New Yarn

Spiral Grain Sport by Urth Yarns is a stunning DK weight 100% Superwash Extrafine Merino yarn that you will fall in love with!

From Ravelry.com:

“Three colorful plies twist together, mirroring the unusual spiral grain growth patterns found in trees.Gradual color changes with a visual depth in texture offer an engaging and delightful knitting experience. Whether you’re knitting a cozy scarf, a vibrant shawl, or a statement sweater, the possibilities are endless with Spiral Grain’s skillfully curated colorways.”

BYS Christmas Open House

We hope you will make plans to join us at our Christmas Open House on Wednesday, December 20th (10am - 4pm). Stop in for a quick visit or bring your current project and plan to stay for a while. We will be in the shop to help with last minute gift ideas. 

Christmas Week Special

December 19th - 23rd

Receive a $5 Bayou Buck for every $50 (pre tax) spent. 

Note: Does not apply to gift card purchases.

What's On Our Needles?

Pattern: Back Bay Boomerang by Suzie von Reyn

Yarn: Poema Glitter and Cashsilk Cotton Degrade by by Laineys du Nord

This simple garter stitch boomerrang shaped shawl will make a big statement due to this amazing combination of yarns. The subtle glitter yarn and the silk mohair will make this shawl glamourous and cozy.

Pattern: Architexture by Jennifer Weissman

Yarn: Exquisite by West Yorkshire Spinners

From Ravlery.com:

Architexture is a rectangular scarf with pointed ends. Fully reversible, it is a collection of textures that enhance one another ~ made all the more striking because they are knitted on the bias. The frequent changes in stitch pattern keep the project engaging from beginning to end.

This scarf will be perfect for all of the knit-worthy adults and teens in your life … but make sure that you knit one for yourself, too!

Pattern: Field Sweater by Camilla Vad

Yarn: Aerial by Berocco and Criative DK by Euro Baby

This beautiful soft sweater is knit from the top down with no seams. The mohair is held along with the alpaca and cotton only at the yoke in order to form the grains and then it is dropped.

Recently Completed Projects

Pattern: Old Sport by Chris de Longpré

Yarn: Recycled Tweed by Queensland Collection

From Ravelry.com:

The easy fit of a rugby jumper and striping borrowed from a vintage tennis sweater combine to make a pullover that’s ready for all the activities in a busy boy’s day. All-over ribbing, modified T sleeves, and a mock turtleneck make this a comfortable favorite.

This sweater pattern is found in the pattern booklet 

"Timeless Knits for Kids (Size 4-14)."

Pattern: Wave Pattern Blanket by Rebecca Kevelson

Yarn: Big Merino Wool by Juniper Moon Farm

From Ravelry.com:

Snuggle up under the traveling waves of this easy-to-knit blanket. It knits up quickly on big needles with simple right and left twist patterns—no cable needle necessary.



Pattern: Christmas Aviator by Susan Gardner

Yarn: Coastal Cotton by Universal Collection

Barbara Reid knitted these precious aviator hats for a special set of twin boys.Hats make a great gift for any age and we have many great suggestions for your next great hat. Stop in soon and let us help you get started!

Pattern: Bare Footin by Linda Gavaldon

Yarn: Organic Cotton by Appalachian Baby

From Ravelry.com:

Six sets of footprints dance whimsically across this small blanket in a diagonal pattern. The blanket is oh so sweet and huggable. The finished blanket size is approximately 28” x 28”.

New Emma's Yarn

The yarn on the left above is the November Emma's Colorway, and on the right are three new Emma's Practically Perfect Sock Colorways (Sage Before Beauty, Overcast and Later, Gator).

Practically Perfect Sock

Fingering weight

80% SW Merino

20% Nylon

400 yards

Simply Spectacular DK

DK Sport weight

75% SW Merino

25% Nylon

255 yardsA

Dream in Color

Kitty is using the October 2023 Pop Up Color plus Billy Kid Silk Mohair (color 041-Prince William) to knit this month's Dream in Color Pop Up Pattern, a shawl named Striking.



From Ravelry.com:

Striking is an asymmetric shawl with a exciting border of super soft luxury silk mohair. You will find it wonderfully soft and squishy ~ it’s a “dream” to knit!

Each month we will be receiving a new Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere yarn. You can use the coupon code for a discount on a pattern paired specifically with that month's yarn!