The cashmere we waited a year for! πŸ˜…

We’ve been waiting almost a year for this luscious, luxury yarn from Malabrigo to arrive! “Caprino” is Spanish for “goat,” a nod to the 20% cashmere combined with 80% superfine merino that makes this yarn next-to-your-neck soft. Loretta made “Doo Wop” by Lisa Hannes using 2 skeins each of Natural, Plomo, and Matisse Blue on…

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A Holiday Special Edition!!

In the midst of a very non-traditional Thanksgiving season, we’d like to continue a beloved Loops tradition… The kinder, more relaxed Black Friday πŸ’ž It’s this simple: With any purchase of $50 or more fromΒ LoopsLove.comΒ or the Loops store, we’ll include this super-comfy Knit the World Togetherβ„’ mask free – now through Tuesday, or while they…

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emPower People purple DK yarn

Join the emPower people project and knit, crochet or sew your purple bandana using DK-weight yarn! You need 225 yards of DK yarn and size 7 needles. Find all the info and download the free patterns atΒ this emPower People site.Β  Manos del Uruguay SerenafromΒ $ 16.99

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Welcome to Loops Town!

What to do, see, eat, and pack for your big visit to Tulsa. You’ve always dreamed of a trip to the land of Loops…hand-dyed fibers, exclusive patterns, and friendly faces as far as the eye can see! But can you make a weekend of it? You betcha! Tulsa is a booming city full of green,…

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Hot Loops Fall 2020

$ 25.00 (Register here!)Β  Join us for our signature virtual event, 7pm Friday, September 25th! We’ll reveal our 2020 Fall Hot Loops Wall, featuring one indie dyer, exclusive colorways…and theΒ projects we’ll be showcasing for these fabulous yarns will take your breath away! Each one is curated to the yarn, on trend and knit or crocheted…

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Let’s Unwind together… 🏝️

Anyone feel a little wound up these days? πŸŒͺ Not sure about you, but a shawl called “Unwind” is exactly what we need right now! πŸ€ͺ Tracy Millar from the Grocery Girls podcast designed this top-down triangle shawl “to help you unwind from life’s crazy days. It’s a relaxing and uncomplicated pattern repeating soothing and…

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Scoop: The shape-shifter πŸ’‘

Does your handknit wardrobe include a shape-shifter yet? Every knitter needs one. A piece that goes from shawl to cowl to poncho to sweater with a simple sleight of hand. Andrea Mowry’s Everyway Shawl is our dream shape-shifting piece…a quick-to-make exercise in movement and color that keeps your eyes moving across stripes and angles. πŸ’‘Drape…

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Free yarn movies to watch this week 🌟

The heart of the Loops mission is to spread joy and inspiration. We know that sharing smiles and fiber love can be a ray of hope shining though the clouds – and so we’re bringing it back… We are so proud of Knit Stars and what it has done to inspire and nurture knitters around…

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My get-through-this-together shawl 🌈

This was my first COVID project, in the earliest days of the pandemic when my mind could only handle something super simple. It turned out to be the perfect choice – easy, mindless, meditative and colorful. Each time I pulled it out, it put a smile on my face. I bet it could do the…

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An almost-edible shawl debut πŸ˜‹πŸ˜

With a background in painting, knitwear designer Ambah O’BrienΒ (shown above, left)Β has a passion for color and interesting design. Her designs are straightforward to make, size inclusive and oh-so-wearable! When not designing, Ambah can be found wandering about her vegetable garden, sewing, thrifting or going for a beach ramble on the coast in Southern Victoria, Australia.…

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Fresh scoop of freebies 🍨

We love each and every Looper out there…πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ Knitters that knit everyday. Knitters that knit when they can. Crocheters that always have a project on hand. And especially those of you that are dreaming of taking the next step. This Scoop’s for you! And because you deserve a treat, ALL of the patterns we’re sharing…

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A Constellation of Stars πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«

What makes someone a Star? Hard work. Dedication. Curiosity. Leadership. Passion. A Star is someone who breaks new ground and then shows us how to shine. And when we all have a place to shine, we can light up the sky. Our gaze if fixed on a stunning collection of designers and artists coming together…

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Scoop Special Edition πŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ–€

We all know there are much more important things happening in the world right now than yarn. We also know it’s so important to continue to support independent makers – especially BIPOC – during this time. So, while we did postpone the Knit Stars Season 5 yarn sale by a week, it’s happening – starting…

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We are all stitched together πŸ’™

If you’ve had your head down knitting this week, and have missed the crucial conversation around George Floyd in your fiber community, please tune in, take it in, learn, and find a way to support.Β  If you’re not sure where or how to begin, here are some suggestions: This very simple but powerful infographic seriesΒ is…

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My dream yarn, your dream price πŸ₯°

Dream a little dream today. You just never know when it will come true. When I started a little yarn store 15 years ago, I never dreamed that we’d one day have our own yarn brand. Never imagined I’d journey up into the mountains of Peru, hang out with these fuzzy fellas at 15,000 feet,…

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Scoop: my wrinkled sweaters πŸ™ˆ

The wrinkles and little imperfections in these sweaters? Take them as aΒ very good sign. These are my 3 all-time favorite sweaters in my personal hand-knit wardrobe. One is at least 7 years old. I wear these All. The. Time. And they’re all made from the same yarn: “Sparrow” 100% linen (link) from Quince & Co.…

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Our anniversary gift to you 🎁

Do you and your stash have a love-hate relationship? πŸ˜‡πŸ˜ˆ You’re not alone! Now – with so many of us at home – is the perfect time to organize your stash and works in progress, and rediscover the treasures that are hiding within…✨ This week, to celebrate Loops’ 15th Anniversary, I’m doing a series of…

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Mask and they shall receive πŸ’™

By now, you know that our health care workers are running short on masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). We want to help! Join us in a make-along and help raise funds for PPE for our health care workers on the front lines. Fifty percent of all sales of this yarn will go to…

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Your path to the clouds πŸŒ₯

When you’re starting your climb up the mountain, the people at the top of their game seem to sit in the clouds. In your wildest dreams, you won’t ever reach the clouds… But despite the obstacles, you begin to take those steps up the hill, one foot after another. And you keep reminding yourself, those…

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