Friday, December 3, 2021

What's On Our Needles?

Pattern: Skyline Wrap by Helen Stewart
Yarn: Practically Perfect Sock Smalliday 2021 by Emma's Yarn
Mary is knitting her Skyline Wrap using Emma’s yarn practically perfect sock smalliday 2021 kit. Each mini-skein is a different color and they are all individually wrapped so you don’t know what is next! The picture is in black and white because the colors are a surprise - we'll show you the finished project next month. There are many available patterns and it’s a super fun project!
Pattern: Owl Moon Baby Blanket by Linda Gavaldon
Yarn: Appalachian Baby Sport by Appalachian Baby
This precious owl blanket knit with amazing 100% cotton yarn will be beautiful and durable. It is perfect as a gift for a new baby or your favorite toddler! Linda is using gold and natural colorways for this project.
  
Pattern: PTO-030_02 Cowl by Lang Yarns
Yarn: Frida by Lang Yarns
Frida is a colorful cozy 100% Merino extrafine superwash wool yarn that perfectly compliments this cowl pattern. The cowl can be worn around the neck only or it can be pulled down over your shoulders! Click here to see the beautiful colorways of Frida that await you at the shop!
Pattern: Rose Cottage Cowl by Helen Stewart
Yarn: Phullu by Marisol
From Ravelry.com:
The Rose Cottage Cowl features a handsome braid cable panel against a background of stockinette stitch for a minimalist modern twist on a traditional design motif. And the lovely Aran or worsted weight yarn means that this piece knits up in a flash, even if you’re new to knitting cables. It’s a wonderful gift that suits just about everyone: knit one for yourself and then more for your family and friends!
Pattern: Dust of Snow by Helen Stewart
Yarn: Practically Perfect Sock Smalliday 2021 by Emma's Yarn
From Ravelry.com:
This cosy wrap is an asymmetrical rectangle shape. It features stripes of chevrons alternating with two pretty lace patterns that are simple enough to stand out even with the wildest yarns.
Kitty was so excited to start day one of her Dust of Snow Wrap in Emma’s Smallidays. The first of the surprise yarns is being held double with Shibui Silk Cloud - so pretty!

Our Recently Completed Projects

Pattern: Anakhoreo by Taigia Hilliard
Yarn: Practically Perfect Sock by Emma's Yarn

This sweet baby dress is worked from the top down and features a cable down the middle and a full skirt. This is a beautiful baby knit that will be passed down from baby to baby! The pattern comes in sizes from newborn to 5T.

Pattern: Comfort Cowl by Cally Monster
Yarn: Cosette by Dream in Color

The simple lace design of the Comfort Cowl is shown off very well by the subtle tones of Cosette yarn. From casual to dressy this cowl will be the perfect versatile statement piece this winter. It feels so wonderful next to your neck that you will ever want to take it off!

Pattern: Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket by Linda Gavaldon
Yarn: Appalachian Baby by Appalachain Baby Design

From Ravelry.com:"Only knit and purl stitches are used, which are combined into 3 easy stitch patterns: seed stitch, stockinette stitch, and knit one-purl one ribbing. The result is a soft blanket for baby’s sweet dreams. And of course, machine wash and dry."

This pattern has definitely become a shop favorite! Also, isn't this blush colorway just beautiful?

Holiday Hours

BYS will be closed on the following days for Christmas and New Years: 
December 24th & 25th and December 31st & January 1st 

 Also, don't forget that BYS is now open on Thursdays until 7pm!

Even More New Yarn Arrivals


Top left:

Snowflake by Lang
Bulky Weight
47% Cotton
42% Alpaca
7% Nylon
4% Extrafine Merino 50g/125yds

Top right:
(new colors for December)
DK Sport weight
75% SW Merino
25% Nylon
255 yards

Bottom left:
Knitcol by Adriafil
(new colors)
Sport DK
100% Lana Merino Superwash
125 meters

Bottom right:
Smooshy Cashmere by Dream in Color
(new color for December)
Fingering weight
70% superwash merino
20% cashmere
10% Nylon
400 yards

Our Gift to You

With your purchase of $50 or more, you will receive a gift from us (while supplies last).
Please note: This does not apply to the purchase of gift cards.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

December Yarn Arrivals

Top Left:
Christmas Cooma Cowl kit
Kit includes 1 skein of Marvelous Mohair and 5 mini skeins of practically perfect smalls. Free pattern for either crochet or knit included.

Top right:
Tweed by Pima Rino
Worsted weight
56% Pima Cotton
26% Merino Superwash Wool
109 yards

Bottom left:
Cobblestone by Fibra Natura
DK Weight
100% Superwash merino wool
612 yards; 560 meters

Bottom right:
Furreal by Knitting Fever
Super bulky weight
100 Polyester
71 yards; 65 meters
Soft and realistic faux fur