Hats Hats Hats! Fair Isle Hat Knitting Kits for the Holidays

Farm to Yarn: Armscote Manor Portland Wool

We're so excited to receive these beautiful skeins of Portland Wool yarn from the 2023 clip of Armscote Manor's rare breed Portland sheep.

Hey Ottawa - We Now Have Local Pickup!

Good news for Ottawa knitters and crocheters--we now have a local pickup option for those living in the NCR. We have joined up with the lovely Adorit Boutique in the Byward Market as a pickup location for our online orders.

Settling Into Our New Home in Ottawa

Part time summer order fulfillment position available in Ottawa with Three Bags Full. If you love the idea of immersing yourself in beautiful yarn for a few hours a week, this is your dream job!

Relocation Sale

SALE! We’re having a sale on Tukuwool and Blue Sky Fibers yarn for the next two weeks in preparation for relocating our online shop. If you would like to order these sale items (or any other of our lovely products) from our online shop, now's the time.

Why We Love Rowan Felted Tweed

Rowan Felted Tweed made its debut in 2002 with just 12 shades. Today, 21 years later, it has stood the test of time as a yarn with the perfect combination of texture, softness, colour choice and durability.

Big Changes

After 17 years of yarn coziness in our little shop on Main Street, we will be closing doors to the brick-and-mortar shop on January 17, 2023.

The Paul Klee Sweater

Here at TBF we’re all a bit obsessed with the Midori Hirose Paul Klee Sweater. This jumper is inspired by the paintings of Paul Klee and the yoke plays with colours from the artist’s palette paired in small square motifs.

The Tukuwool Sweater

Sweater weather has arrived in Vancouver and we will be wearing one of our favourite (and warm) cardigans to celebrate--Marit in Tukuwool Fingering.

Working with Sparrow--Our Favourite Linen Yarn

Spring is in the air and we're thinking about knitting with Quince & Co. Sparrow. Here are a few tips for knitting with linen fibre.

Noro Kureyon Restock

Restocking Noro Kureyon—a yarn in a class of it’s own.

Swatching for the Saga Cardigan

It took three tries to find the perfect yarn combination for the Saga Cardigan!

Simple Pleasures Hat in Quince and Co Finch

Starting a Simple Pleasures Hat in Quince and Co Finch and Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair. We’ve knit many of these hats over the years but Purl Soho has updated the pattern and we’re trying out the new mods with this yummy yarn combo.

Finishing the Alleunmer Cowl

Almost finished with the Ysolda Alleunmer Cowl. Loving the simple beauty of the gansey stitch patterns in Quince and Co Chickadee Organic Heathers. We’re using the Angelica colour.

Charlotte’s Universe - Pt. 10

On to Part 10 of Barberton Daisy's Charlotte’s Universe in Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport. It’s getting so big!

Coco Knits Accessory Roll Information

Wondering about the cute Coco Knits Accessory Roll? Stop by the shop and check out this holder, perfect for all our little crafting tools. Four brilliantly designed origami-like pouches roll up into one tidy bundle! Read more about the Accessory Roll on our website and, if you come into the shop, you can see how the amazing kraft paper transforms after a spin through the washing machine (yes, we washed our shop sample, giving it a soft leather-like feel).

Primavera Flowers Granny Squares

We’re having such fun crocheting Primavera Flowers granny squares in Lettlopi. The Dadas Place photo tutorial is excellent with step-by-step instructions and once you start making these, there’s no stopping! #primaveraflowersgrannysquareblanket #lettlopi #grannysquarelove

Darning Eggs/Mushrooms

Darning eggs and mushrooms

Coco Knits Maker’s Board in Kraft

A bit of progress on the Alleunmer Cowl. Quince and Co Chickadee Organic Heather may be my “desert island” yarn! I traded my Coco Knits Maker’s Board in Grey to a friend for their Kraft colour. We each wanted the colour we didn’t have!

Moosehill Woodworks Darning Eggs

Unboxing Moosehill Woodworks darning eggs and (next layer) standing darning mushrooms. Things of beauty! Available in the shop on the weekend.