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

Free Knitting Pattern- Homestead Christmas Stockings Trio

Posted by Allison | Dec 1, 2016 | Free Patterns | 3

It’s that wonderful time of year again- a mixture of joy and panic for the holiday season. What do I mean by this? Specifically, the joy of seeing family, eating pies, cakes and delectables; all the while listening to the sounds of the season. In contrast, panic settles in because I may have under-budgeted my knitting and crafting time (ha! whats new?!) Thus, I begin to realize I may have to forgo one of my many gift-giving ideas. With that being said, there is a truly special gift you can give that will be used every year, since it...

Giving Back Giveaway

Posted by Allison | Nov 17, 2016 | Shops & Happenings | 19

This time of year, so many of us are busy finishing holiday gifts. Some of us, like me, are just getting started. But what is important over the holidays and the chilly winter days is the knitting and crocheting we are doing for charity. At Plymouth Yarn, a cause near and dear to our hearts are chemo caps but, there are so many in need. Lap blankets, baby hats and blankets, helmet liners for our soldiers, prayer shawls and the list goes on. Plymouth Yarn wants to hear about your charity projects. What are some of your favorite items...

October Sweepstakes for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Posted by Allison | Oct 7, 2016 | Shops & Happenings | 49

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Many of us have been touched by this disease. Getting mammograms regularly can reduce your risk of dying from breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Plymouth Yarn wants you to remember to get your mammogram. Comment on our blog and tell us you are getting yours! 3 random comments will be chosen to win this Cabled Pocket Scarf kit featuring our warm Galway Worsted yarn in...

Autumn Bliss Collection by Lena Skvagerson

Posted by Allison | Sep 12, 2016 | Design/Patterns | 2

The nights are cool, the sun is going down earlier and the leaves are just starting to change in Pennsylvania. Summer was a blast but I am ready for another knitting season for sure! I found right where I’m going to start with Lena Skvagerson’s Autumn Bliss Collection launched by Annie’s Signature Collection last week. There are so many fabulous knits and crochet designs that there is something for everyone. Lena used Plymouth Yarns in several of her designs and many are available with video tutorials and with kit options! You can get the patterns on Annie’s website and get...

Free Poncho Pattern from Mobile Yarn

Posted by Allison | Aug 15, 2016 | Free Patterns | 1

I came into the office this morning and found this gem in my email from a cute little shop in Alabama. The Garter Cable Poncho, by Heidi Sunday, is free for you to download! The pattern was written for Encore Worsted but as you can see in this picture, it’s beautiful in Dynamo too! I asked Heidi, the yarn shop owner, if I could share it with you and she said “of course!”. Everyone needs a poncho…..this summer heat wave will be gone before you know it and the leaves will be turning…..perfect poncho weather. Enjoy the Free PDF...