My Sister Knits has finally received our shipment from Retrosaria Rosa Pomar! It was stuck in customs for quite a while and we’re thrilled the boxes finally made their way to us! We’ve restocked Mondim, Brusca, and Matiz. In addition, we’ve added Pegulhal to our carefully chosen collection of Rosa’s yarns.

It looks like winter, such as it was, is behind us and it’s time for vest weather! Vests and slipovers are classic pieces perfect for transitioning to warmer weather. They’re trending right now and there’s a good reason for that. How nice to have a garment to layer over whatever top you’re wearing when you need a little something extra but not too much.

My Sister Knits’ eagerly anticipated shipments from HipKnitShop in Norway have arrived! We are the only shop in the United States to carry this fun yarn. It’s fun for several reasons. The colorways put a smile on your face, their patterns written for their yarn are joyful and whimsical, and the Hip Wool and Fluff knit up quickly! 

It’s like Christmas this week at My Sister Knits! There are so many new things arriving every day! Grab yourself a nice cup of your favorite beverage and settle in to find out all about our newest goodies!

We have a new sample in the shop! Did you read the newsletter about our new sparkly sequined yarn a few weeks ago and wonder how you might incorporate it into a project? If so, My Sister Knits has an answer for you!

My Sister Knits always has a variety of classes each month; essential skills, fun things to create, and some clinics to learn techniques. 

The following is a listing of our classes in March. Scroll through to see if there’s something that piques your interest!

 My Sister Knits has some new items that will put a smile on your face and cause happiness when you use them! We think everyone can use a little bit of happiness right now.

The My Sister Knits community is highly anticipating our upcoming delivery of Re:Designed project bags and needle organizers. Re:Designed is a Danish company whose motto is “consume less, buy better”. Danish design has a few foundational principles. They believe that objects should be both beautiful and useful, creating a balance of form and function. Danish designers value natural materials chosen for their durability and the way they age. Long lasting items are greatly valued.

Blue Sky Fibers has some beloved classic patterns that stand the test of time. For example, My Sister Knits has a sample on display right now that has been out since 2015. Not the sample, the pattern! You may have noticed it if you’ve been in the shop lately. 

My Sister Knits has a new book that we want everyone to know about! A customer brought it in, showed it to Julie, and she ordered some. The other day, when I was in the shop, I sat down and took some time to browse through it. I was more enthusiastic about it with every turn of the page! 

You thought the holidays were over, didn’t you? Have you put every last decoration away? There’s always one that gets left behind. We bet you finished all of your holiday knitting and are taking a breather from deadlines, right?

Who’s ready to start cabling? A small project or two is an excellent way to begin and may lead to a gorgeous all-over cabled sweater in your future! As with any new technique, it’s handy to practice with something like a hat. My Sister Knits has found a great hat for just that purpose!

At the beginning of each year I like to ponder what I want to learn during the next 12 months. What do I love about knitting in terms of techniques? What do I want to improve? What type of projects might I want to make?

My Sister Knits wishes everyone a happy season, whatever holiday you celebrate!

For those of you waiting for My Sister Knits to restock Danish CaMaRose yarns, you’re in luck! We received a shipment of 3 large boxes full of Snefnug and Midnatssol in the most gorgeous colors earlier in the week! 

There’s a sample at My Sister Knits that has caught my eye for quite a while. It’s the Roma Vest designed by Mochiknits, using Circus Tonic Merino Possum. Now, I don’t wear vests, or I haven’t until I saw this one! The details are exquisite, as are the buttons and the yarn. This vest would be a 3 season staple to anyone’s wardrobe! I’d love to throw it over whatever I have on as I get cooler in the evening. Sometimes a sweater is too much.

If you or someone you know is a sock knitter, My Sister Knits has two books for you! They’re both by Charlotte Stone, creator of Stone Knits. Charlotte’s passion is colorwork and her designs are delightful. Each book has 25 patterns for fun and whimsical socks.

My Sister Knits has Andrea Mowry’s Ooey Gooey Cowl on display! If you loved the design of her Ooey Gooey sweater for The New York Sheep and Wool Festival (fondly known as Rhinebeck) this year but didn’t want to take on a large project, this cowl is for you!

Just this week My Sister Knits received a shipment of Rosa Pomar yarn from Portugal! I love everything about this yarn so much! Where do I start? With the label art? The Portuguese sheep? Rosa’s passion for saving breeds that are almost extinct? How about with the yarn itself………

Those of us at My Sister Knits love to help our customers and sometimes that means passing along what we’ve learned. I have just recently learned about a technique for knitting small circumferences that is a game changer! I hope I’m not the only one who didn’t know about this!