Yarn Adventures
Yarn Encounters From Across The Region
As far as we are concerned here at The Puget Sound Woolpack, yarn adventures are the best adventures. Here we bring you news and ideas from across the region. Sometimes they will be our own yarn adventures – projects ideas, visits and recommended activities. You will also find information about local yarn adventurers living their fiber dreams. We hope that inspiration awaits -happy reading!
Featured Article
The summer months are a great time to give your handknits a little TLC! In this article, guest writer Kim Arellano of Sweaterspa.com gives the Woolpack her expert advice on how to treat your beloved handknits to a spa day.
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Coffee & Crafting in Capitol Hill. Stitch Cafe Seattle.
Whether you are looking for a class, community or for somewhere to relax with a coffee, Stitch Café is a great place to visit in the heart of Capitol Hill. I met with owner Sarah Chae to find out more.
Yarn Tourism – England, January 2025
Yarn Tourism. How I love to sample the local fiber scene whenever I travel. Earlier this month I was lucky to squeeze in a couple of flying visits to two rather lovely stores in the southeast of England. Find out more about Knit With Me UK, and Gillian Gladrag.
Fiber Focusing for 2025.
Do you have knitting goals for the coming year? This year I have decided on three gentle intentions instead of new year resolutions, that I think will be easier to stick to/achieve. Here is my thought process:
Top Ten Free Holiday Patterns! A Woolpack Ravelry Round up
It’s the season of goodwill, caring and giving. What better way to share the love than with a handmade gift? You still have time to make a beautiful handmade something for giving or decorating, (trust us), or maybe you want ideas to add to your library for next year. Here is a Wool pack Round up of free patterns on Ravelry that are perfect for Holidays.
Reasons to Retreat!
There are so many reasons to experience a knitting retreat! Last weekend I headed to Pender Island in Canada with some of my knitting Besties for the Knit Social retreat with MJ Mucklestone and Andrea Rangel. We had a blast! Read all about it and my top 5 “Reasons to Retreat.”
Great Hat-itude! A Woolpack Pattern Round Up for the Season.
Fall is here and what better way to kick off your seasonal knitting/crocheting than with a hat? Whether you are trying out a new yarn or looking for a quick knit in between larger projects. hats are such satisfying projects. Here’s a Woolpack round up of acessible and fun pattern suggestions to enjoy. Happy making!