Friday May 18th, 2012


Araucania Huasco yarn is really something you must see for yourself. Beautiful, rich, vibrant color combinations that are sure to inspire your next project. Araucania’s production process is inspired by the ancient cultures of Chile and to obtain a unique product of a very high quality they have paid careful attention to really master the raw material. The colors are inspired by the nature of Chile, its flowers, the color of the mountains or by the dusks of the South.
Huasco = 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool with approx 450 yards per 100g that knits to 7.5sts per inch on a US 4 needle.
www.araucaniayarns.com
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Thursday May 10th, 2012


Need a new project bag or purse this summer?
Carry around your projects in style! Magpie’s has a great selection of bags and cases for all your knitting and crocheting needs. We carry a variety of brands, styles and colors from Namaste, Mango Moon, Vivid Allon, Frabjous Fibers, Lantern Moon, Dell Q and MORE!
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Thursday April 26th, 2012


Claudia Hand Painted Yarns are truly some of the most beautiful yarns you’ve ever seen. Their unique and enchanting color combinations and soft texture make these yarns very desirable. Claudia Hand Painted comes in 100% Cotton and 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool. These fingering weight yarns are perfect for socks and many other types of projects. Since this is a hand painted yarn, each skein is unique and never repeated, which guarantees a one-of-a-kind project no one else has.
Claudia Hand Painted 100% Cotton
Material: 100% Cotton
Fiber Weight: Fingering Weight
Actual Weight: 50 grams
Yardage: 130 yd
Care: Hand wash, do not wring, lay flat to dry.
Claudia Hand Painted 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool
Material: 100% Merino Wool
Fiber Weight: Fingering Weight
Actual Weight: about 45 grams
Yardage: 172 yd
Care: Hand or machine wash, lay flat to dry.
http://www.claudiaco.com/
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Monday March 5th, 2012


Magpie’s carries 100 BRIGHT, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL colors of Rauma’s Finullgarn yarn!
Finullgarn is a fingering weight, plied yarn. Made from 100% wool it is suited to making hats, scarves, sweaters, ponchos, blankets, shawls, pullovers and vests. We carry one of each color in stock, and you pick out you favorite colors and we will order any quantity you need of each. Finullgarn is the perfect yarn for colorwork projects like these…

You can also pair it with the absolutely stunning Kauni to make something everyone will be asking you about. Create color patterns that are sure to make you say, “Wow!” without even trying, just let these yarns do the work for you.

We have a number of awesome patterns that are perfect for showing off Finullgarn’s colors and that will give you a project you love and want to show off to everyone you see!
www.nordicfiberarts.com
www.kauni.com
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Wednesday February 8th, 2012


Yes, we said paper yarn! You’ve gotta come in to see and feel for yourself. Papier by Universal Yarn is a 75% paper / 25% nylon chunky weight soft-to-the-touch yarn, available in a range of 8 striking colors inspired by Asia. Seeing is believing with this unique textured yarn — perfect for next-to-the-skin wear vests, sweaters, and home decor accessories. Papier feels great, you would never guess it’s mostly paper.
Fiber Content- 75% Paper, 25% Nylon • Gauge- 3-3.75 stitches per inch on US 9-11
Yardage- 68 yards per 50 gram ball
Also be sure to stop in and see a finished model of this fashionable vest and pick out your favorite color to make your own! Click Here for Your Free Butterfly Vest Pattern
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