Crochet Mural Honours Susan B. Anthony

250 crafters in Rochester, New York crocheted a ​massive quilt honouring social reformer and women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony. The quilt, made of 351 squares, is 54 feet wide and 27 feet tall!

Welcoming Making

Making is a bi-annual theme-based magazine for knitters and makers and we're very excited to welcome its arrival at the shop!

The Little Garden

A few months ago we began following the test knitting of Junko Okamoto's newest sweater pattern, ​The Little Garden, knit in Moeke Heritage. Latest news on Ravelry--the pattern will be released on May 29!

Making Magazine

​Making is a bi-annual theme-based magazine for knitters and makers and we're very excited to welcome its arrival at the shop.

What's New: Lykke Driftwood Intechangeable Needle Set

Altair Scarf in Merino

We love the effect of ikat-dyed yarn in crochet. Mayumi is making the Altair scarf in Swan's Island Firefly organic merino.

Plant Fibres for Summer Knitting

We Love Ikat-Dyed Yarn in Crochet

We love the effect of ikat-dyed yarn in crochet. Mayu is making the ​Altair scarf in Swan's Island ​Firefly organic merino.

How to Successfully Make a Sweater

Ready to embark on a sweater project? Read our blog about Recipe for Success. https://threebagsfull.ca/blog/recipe-for-success/

Recipe for Success

Ready to embark on a sweater project? Here is our recipe for success.

Biscotte Self-Striping Sock Yarn

Reed Inspiration Continues!

Tees, tanks, an "upside down" jacket and​ a beautiful scarf/wrap--all inspiring possibilities for Reed, our new linen yarn.

Shibui Reed and Scarf Pattern

A few days ago we introduced one of our newest yarns, Shibui Reed, along with a charming scarf pattern from Churchmouse Yarns. We also love the Churchmouse Before and After Scarf, reyarned in Reed and, of course, we had to cast on right away.

More Ideas for Reed

A few days ago we introduced one of our newest yarns, ​Shibui Reed, along with a charming ​scarf pattern from Churchmouse Yarns. We also love the Churchmouse ​Before and After Scarf, reyarned in Reed and, of course, we had to cast on right away.

New Shibui Knits Reed Linen Yarn

Another new yarn to the shop! Shibui Knits Reed is a soft smooth linen chainette yarn that flows easily across the needles--perfect for graceful garments and accessories. So many ideas for summery projects . . .

New Swans Island Firefly Yarn

Meet our newest yarn--Swans Island Firefly. Each skein of organic merino is hand-tied and dipped in a vat of rich dye.

Firefly, a Hand-Dyed Ikat Yarn

Meet our newest yarn--​Swans Island Firefly. Each skein of organic merino is hand-tied and dipped in a vat of rich dye. When the ties are removed the the striking contrast of the resist marks is left behind, reminiscent of fireflies against a night sky.

A New Linen Yarn--Shibui Reed!

Reaching

We love the way hand-painted yarn plays out in crochet. Magical! ​Reaching is a sideways asymmetrical triangle shawl that can be made to any size. We used one skein of ​Atelier Franziska Uhl Sockenwolle in colour Tugba The Artist.

Tugba The Artist Sockenwolle

We love the way hand-painted yarn plays out in crochet. Magical! Reaching is a sideways asymmetrical triangle shawl that can be made to any size. We used one skein of Atelier Franziska Uhl Sockenwolle in colour Tugba The Artist.