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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 »Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Holiday Weekend Hours: Sunday 12 to 5 pm Closed Monday and Tuesday (as usual)
Learn more »Lunenburg Pullover #2
We've finished our second Lunenburg Pullover, this time in fingering weight yarn.
Learn more »Persian Dreams Blanket
A customer is knitting the Persian Dreams blanket with The Wool Brokers Shetland 2 Ply Jumper. Stunning!
Learn more »Sophie’s Universe in 2ply Jumper Weight Shetland
Sophie’s Universe in The Wool Brokers 2ply jumper weight Shetland, on loan from a customer for the summer. Amazing!
Learn more »Shetland Colour Work Sweater
Finished this epic sweater! Gotta love Shetland for colour work.
Learn more »The Book of Haps
Just arrived--The Book of Haps! "Hap", the Scottish word for a simple shawl or wrap, has a particular association with the Shetland islands where for centuries these shawls have been knit for everyday wear and sale.
Learn more »The Best Little Shetland Sweater
Learn more »Blocking the Hansel Shawl Step-By-Step
Blocking the Hansel Shawl Step-by-Step
Learn more »A Sweater for Spring
Inspired yesterday to start a spring sweater, we were drawn immediately to the Jamieson and Smith Shetland in a beautiful heathered yellow colour.
Learn more »Introducing Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool
We're excited to introduce our newest yarn, Jamieson and Smith 2 Ply Jumper weight, the 100% Shetland wool traditionally used in knitting Fair Isle garments.
Learn more »Yokes
Exciting news! Yokes, Kate Davies' homage to the yoked sweater, will be ready for ordering next week.We're taking preorders, so if you'd like a copy of this beautiful book, please email with your phone number or give us a call.
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