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

Galway Roving Woven Pillow

Posted by Allison | Jul 15, 2015 | Yarn | 2

During my vacation last month, I ran across this really cool DIY blog post for a woven pillow. I just had to make it! I dug through my stash but I couldn’t find any roving laying around (how is that possible? I am ashamed to call myself a yarn stasher :)). But, because necessity is the mother of invention, I realized I had everything I needed when I pulled out some complimentary colors of Galway Roving. I followed the directions on the blog, but used 4 strands of Galway Roving held together in place of using the actual roving....

Slip-Stitch Knits Giveaway!

Posted by Allison | Jun 26, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 0

We are happy to share a giveaway hosted by Martingale Publishing! Check out their new book Slip-Stitch Knits by Sheryl Thies, with 12 lovely designs, 5 of which use your favorite Plymouth Yarns! Head on over to Martingale’s blog for your chance to win! Here are just two of the beautiful Plymouth designs that you can find in the book…. ...

Ojo De Dios Chunky- KAL and giveaway!

Posted by Allison | Jun 15, 2015 | Design/Patterns | 3

I am pleased to announce the release of my new shawl knitting pattern, Ojo De Dios Chunky. Plymouth Gina Chunky self stripes into modular-motif triangles. The seamless triangles form the border of the shawl. A v-shaped garter stitch body is picked up and knit afterward. Some of you may know of my original, “little sister” shawl, which is the original Ojo De Dios knit in Plymouth Gina (a worsted weight). I really enjoyed re-designing this shawl concept. Since this is knit in a chunky weight, you’ll be able to knit at a faster pace. I think it took me...

Columbus TNNA Highlights

Posted by Allison | Jun 15, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 0

We had a great time at the TNNA show in Columbus this year. There was lots of love to be had for our new fall yarns. It was great to see so many of you at our booth and we are looking forward to a successful year and hope that you share all of your projects with us on our social media outlets. . Find us on facebook Twitter Pinterest...

Memorial Day Hat Giveaway!

Posted by Allison | May 26, 2015 | Shops & Happenings | 11

So many of us just love our hats and with the Cleo Summer Tam you don’t have to wait for cool weather to wear them! Made using 100% Mercerized Pima Cotton this hat is an adorable addition to your collection. Knit it on your way to the beach and wear it that night! This is your chance to win the Plymouth Yarn Cleo yarn to make it too! Comment here on our blog and tell us your favorite summer knitting project. Several winners will be chosen at random Monday, June 1st. You can download the pattern here for free....