Allison, Author at Plymouth Yarn Magazine | Your One Stop Yarn Blog

Mushishi Big Boot Toppers- a new yarn + free pattern

Posted by Allison | Nov 4, 2015 | Free Patterns | 0

With the Fall season upon us, I want to tell you about a new exciting yarn we have at Plymouth. Mushishi Big is a lofty wool silk blend with long stretches of color. The variations of white silk slubs throughout the softly spun woolen are whimsical and provide depth to this multi-faceted chunky weight. (Psst, this is a BIG brother to our popular yarn, Mushishi.) I designed a pair of boot toppers that feature a variation of a stitch called the “Umbrella Stitch.” The undulating nature of the stitch creates a stylish curvature around your calves. The bottom ribbed...

Fort Wayne Fans! Win a Class at the Annie’s Craft Festival

Posted by Allison | Oct 26, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 5

Are you planning to attend the Annie’s Craft Festival in Fort Wayne, IN this weekend 10/30 through 11/01? Annie’s and Plymouth Yarn would love to give you the chance to attend a class for free! One lucky winner will win a class! The Festival will be located at: Fort Wayne Indiana Grand Wayne Convention Center In order to enter for your chance to win, please comment on this blog (only if you will be attending the festival in Fort Wayne, IN this weekend) what you are most looking forward to seeing or learning at the festival. Plymouth Yarn will...

I Love Yarn Day Contest!

Posted by Allison | Oct 13, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 36

It’s that time of year again! Just 4 days left until the 5th birthday of I Love Yarn Day! The Craft Yarn Council is calling for all fiber friends to #stitchitforward by teaching at least one person how to knit, crochet, weave or spin. It only takes a few minutes to share your love of yarn with another person and chances are, they are going to love it too! Post your projects across facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram! To help you share your love of yarn, Plymouth Yarn is giving away one of it’s biggest prizes ever! One lucky winner...

Happy 4th Anniversary to the Knitty Gritty!

Posted by Allison | Sep 18, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 0

On September 17th, The Knitty Gritty yarn shop, in Vero Beach, FL, celebrated their 4th anniversary. They partied in style with refreshments and door prizes. They even had a visit from Plymouth Yarn President, Dick Power! Dick Power and Knitty Gritty owner Anna Gales They are celebrating all month long with a Plymouth Yarn trunk show and sales on Plymouth products! If you are in the area of Vero Beach, FL, be sure to stop in and say hi. You can find the Knitty Gritty on facebook...

Pitti Immagine Filati July 2015

Posted by Allison | Jul 28, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 0

At this years Pitti Filati show in Florence, Italy. Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Terry Phillips along with his lovely wife, sales rep, Jennifer, arrived to splashes of color in all sorts of interesting mediums. Stuffed animals, traffic cones, and multicolored smoke were just a few ways they were displayed. They met with long time friends and the folks who make that decadent Baby Alpaca and beautiful Galway. There was emphasis on natural fibers spun into luxury yarns. The colors were earthy and regal. It was a long, hot week and Plymouth Yarn is excited to develop new...