Knit Stars Scoop

The stars are aligning. It’s coming together. And so much is coming soon, as Loops becomes Knit Stars.If I could wave a magic wand, it would all happen overnight. Growing pains are real, my friends – but also really exciting! ✨That’s okay. It gives us a chance to make sure all the things we love about Loops stay the same – while we work hard behind-the-scenes to bring the Knit Stars experiences together.As this summer and fall unfold, even more of the Stars will come into view. We will have so much to share with you. We’re all still getting...

Our "weird little hobbies" have much more power than we realize. By connecting with others who share our passions, we truly can save the world. ❤Shelley wrote this TEDx talk last year, just before COVID hit. The talk was postponed by the organizers again and again…but finally, she got to deliver it on stage and it was just released on the TED site!Now, dear yarn friends, we need your help to spread the word! With 3 quick, simple steps, you can help Shelley promote positive change through knitting:STEP 1: Click here to watch Shelley’s short TED talk on YouTube...STEP 2: While you’re there,...

  Ask and you shall receive! 🧞‍♂️Ever since Knit Stars began six years ago, so many of you have asked us to offer Stephen West’s wildly popular workshop from Knit Stars Season 1 as its own standalone course…So here it is! 💃🏽In the just-released Stephen West QuickStars workshop, Stephen empowers you with his “Westknits Bestknits” - dozens of the most popular tricks from his in-person classes, combined in one workshop you can watch now, own forever, and refer to again and again.Stephen will teach you...🌟 Two-color brioche the simple way🌟 “Shortcut rows” - an easier version of short rows🌟 I-cord cast-on, i-cord...

Remember when Louisa Harding visited Loops Utica? Dear loyal Scoop reader…We’re sharing some really big news this week. Like, REALLY big.For some of you, it may feel bigger than for others.If you’ve been with us from the earliest days of the Loops Utica store (16 years ago!)…if you remember moments like the Utica store flood…when the alpaca pooped in the parking lot...or when we collected hundreds of knit blankets for families that lost their homes in the Moore tornado…this news might feel huge.Remember when we made all those blankets for those affected by the Moore tornado? If you’ve joined our circle...

Maybe you got flowers... maybe you even got to sleep in this Mother's Day. But did you get your deepest desire... more time with your favorite passion, learning from the best of the best?  💫Our once-yearly, Earlybird Sale on Knit Stars Masterclass Events - the upcoming fall Season AND all the previous Seasons - ends at midnight Pacific TONIGHT. Earlybirds save $30 on each Season - so it's the best time to treat yourself.Reserve your seat for Season 6, and you'll have workshops to look forward to from all these Stars... Ambah O’Brien (yarn partner: Moondrake Co.)Casapinka (yarn partner: AT Haynes House Yarns)Dana Williams-Johnson (yarn partner:...

Fifteen years ago, I experienced my first workshop with a star knitting teacher - Lucy Neatby.My first thought was: “How did I stumble along knitting for so many years without knowing all this?”My second thought was: “Every knitter deserves access to this level of teaching.”This is why Knit Stars - the first and only knitting masterclass event of its kind - was established six years ago.And it’s why I’m inviting you to be a part of this global, all-online event.From now through May 9, you can sign up for Knit Stars Season 6 at special Earlybird pricing of $199 -...