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[SCOOP] New dyer love
This month we are welcoming Lichen and Lace to our February Pop-Up Shop! An independent dyer from New Brunswick, Canada, Megan has slowly grown her dye studio – from hobby, to passion, to art. Her colors have made her a favorite of knitters across the globe. To introduce Lichen and Lace to you, we chose their single-ply…
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[SCOOP] It’s not selfish if it’s yarn 😉
As we reach the end of “selfish knitting month” we have one more squishy-soft, instant gratification project to share, that you’ll probably want to keep for yourself…. This cowl has been a favorite at Loops. We love the combination of that speckled robin’s egg blue and mustard gold. And these bulky fisherman’s ribs stand up and say, “I’m…
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[SCOOP] Orange you glad…? 🍊
A few months ago, Shelley and her friend, Knit Star Gaye “GG” Glasspie, were chatting about their mutual love of cashmere – specifically, Bespoke 100% Cashmere from Clinton Hill Cashmere! GG was lamenting that Bespoke Cashmere wasn’t yet available in her favorite color… 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Orange! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Well, Shelley loves a good surprise…so she called up…
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A Kit with Star Power! 🌟
Six years ago, we started a little Club that’s become so much more than yarn… It’s literally a whole world of of support for your personal yarn journey – wherever you might be on the path. 🌎 💙 Daily connection and 24/7/365 encouragement from fiber friends around the world… Concierge support from your favorite local-turned-global yarn…
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The cashmere we waited a year for! 😅
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 💞 It’s this simple: With any purchase of $50 or more from LoopsLove.com or the Loops store, we’ll include this super-comfy Knit the World Together™ 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 at this emPower People site. Manos del Uruguay Serenafrom $ 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!) 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 the 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? 🌪 Not sure about you, but a shawl called “Unwind” is exactly what we need right now! 🤪 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 💡
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. 💡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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