“Summer Sorrel,” by Wool & Pine – cabled yoke tee
“Dissent Pullover,” by Andrea Rangel – colorwork yoke pullover
“Separate Ways,” by Joji Locatelli – striped v-neck pullover
“Boxy,” by Joji Locatelli – oversized drop-shoulder pullover
“Boheme Pullover,” by Annie Lupton – textured lace pullover

Look for Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock in the fingering weight section here at our shop! We’re open for drop-in shopping, no appointments needed, from 11am – 5:30pm, Tuesdays – Saturdays. Online ordering is still available for local pickup or shipping – thanks for shopping with us!

Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings.

Posted by Julia on June 19, 2021

The eighteenth installment of the Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide series is here!

MDK’s series of Field Guides are pocket-sized booklets focused on a particular theme, knitting technique, or designer. This newest Field Guide showcases designs by Karida Collins – let’s take a look inside!

These accessories and sweaters are designed with joyful simplicity in mind, to delight beginners and more experienced knitters alike.

MDK Field Guides are $14.95 each; order online for local pickup or shipping, or make an appointment for in-store shopping!