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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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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!
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »Noro Kureyon Restock
Restocking Noro Kureyon—a yarn in a class of it’s own.
Learn more »Swatching for the Saga Cardigan
It took three tries to find the perfect yarn combination for the Saga Cardigan!
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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.
Learn more »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!
Learn more »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).
Learn more »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
Learn more »Darning Eggs/Mushrooms
Darning eggs and mushrooms
Learn more »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!
Learn more »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.
Learn more »Maker’s Board
This! The best crafter’s tool ever! Coco Knits thoughtfully designed Maker’s Board has so many uses—patterns, recipes, tablet stand . . . And an amazing extra, the kraft paper sleeve is washable. I brought mine home last night and I’m so smitten, ready to take a snow day and knit.
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