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Collection Spotlight: Power Play

The Power Play collection is all about contrast — strength and softness, structure and drape, everyday staples and eye-catching details. Designed with a modern, wearable edge, each piece showcases the unique characteristics of the featured yarns, blending unexpected fibers like silk and linen with laid-back silhouettes and contemporary stitchwork.

Let’s take a closer look at each pattern in the collection:

Like its name suggests, Effervescence is bubbly and breezy — a sideways knit tee with a subtle eyelet motif, topped with a puff sleeve shrug that feels effortlessly feminine. This set is knit in our favorite warm weather yarns, Sandcastle and Dunescape.

Ethereal lives up to its name. This wrap is feather-light. The minimalist stitch patterns let the yarn shine, especially in Rico Design’s Make it Tweed, which practically floats off the needles, paired with Rico Design’s Super Cotton DK to keep it grounded.

Magnetic is an oversized polo with bold energy — a piece that pulls you in with its texture. The slouchy sleeves and drop shoulder construction create a relaxed silhouette that’s all about impact. It’s cozy yet breathable, thanks to the combination of Fibra Natura Flax and Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk Glamorous Glitter, and it brings instant cool to anything from jeans to slip skirts.

Wonder and Whimsy take accessorizing to a daring new level. This two-piece set offers maximum versatility and charm. The shawl features drop stitches framed by bold textured chains, while the kerchief adds a layer of casual cool with its mosaic colorwork. Wear them together for a coordinated moment, or mix and match with your wardrobe. Rico Design Luxury Natural Silk Blend adds a lux touch while the bright colors of Fonty Soyeuse give a beachy vibe to both pieces.

Each design in the Power Play collection offers something special — whether it’s a hint of sparkle, a pop of color, or a perfectly placed puff sleeve. Unified by their thoughtful construction and playful edge, these knits are modern wardrobe builders designed to celebrate the duality in all of us: soft yet strong.

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

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Say “Hello” To Our Spring 2025 Yarns!

Spring is in the air, and our team is excited to introduce you to our incredible selection of seasonal yarns that are all about lightness, breathability, and versatility, making them perfect for warm-weather knitting and crochet projects.

Bella Tweed seamlessly blends sustainability with style, offering a unique texture and a rich, sophisticated color palette. Made from repurposed materials, this yarn brings depth and character to every project. Its breathable cotton base makes it perfect for everything from intricately textured tops to elegant home decor pieces. With its eco-friendly origins, Bella Tweed allows crafters to create stunning designs while making a positive impact on the planet, combining creativity with a commitment to sustainability.

Constellation is a dazzling, celestial-inspired yarn that brings a touch of sparkle to any project. This luminous, DK-weight yarn features a blend of acrylic and metallic polyester, creating a soft yet shimmery fabric that catches the light beautifully. Ideal for accessories, shawls, and lightweight garments such as the Cygnus Top. Constellation adds a subtle glitter effect without being scratchy, making it comfortable to wear and shows off lace stitch patterns like a dream.

Keep on crafting!

Afifa

If you’re looking for an affordable yarn with a luxuriously soft feel, look no further! Mystical Marl is a worsted-weight blend of 50% cotton and 50% anti-pilling acrylic, complimented by its trademark marled effect in each colorway.

Mystical Marl is ideal for baby projects, as seen in the Reminisce Blankie (below left – crochet) and Tiny Treads (below right – knit). This yarn is machine washable, making clean-up time easy! While Mystical Marl shines in baby pieces, check out the Holland Cowl (pictured above) for a gorgeous adult-size accessory.

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

Sandcastle is a colorful blend of 46% cotton, 43% linen, and 11% silk, making this a great choice for crafting summery garments or market bags for your trip to the local farmer’s market! The color changes are complimentary and and can be dressed up or down.

The Rivage Stole uses two colors of Sandcastle, and as you can see, this accessory certainly is a statement piece! For our crochet audience, we have the chic Mimic Top. The side-to-side direction of the lacework allows the color changes to be more striking and dynamic.

Have you ever wanted to experience joy in a ball of yarn? Tango is the perfect choice! With swirls of cotton color and little puffs of polyamide fluff, this yarn will make you smile with every stitch.

In the pictures below, the Lawson Cardigan uses Tango to add fun and creativity to the simplicity of the pattern. Tango‘s variegation is versatile and adds both luxury and practicality to your outfit; the plush softness combined with a breathable, light-weight fabric makes a wonderful garment. You’ll be reaching for this cardigan as you say, “Let me just throw on a jacket,” before walking out the door.

Happy Spring, and enjoy your crafting!

Chloe

Uptown DK Multi is the newest addition to our popular Uptown Family of yarns. Inspired by the changing hues in nature, each colorway of this self-patterning beauty harmoniously blends a variety of shades to form stunning stripes as you work. Made of 100% anti-pilling acrylic, this workhorse yarn is durable, machine-washable, and oh-so-soft, making it perfect for knit and crochet projects of all sorts, from eye-catching garments and accessories to snuggly blankets and baby clothes. And with its self-striping effect, Uptown DK Multi can turn even the simplest pattern into a work of art!

Excited to give this new yarn a try? Check out our curated selection of patterns designed specifically with Uptown DK Multi in mind. Make a statement in a striking new sweater like the knit Sideways Ribbed Shrug (below left), with its dramatic sleeves and unique side-to-side construction, or the crocheted Blueprint cardigan (below right), which pairs Uptown DK Multi with solid Uptown DK in a structured silhouette with gorgeous colorwork details.

We hope you love the diverse textures and colors of our new Spring 2025 Collection yarns, and we look forward to seeing what you make with them!

Happy crafting!

Alex