Knit Stars Scoop

  Often in this space, I talk about “effortless” projects. I’m a big believer. We can can pick them up easily, while juggling all the other balls of life. They widen the circle, allowing stitchers of all levels to play along together. Easy projects show off the yarn. And they’re wearable – simple is often the underpinning of chic. But these last couple months have reminded me of the joy of the more complex project.The kind that you can really sink your teeth into. The kind that engages the farthest reaches of my complicated mind, transports me, soothes me in a way...

One of the most magical things about yarn… Sometimes a mere *1 skein* of a very special yarn can be enough to help you feel lighter…more optimistic…more cared for.  Clinton Hill Cashmere just released a new 1-skein pattern for their Bespoke 100% cashmere yarn. “Mini Sophia” is an ultra-simple ribbed cowl that knitters of all levels will love making - and wearing. It’s a great reason to treat yourself after this rollercoaster week! Click here to choose your Bespoke colorway (or pick up several for gifts!), and we’ll send you the Mini Sophia pattern PDF for free. "I was craving that crafty community!"Loops Club...

We know of a place...A place where knitters support...laugh...learn...A safe place to show off your creativity, and to be inspired.You've had the power to go there all along 👠 - you just have to believe in yourself...And join us in LoopsClub! This week *only* we are opening signups for LoopsClub...it's the last chance this year, and the best time to gift yourself - and maybe someone else! 🎁🎁It's also your chance to add the optional Blue Bag LoopsClub luxury kits. And we're beyond thrilled to announce that the December kit will be a collab with Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber...

Have you been tempted to try the new Loops palette of New Tosh Tweed, but want to start with a super-simple project?This easy cowl is a great project to knit in your next Zoom meeting and makes a great gift..."Fake a Fade" is a signature pattern here at Loops! Holding two colors of fingering weight yarn together and marling them in the middle "fakes" a fade! Rachel made our version Okie style with colors "Grand Lake" and "Will Rogers" - just two of our new exclusive colors of New Tosh Tweed. One skein of each color is all you need!How about...

  Shelley came home from filming in NYC with a new cashmere obsession... The Clinton Hill Cashmere Company is the brainchild of knitwear designer Rebecca Kevelson. After almost a decade in the knitting industry, Rebecca launched the ultimate cashmere yarn company. This 100% cashmere yarn hails from one of the most prestigious cashmere mills in Italy. In order to create the absolute best and finest cashmere, Clinton Hill follows their yarn production from start to finish...Each spring, when the goats naturally shed their coats, the herders begin the process to harvest the cashmere. This begins by gently combing the goat,...

We've been dreaming and imagining and wondering...and just plain *jumping up and down* in anticipation of Knit Stars 5.0 this fall!Signups for the original, all-online knitting festival, conceived and created each year right here from Loops, are open now...(Have you watched the 2-minute movie trailer? We promise it will fill you with yarn-y joy and quite possibly give you chills!) ...And later this week, if you are joining us for Knit Stars 5.0 you'll get an opportunity to purchase some (totally optional!) exclusive yarns that have been curated by our instructors.We're giving Knit Stars members another opportunity to purchase yarns...