Explore Denmark with Yarn Culture - June 8-18, 2026

We’re delighted to announce that registration is now open for our next Yarn Culture adventure! Denmark • June 8–18, 2026 A 10-night creative journey designed for knitters who love exploring beautiful places, learning new skills, and connecting with fellow makers. This will be our second time traveling through Denmark, and we’ve built an itinerary that blends workshops, ya...

The Set-In Sleeve

The Set-In Sleeve
The set-in sleeve is often the style we think of when we consider knitting our first sweater. It is the sleeve type most often seen in garments and is more tailored-looking than other styles. They are often found on coats, shirts, blouses and jackets, along with sweaters. Set-in sleeves allow garments to fit closely to the body with very little extra fabric at or under the arm. They are easi...

How did we choose the yarn for "Seafield" from JSTDesigns?

How did we choose the yarn for "Seafield" from JSTDesigns?
It’s always exciting when designers reach out with discounts for our newsletter subscribers. So when Jen Shiels Toland offered a discount for the Seafield Sweater, we jumped at the chance to make kits. I knew we didn’t carry the yarn Jen used for the design, but I was stumped when we didn’t have a lace/DK combination that I loved for the sweater. Instead of walking away, it was time to think o...