american made

Gathering at Stitches West 2014 - A show debrief...

This past week, me, Kristine, and Sarah, packed up a portion of the store into two small vehicles and drove them down to the Santa Clara Convention center for the annual Knitting and Crochet Expo c...
american made

Stitches West 2014 - Santa Clara, CA

  It's that time of the year again!  The yarn has been dyed and labeled ready to hit the showroom floor.  This weekend we will have three booths of luxurious items waiting to go home with you.  We ...
knitting

Guided By A Floating Arrow: A Mystery Knit-A-Long Journey Pt. I

There are spoiler photos below, so scroll with caution!! Ysolda's Mystery KAL is in full swing and today marks the release of Clue #3.  Follow Your Arrow is the first Mystery KAL that I am taking ...
sewing

**New Class** Cal Patch Visits AVFKW to teach Design & Sew Your Own Leggings

LEGGINGS! They keep you warm and stylish, so why not make them?What? How do you go about making your own leggings? We have the answer.   A very special class called... Design & Sew Your Own Le...
dyeing

2013 - The Best of Verb

I have to admit. I was a little afraid of 2013. I can be superstitious - and that ol' 13 hanging in the wings gave me pause. Though in reality, 2013 ended up being an astounding and wonderful year ...
knitting

Up & Coming: Cocoknits Holiday Party & Alabama Chanin Holiday Party

Sorry I've gotten away from blogging, though not for lack of things happening at the shop! I have a lot to fill you in on - but for the moment, let's focus on some fun events coming up this weeken...
knitting

Stitch Exchange: Habu Trunk Show

This weekend the shop will be overflowing with Habu Textiles yarn. There will be nearly 100 sweater samples knit out of Habu. Habu yarn is unique in that a number of it is sourced from small Japa...
California Wool Project

In the Dye Studio: Mendocino Wool & Fiber Indiegogo Campaign

Sarah, Adrienne, Chris, and I traveled to Point Reyes Station last Saturday to attend the Fibershed's 2nd Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium. It was tremendous to think about everything that has trans...
California Wool Project

Out & About: Fibershed's Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium

This Saturday, November 16th is Fibershed's 2nd Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium in Point Reyes Station. Fibershed is a local non-profit dedicated to using materials grown and processed within 120 ...
knitting

Stitch Exchange: Wool People 6 by Brooklyn Tweed

It's that exciting time of year in California - the weather grows colder and crisper - and Brooklyn Tweed releases his curated line of patterns, Wool People, to go with his rustic, tweedy, yarn - S...
California Wool Project

Stitch Exchange: 3 Year Anniversary Party!

On Sunday, November 10th, we celebrated our 3 year anniversary in our San Pablo Avenue location. Moving to this location meant that we would have the space to hold classes, invite teachers from ar...
California Wool Project

In the Dye Studio: Horizon Rounds the Bend

Excitement abounds in the dye studio this week as we prep Horizon for it's re-release on Sunday, November 10th. Horizon is made from Sally Fox's organic merino sheep. Sally is an organic textile ...