Yarn Products: Knitting Off Broadway

The New Della-Q cases!

These little animals are fun, and are great to give to the person who has everything (or a new baby!)

We decided to order these lovely sterling silver "charm" stitch markers that also double as a cute necklace.

Lavish purse handles made from a variety of natural materials such as shell, leather, wood and raffia.

These are "must haves" to make your felted bag look fabulous!

New Opal is here each 30-60 days!

Some of our unique yarn lines:

I sager yarns- Founded in 1977, Isager combines the challenges and possibilities inherent in working with yarn and needles. Marianne Isager has many innovative patterns, and uses classic, high quality, natural yarns that come in a stunning range of colors. She recently published Japanese Knits and Classic Knits. We are excited about her kids garment book, featuring 12 designs based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, that will be published this fall! Check it out at www.isagerstrik.com

Spud and Chloe yarns (a division of Blue Sky Alpaca): From the day we heard that Blue Sky Alpaca was coming out with a new line of washable, wearable wools, we knew we had to have it all! We literally put in an order for every color, every yarn and every pattern!. We hope you will be as excited as we are about this fun line with a retro vibe! Read all about this at www.spudandchloe.com.

TECHNO (the newest line of yarns from Blue Sky Alpaca): Once again, we have placed an order for every color, every yarn weight, and every pattern from this newest line which will launch this month. It's described as a modern take on 1970's neon and natural, and is a combination of baby alpaca, extra fine merino and silk. The line is described as a feather-weight "genius": Baby alpaca is blown into a mesh tube of silk for really fast knitting (size 10.5 needles) with literally no splitting.

Jamieson Yarns: Jamieson yarn, makers of Shetland yarns from pure Shetland wool since the small business was founded in 1890, didn't become the company we know today until 1980 when they started to mill the native wool of the Isles. Jamieson is very conscious of their Fair-Isle heritage, and offers beautiful and traditional patterns to support their array of colors. Customers have always asked if and when we plan to carry "true" fair-isle wool, and we hope to have forty (40) colors by our grand opening November 13th & 14th at our new store located at 1309 Broadway which is just several skeins across the parking lot. We are thrilled to offer even more for the serious knitter.

Zealana Yarns: A soft touch of New Zealand, these yarns are unique to the American market because they combine possum with merino and/or silk which yields a luscious fiber with a haze of possum fur. Don't worry, the New Zealand possum is nothing like our possums (we will have a pelt in our store for feel appeal). The possum is not native to New Zealand; it is a pest that has no natural enemies, and therefore it is doing considerable damage to the native plants, animals and birds in New Zealand. For more information on these exciting yarns, check out their website.

http://www.zealana.co.nz/us/attributes.php

Imperial Stock Ranch Wool- This company produces handcrafted, all natural beef, lamb and woolen fashions with sustainable practices that date back to 1871! We fell in love with the story of this company and in their natural dye line; they even use coffee grounds from a nearby cafe! They let nothing go to waste, and even have note cards that have snippets of wool and straw incorporated in the paper. They have a wonderful 3-ply wool, a gorgeous wool- cotton blend, and a unique 2-ply pencil-roving that knits up into a soft cloud of a garment. Their patterns are innovative, simple and fun- we can't wait to start knitting with this yarn! Check this out at www.imperialyarn.com.

Knitting Off Broadway carries a wide variety of yarns and knitting accessories, specializing in luxury and unique yarn made from natural fibers. We know you will find several things you never knew existed and won't be able to resist! We stock much of what Cass Street Depot carried in addition to new yarns. You only have to drive two blocks south of Jefferson Boulevard to our store off Broadway for yarn and accessories.

Mountain Colors: "Home Spun" and the new " Weaver's Wool" as well as new " Mountain Goat" and " Barefoot" yarn(s) are now in the shop just waiting for you to knit something wonderful. We also have Jitterbug as well as some beautiful variegated roving by Mountain Colors.

We keep collecting more colors of the very special Koigu KPPM yarn.

We now have della Q and Attenti bags for your knitting projects. These stunning bags have interior pockets for various items and will be fantastic for your knitting projects; although they can also be used as a purse. We also have more of these bags, in different shapes and sizes as well as fabrics. We also have Lexi Barnes bags which are indestructible and have many pockets with knitting in mind. The KnowKnit project bags that Natalie introduced at Cass Street Depot a few years ago, are in the shop in two sizes. The Atenti cloth project bags continue to fly off the shelves because they're absolutely great, not only for knitting projects, but as purses and totes as well. There are a few carpetbags from The Carpetbagger in Virginia remaining. All of our customers who purchase these exquisite carpetbags tell us how much they enjoy them.

You will notice a lot of color in the shop. Hand dyes seem to be the theme, since they make knitting so entertaining. If you think it's too hot to knit in the summer, there's no excuse if you make socks (or any other small project). Small projects are great to keep in your bag for sitting outside while you're chatting. We have so much new sock yarn in the shop to keep you entertained, as well as other beautiful yarns for your small projects. You are never quite sure just how your garment will turn out with some of these yarns which makes your knitting an adventure. Be brave and pick that bright color that you normally don't wear! Ask to see our Air and Fire Alchemy top-down tee. You won't believe it's the same shirt as pictured in the pattern since a "normal" cotton yarn was used. (We used a vibrant silk wool blend).

Alchemy yarns are here after a long wait through our dreary winter. This batch of colors really signals the summer season! What makes this yarn so special? As soon as you see it, you will know. Alchemy uses time-honored art techniques to create colors that transcend the typical. Pick a bright, unique color to carry you through the fall! These yarns are so fabulous to your hands; you will notice right away that you have not worked with a fiber like this before! Try these for enjoyable, cool summer knitting: The Alchemy Bamboo drapes and shines like silk, but it is an extra long fiber, making it very durable. Bamboo is also a smart fiber, creating a pocket of air between your body and the fabric, thus keeping you at a comfortable temperature! This makes great tee shirts, and looks elegant using lace patterns. " Silk purse" is dripping with color, giving the fabric dimension as you move. It makes a great camisole, or can be combined with other yarns for a very unique effect. We are also stocking other unique Alchemy yarns, as well as patterns, to inspire your knitting! Various store samples are available for your viewing pleasure.

Manos Cotton Stria is a great cotton staple. The textured cotton adds depth to any knitting, but especially to a simple patterned cardigan. It also looks so adorable as a child's garment. This yarn is kettle-dyed like its winter counterpart, the Manos Wool. Jan knitted a top-down summer cardigan using this yarn, and it's beautiful.

All of us at the shop love SOAK. In addition to the Soak minis in the original scents (Floral, Citrus, Aquae), we now have two limited edition scents as well as the new scentless/sensitive version of the already gentle Soak. We have scent bottles that asked to be smelled; however, the scent is so subtle you have to bury your face in the finished product to pick up any scent. Watch for the newest limited edition, Kismet, which will be available sometime later this year.

We have ball winders and swifts. We carry the Royal hand crank winder (large size), and both the small and large wooden swift. The large swift is the most versatile and easy to use. It clamps securely to a table, and you don't need to worry about how many yards you have to wind, this swift can handle up to 500 yards.

Some of our featured yarn brands include:

Farmhouse yarns were a fast seller when they were at Cass Street Depot. We will carry not only bulky weight, but other weights in a variety of colors and blends. You'll get little pieces of the farm in this small family run company in Connecticut. They really love their sheep; the yarns are named after members of their flock! Come see Farmhouse BoPeep's "Not Just For Socks" yarn. The sample socks in the store are very sturdy, very natural and machine washable. This yarn is great for a child's garment also. Each skein packs nearly 500 yards! Come see our new spring color of "Fat Sheep" yarn called "Oatmeal" made especially for us. We also have a few skeins remaining of their new sock yarn, "Fannie's Fingering Weight" which has several uses and is 400 yards per skein, as well as a new bamboo yarn, "Bonnie's Bamboo" which we stock in several beautiful colors. Our newest arrival is "Cotton Blossom" which is a 85% cotton, 15% rayon, hand-dyed yarn. It is stocked in absolutely gorgeous pastels.

Penny Straker patterns are available in the shop as well. Cass Street Depot carried these one of a kind, classic, beautiful patterns for the entire family. Penny was in the yarn shop business for 23 years, so she knows the importance of basic knitting designs for the discerning knitter as well as the new knitter. A trunk show, consisting of 28 hand knit garments was in the shop this past winter. For those of you who may have missed it, you can still see all Penny's patterns and purchase them from us.

As a major Westminster Fiber customer, we will offer a considerable selection of Rowan and Nashua yarns. One particular Rowan yarn, the Rowan Cash Cotton, is a lovely alternative to all other cottons for baby items. It feels so luscious and perfect on babies' soft skin. The colors come in a variety of soft pastels as well as heather earthy tones that won't scratch babies' soft skin. Rowan Tapestry has stunning color ways. It is made with soy to give the fiber a sheen and strength. The book showing the Tapestry yearns is amazing; you will be surprised that you can make a garment rather inexpensively and it will last and be striking. Marlene knitted a stunning store sample for you to see. We also have the Studio booklets in the shop. We've re-stocked the Rowan sock yarns and have several solid colors as well as variegated bamboo/wool yarn for your knitting pleasure.

Blue Sky Alpaca yarn is a bestseller at Knitting Off Broadway. We carry a wide variety of Blue Sky products. The Royal Alpaca lives up to its name. This limited edition yarn feels tight and strong like wool, but has the softness and sheen of alpaca. The Blue Sky Sport and Melange are wonderful for making just about anything. These yarns can also be doubled. The Melange is double-dyed to give the fiber depth. The Hand-Dyed Worsted is a shop favorite. Jan wears a pullover top which knitted up very quickly and blocked very easily. Since it's half merino and only the longer hair portions of alpaca (for the other half), there is virtually no shedding and very little pilling. This yarn is dyed in very small lots of twenty skeins, has a very subtle color variation, and makes a thick soft garment to keep you comfortable in these colder months. It also looks great for toasty hats and scarves. Check out the patterns we have to accompany this great yarn. We now have the Blue Sky Organic Cotton and Dyed Cotton, and have just received their Skinny Organic Cotton and Skinny Dyed Cotton. These are beautiful yarns which have a variety of uses. We also have many patterns that use this yarn, and the book, "Natural Knits for Babies and Moms" features this yarn as well as the cotton comfort yarn by Green Mountain Spinnery which we also carry. And, of course, what's not to love about the newest line: Spud & Chloe, machine washable yarns in 3 different weights in a variety of colors with cute and clever individual patterns?

Green Mountain Spinnery yarn has been in business for over twenty years. They specialize in natural fiber yarns with contemporary, yet classic, richly colored "must-touch" yarns. They use vintage equipment and grow everything they use in their Vermont Company. They also have great patterns. We just received a variety of their cotton blend yarns that we will feature in several of our spring classes using their Sylvan Spirit (a wool/tencel blend that has a beautiful drape and sheen, and holds its shape beautifully) and Cotton Comfort (a cotton/wool blend). These yarns are now in the shelves adding even more color to the shop. Several customers have used these yarns to knit lace socks (using the cotton comfort) and ever so "green" market bags (using the Sylvan Spirit). We still have a variety of colors from which you can chose.

You remember Dream In Color yarn, don't you? This yarn looks great as socks, baby jackets, and adult sweaters with excellent stitch definition and unique colors. The customers who are using this yarn, all love it! It's easy to knit, beautiful, machine washable wool, and warm! We recently received some of their one-time dyes, which won't be seen again, and are flying off the shelves.

Koigu yarn has arrived! Donna and Marlene are planning to make sweaters with this yarn. Marlene taught a "sold-out" Kiogu Ruffled Scarf class this spring, and Chris taught a Baby Kimono using either Kiogu or Claudia HandPaints yarn. Tracy crocheted two beautiful corkscrew Kiogu scarf models for a class she taught this summer.

Jade Sapphire Cashmere yarn is also in the shop. This stunning yarn comes from Mongolia and is hand-dyed. We'll be carrying it in a variety of weights; it'll be available in semi-solids, solids, and variegated colorways. Are you surprised that cashmere comes from goats? Cashmere, which grows softer with wear, has historically been referred to as "the fiber of kings" for its warmth, softness, long wear, and high price tag. It's also eight times warmer than sheep's wool and is derived from goats. Why not treat yourself (or your little prince or princess) to this luxury yarn!