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

Yarn Happens(and Happenings!)

Posted by Allison | Nov 4, 2011 | Design/Patterns | 1

I subscribe to just about every knitting magazine or at least get a chance to peek at them here in the office(don’t tell the boss). This week, I found a real gem and wanted to share it with you. One of my favorite yarns, DeAire, a super bulky, soft, luxurious, fine merino wool is featured in Vogue Knitting‘s Holiday issue on newsstands November 6th. Check out their special Collector’s Issue featuring an A to Z guide of the latest knitting styles. P is for Poncho! Designer Marcia Cleary, sizes small/medium(15 hanks), large/X-large(16 hanks), 2X/3X(17 hanks). Using DeAire white, color 100. You can see the entire collection on VK360° On another note, did you know that Plymouth Yarn is now the exclusive North American distributor for Grignasco yarns? We carry 9 varieties of this gorgeous yarn and 3 of their beautiful books. Ravelry is chocked full of fabulous patterns for these yarns. I couldn’t just pick one to share so click here for the link to all of them! Find a shop in your area to purchase any of the items...

Oh yeah, we love crafts too.

Posted by Allison | Oct 31, 2011 | Design/Patterns | 0

I started my Christmas knitting but I’m also planning which cookies I am making and starting to piece together some of my holiday cards. I realized there are probably lots of other knitters and crocheters out there just like me. Your craftiness doesn’t end with yarn and you aren’t always using it with hooks or needles. I was first introduced to yarn while making plastic canvas tissue box covers with my grandmother when I was 6. Then, a decade or so later, I used a furry, eyelash type of yarn and wrapped it around a large wreath form. That...

Read all about it…Worsted Merino Superwash

Posted by Allison | Oct 18, 2011 | Yarn | 1

Plymouth Yarn’s Worsted Merino Superwash yarn is the perfect choice for projects for the entire family. It feels amazingly soft against the skin, washable, versatile and shows wonderful stitch definition. It really is perfect for all knitting and crocheting projects. We are excited that this yarn is featured in two magazines this month and wanted to share the stories with you. Knitscene’s first-ever Winter 2011 issue delights with a collection of 22 must-have knits. You can see the Wragby Cardigan color 29 by Carol Feller on newsstands October 25th. You can make the outfit complete with this flirty skirt...

Custom Fit Knit Jackets

Posted by Allison | Oct 7, 2011 | Design/Patterns | 1

I have a tough time knitting garments for myself, some parts are short, some parts are round, well you get what I mean. If you are like me, you’re always busy knitting a gift for this baby and a hat for that charity, but that beautiful yarn in your stash that you know would make the most gorgeous jacket, still sits there, waiting for the perfect pattern to come along. The time has come! Jean Frost, a recognized master of hand knit jackets, has created a fabulous collection of custom-fit, hand knit jackets. Isn’t it time that you could...

Vogue Knitting Live! California.

Posted by Allison | Sep 21, 2011 | Shops & Happenings | 1

It’s almost time to visit all your favorite shops attending Vogue Knitting Live! in Los Angeles, CA. It takes place this weekend, September 23rd-25th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Don’t forget to sign up for your classes and lectures before they fill up. Meet all of your favorite designers and knitting celebrities! Raffles, giveaways, fashion shows, classes, and celebrities, who could ask for anything more! So many of our favorite shops will be there that I can’t list them all, but you can see them here. Share your photos on our facebook page and we’d love to hear...