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Little Women yarn palette (6 colorways) | House Blend no. 2 | PREORDER
$ 33.00
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I am delighted to offer preorders for all six of my Little Women-inspired colorways on House Blend no. 2, my perfect yarn blend for shawls and accessories. Choose your color and we'll happily dye it for you. Please note that shipping timeframes are an estimate based on our dye capacity.
A generous dose of cashmere, the perfect twist.
I chose my House Blend yarn bases for their softness, drape, and quality. You put time and love into your knitting project, and we make your yarn with an equal amount of care.
The process begins in my San Francisco home studio. First, I imagine a fresh color palette that brings to life the story we’re celebrating. Then, depending on the technique needed, one of my dye partners or I will create the colorway by hand in small batches of just 4 or 5 skeins at a time.
I firmly believe that color applied by hand, like this, takes on a vibrancy and life that can’t be mass-produced. Each skein is full of kindness, beauty, and an authentic connection to a story you love.
Little Skein House Blend no. 2
70% superwash fine merino wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon
400 yards | 115 grams
3-ply constructionTo knit All My Girls, you will need 2 skeins of a main color and 1 skein of a coordinating color.
Color notes:
● Lake Geneva (aqua blue) | inspired by Amy: A perfectly pert soft aqua, with some skeins leaning more blue and some leaning more green.
● Vanity Fair (coral) | inspired by Meg: A rich coral with shades of rose and watermelon, like blushing cheeks and roses by candelight.
● Soft Sunshine (buttercup yellow) | inspired by Beth: A soft buttercup yellow, like Beth's quiet and sunshiny, gently speckled with sparse dots of gold.
● Good Strong Words (soft green) | inspired by Jo: This is a complex green, soft in some lights and strong in others, with undertones of yellow sunshine and a mature overwash of grey.
● Marry for Love (deep green) | inspired by Marmee: A wise and cool deep green with layers of Yankee wisdom, blue and grey.
● Pickwick Club (deep blue grey) | inspired by Laurie: A slightly melancholy deep blue-grey.
Yarn details and care instructions on the tabs (above).
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House Blend no. 2 leans toward heavy fingering weight. It creates a soft, plush yet still drapey fabric, and has a lovely firm twist.
● Blend no. 2 is composed of 70% superwash fine Merino wool, 20% cashmere, and 10% nylon.
● Use for next-to-skin accessories like shawls, cowls, fingering weight hats and mitts.
● Not ideal for socks because of the fine wool and cashmere content (the regular wear and tear of socks will cause pilling, so they won't last as long).
● For shawls, aim for a gauge of 18 to 24 stitches per 4 inches, which is usually achieved with a needle size of US 5 to 6 (3.75 to 4.0 mm).
Beauty in difference. Each skein is dyed by hand in small batches of just 4 or 5 skeins. There will be variations in color intensity and placement. We think that’s part of what makes each skein perfect – they’re not identical. If you will be using more than 1 skein in your project, alternate skeins to blend any color differences.
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Care for your Little Skein yarn as you would a fine garment.
Your finished shawl or other item should be hand-washed in cold water with a gentle wool wash and cold-water rinse. Depending on the difference in chemistry between your local water and mine, there may be some color bleeding in the wash process. Washing and rinsing in cold water will help to minimize this.
Learn more about how water affects color in this article in the June 2018 issue of Spin Off magazine.
Little Women | Winter Sock
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An ultra-soft and durable sock yarn, with an angelic halo of mohair.
Winter Sock is a lovely choice for luxury socks, and you can use it for shawls and lightweight garments as well.
It contains 20% kid mohair which gives the blend strength and warmth, the ability to wick away moisture, and its delightful halo. Kid mohair is softer than other mohair fibers and yet doesn’t pill and has the soft look and lustre of silk.
The process of creating your yarn begins in my San Francisco home studio. First, I imagine a fresh color palette that brings to life the story we’re celebrating. Then, depending on the technique needed, one of my dye partners or I will create the colorway by hand in small batches of just 4 or 5 skeins at a time.
I firmly believe that color applied by hand, like this, takes on a vibrancy and life that can’t be mass-produced. Each skein is full of kindness, beauty, and an authentic connection to a story you love.
Little Skein Winter Sock
55% superwash Merino wool, 20% kid mohair, 25% nylon
430 yards | 100 grams
4-ply constructionColorway: Little Women
Color notes: As part of my Little Women collection, I've used the colorways developed for all four March girls in this gently variegated sock yarn, layered an overwash of silver hope and speckled it with blush, gentle rose and platinum.
Yarn details and care instructions on the tabs (above)
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Winter Sock is a light fingering weight yarn that plumps after its first wash.
• Winter Sock is composed of 55% superwash fine Merino wool, 20% kid mohair, and 25% nylon.
• Kid mohair is softer than other mohair fibers, and it has a silk-like quality. Mohair is made from the fiber of Angora goats and is durable, resilient and has a high lustre. When dyed, it tends to look softer in color.
• Winter Sock makes for a wonderful substitute for MCN socks. It is soft and yet extra durable because of its mohair and nylon content.
• Ideal for socks and also looks beautiful as a shawl or in a fingering weight garment.
• For socks, aim for a gauge of 8 stitches per inch, which is usually achieved with a needle size of 2.25mm to US size 2 (2.75mm).
Beauty in difference. Each skein is dyed by hand in small batches of just 4 or 5 skeins. There will be variations in color intensity and placement. We think that’s part of what makes each skein perfect – they’re not identical. If you will be using more than 1 skein in your project, alternate skeins to blend any color differences.
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Hand wash, air dry.
Although Winter Sock contains superwash Merino wool, because of the kid mohair content, it should be hand washed with a gentle wool wash and cold-water rinse.
Depending on the difference in chemistry between your local water and mine, there may be some color bleeding in the wash process. Washing and rinsing in cold water will help to minimize this. You can learn more about how water affects color in this article in the June 2018 issue of Spin Off magazine.
Always let your socks air dry to prevent shrinking and to keep them looking their best.
Little Women shawl kit | PREORDER
$ 172.00
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Know who you are and love with your whole heart.
Sisters, whether born into the same family or sisterhood built from friendship later in life, are the best of all, and no story expresses the joy of sisters more than Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
The March sisters are whimsical and wholesome, spend boisterous hours outdoors with mischief and fun, and remain, throughout their lives, each other’s steadfast and true friends.
Although it was written 150 years ago, Little Women is about growing up and growing into who we are meant to be. Despite the gender constraints of the day, each sister finds the place that makes her truly happy. Jo shows us that women can be writers and intellects. Meg's romantic nature shows us the value of making a home.
Even though the sisters are so different in temperament and interests, each has a warm and pure love for the other, and they are surrounded by others who love and appreciate how authentic and open-hearted they are.
Little Women shows us that love, given without expectation of gain, is the most truly rewarding part of life.
About our shawl kit
Bring a bit of the love and comfort of Little Women into your knitting life with our Little Women shawl kit, which contains:
• A beautiful shawl pattern: The shawl itself is styled as a sampler, with different stitch patterns to represent each of the girls and an applied edging representing Marmee, whose wise counsel knits everyone together. While the shawl looks complex, it is well within the skill range of an adventurous beginner and is entertaining for an intermediate knitter.
• 3 skeins of luxurious yarn: Our yarn palette is inspired by each of the girls, Marmee, and Laurie—and all the colors coordinate beautifully. Choose your favorite color (or your favorite sister) for the main color and choose an accent edging. Yarn is dyed to order, by me, on my luxurious House Blend no. 2 base.
• A perfectly illustrated project bag: The kit’s project bag is beautifully sewn from original fabric that was created from gorgeous and delicate watercolor illustrations by artist Jennifer Potter. The project bag perfectly captures the March’s foibles and triumphs.
• Useful and inspired extras: I’ve rounded out the kit with a set of useful and inspired items to make you laugh and help you remember the story as you begin to knit your shawl. Light a candle gently scented of Meg’s bread and jam, secure an inspired enamel pin on your coat lapel, or add one of the whimsical page flags to your current novel.
Kit options and pricing are on the next tab (see above)
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Luxe kit | $176
• Immediate PDF download of the pattern
• 3 skeins of dyed-to-order yarn in the colors of your choice on my luxurious House Blend no. 2 base
House Blend no. 2
70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon
Fingering weight
400 yards | 115g
3-ply construction• Drawstring project bag (with upgrades to other sizes available)
• Surprise set of themed stitch markers
• Pickled Lime progress marker
• Little Women page flags by Girl of All Work
• 2 ounce hand-poured soy candle by North Ave Candles
• Themed enamel pin by The Clever Clove
• Little Women themed greeting card
• Ravelry code (in your kit box) to add the pattern to your library
Yarn & pattern (only) kit | $106
• Immediate PDF download of the pattern
• 3 skeins of dyed-to-order yarn in the colors of your choice on my luxurious House Blend no. 2 base
• Ravelry code (in your kit box) to add the pattern to your library
Knit from stash kit | $78
Knit from Stash kits are for knitters who want all the luxury of a luxe kit but want to choose yarn from their stash. You’ll get everything in the luxe kit except the yarn.
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Shipping details
This listing is for our fully customized Little Women shawl kit, and it is a preorder. We'll start making your kit and dyeing your yarn after you've placed your order.
Because we have limited production capacity (and because we want to make sure each kit is perfect), I've set up orders by estimated ship date. Please keep in mind that this is an estimated date, and we will try to ship earlier if we can, and likewise, it may be a bit later if we run into longer-than-usual lead times getting supply restocks.
All My Girls shawl pattern PDF
$ 7.00
All My Girls shawl brings to life the story of Little Women in stitches and color. The shawl itself is styled as a sampler, with different stitch patterns to represent...
Pickled Lime progress marker
$ 3.00
Cheer yourself on as you knit. Progress markers attach to your knitting with a secure, yet still delicate, lobster clasp that's light enough that it won't stretch out your stitches...
Little Women sock 'n book tote | PREORDER
$ 36.00
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This is a preorder and will ship in 4-5 weeks, and sooner if we can.
Handmade to last, fabric that tells a story.A Little Skein project bag is for the knitter who loves making and reading with equal passion.
You put your knitting and your time into a project bag, and we put in kindness, good feelings, and an authentic connection to a story you love.
The process begins in my San Francisco home studio. First, I work with an artist to illustrate a theme for the story we’re celebrating. Then, I print the design on a substantial cotton-linen blend of fabric, and my team and I begin sewing.
• Be inspired every day. You don’t need a special occasion to use special things. A Little Skein bag is like a favorite book that fills you with happy memories every time you see it.
• Delight in beauty. Our handmade touch is distinct, from covered zipper ends to fully enclosed seams. When you use your Little Skein bag, you will know that it has been made with expert care, designed to last for years.
• Feel good about what you buy. We believe in people who work creatively, and we put these values into everything we do. Your project bag is made by a team who are compensated fairly for their expert craftsmanship, from the artist who draws the illustration to the person who hand-wraps your bag.
Size info and more on the tabs (above).
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Sizes to match your knitting process, not just your project.
Each knitter’s process is as unique to them as their final project so we make project bags that suit how you like to knit. There are options for knitters who like to travel light, who need a bigger bag to keep their supplies all together, or who want to add a just little more to their project bag like a book or notions pouch.Sock n' book totes:
• Our most lightweight bag for on-the-go knitting
• Holds 1 skein plus a small book
• Capacity for approx. 120 cubic inches
• 9” tall and 4” wide when flat, with a rectangular bottom
• Built-in sturdy cotton handles so you can loop the bag over your arm while knitting from it
• Open top for easy knitting while standing
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Beauty in difference. Each bag is carefully handcrafted, so there will be some variation in where the fabric print is placed and minor variations in size or shape. We think that’s part of what makes each bag perfect – they’re not identical.
Care for your Little Skein bag as you would a fine sewn garment. It can be washed if needed, and advice on washing is in my FAQ.
Do you have allergies? I keep a well-organized and sparkling studio, without scents or stray threads. But the studio is also beagle-friendly. I keep Molly safely away from sewing and packing, but if you are highly allergic to dogs, please be aware that your bag will not be hypoallergenic.
Literary candles
$ 6.00
Something as simple as a candle can create a glow of warmth and hope, as you snuggle under a blanket with knitting and reading at hand. These lovely 2 ounce...
Little Women sock zip | PREORDER
$ 42.00
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This is a preorder and will ship in 4-5 weeks, and sooner if we can.
Handmade to last, fabric that tells a story.
A Little Skein project bag is for the knitter who loves making and reading with equal passion.
You put your knitting and your time into a project bag, and we put in kindness, good feelings, and an authentic connection to a story you love.
The process begins in my San Francisco home studio. First, I work with an artist to illustrate a theme for the story we’re celebrating. Then, I print the design on a substantial cotton-linen blend of fabric, and my team and I begin sewing.
• Be inspired every day. You don’t need a special occasion to use special things. A Little Skein bag is like a favorite book that fills you with happy memories every time you see it.
• Delight in beauty. Our handmade touch is distinct, from covered zipper ends to fully enclosed seams. When you use your Little Skein bag, you will know that it has been made with expert care, designed to last for years.
• Feel good about what you buy. We believe in people who work creatively, and we put these values into everything we do. Your project bag is made by a team who are compensated fairly for their expert craftsmanship, from the artist who draws the illustration to the person who hand-wraps your bag.
Size info and more on the tabs (above).
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Sizes to match your knitting process, not just your project.
Each knitter’s process is as unique to them as their final project so we make project bags that suit how you like to knit. There are options for knitters who like to travel light, who need a bigger bag to keep their supplies all together, or who want to add a just little more to their project bag like a book or notions pouch.Socks zips:
• Ideal for 1 skein projects
• Interfaced with extra-lofty fleece, which keeps sharper sock needles from poking through
• Capacity of approx. 62 cubic inches
• 10” wide and 7.5” tall, with a rectangular bottom
• Zipper closure to keep your project safe while also making sure not to catch or snag your yarn
• Optional wristlet handle for knitters who like to carry their knitting bag all by itself
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Beauty in difference. Each bag is carefully handcrafted, so there will be some variation in where the fabric print is placed and minor variations in size or shape. We think that’s part of what makes each bag perfect – they’re not identical.
Care for your Little Skein bag as you would a fine sewn garment. It can be washed if needed, and advice on washing is in my FAQ.
Do you have allergies? I keep a well-organized and sparkling studio, without scents or stray threads. But the studio is also beagle-friendly. I keep Molly safely away from sewing and packing, but if you are highly allergic to dogs, please be aware that your bag will not be hypoallergenic.
Little Women page flags
$ 6.50
Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy These little page flags are utterly whimsical and yet also practical. Use them as a bookmark or just to decorate your journal. Each pack has...
Little Women | a Literary Knitter greeting card
$ 4.00
The best way to say hello to a knitterly friend: with an old-fashioned card in the mail. I love sending – and receiving – an old-fashioned card in the mail. Nothing...
Little Women shawl zip | PREORDER
$ 52.00
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This is a preorder and will ship in 4-5 weeks, and sooner if we can.
Handmade to last, fabric that tells a story.
A Little Skein project bag is for the knitter who loves making and reading with equal passion.
You put your knitting and your time into a project bag, and we put in kindness, good feelings, and an authentic connection to a story you love.
The process begins in my San Francisco home studio. First, I work with an artist to illustrate a theme for the story we’re celebrating. Then, I print the design on a substantial cotton-linen blend of fabric, and my team and I begin sewing.
• Be inspired every day. You don’t need a special occasion to use special things. A Little Skein bag is like a favorite book that fills you with happy memories every time you see it.
• Delight in beauty. Our handmade touch is distinct, from covered zipper ends to fully enclosed seams. When you use your Little Skein bag, you will know that it has been made with expert care, designed to last for years.
• Feel good about what you buy. We believe in people who work creatively, and we put these values into everything we do. Your project bag is made by a team who are compensated fairly for their expert craftsmanship, from the artist who draws the illustration to the person who hand-wraps your bag.
Size info and more on the tabs (above).
-
Sizes to match your knitting process, not just your project.
Each knitter’s process is as unique to them as their final project so we make project bags that suit how you like to knit. There are options for knitters who like to travel light, who need a bigger bag to keep their supplies all together, or who want to add a just little more to their project bag like a book or notions pouch.Shawl zips:
• Ideal for 2-3 skein projects
• Capacity of 145 cubic inches
• 13” wide and 8.5” tall, with a rectangular base
• Interfaced with extra-lofty fleece which gives the bag enough body to stand on its own
• Zipper closure to keep your project safe while also making sure not to catch or snag your yarn
• Optional wristlet handle for knitters who like to carry their knitting bag all by itself
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Beauty in difference. Each bag is carefully handcrafted, so there will be some variation in where the fabric print is placed and minor variations in size or shape. We think that’s part of what makes each bag perfect – they’re not identical.
Care for your Little Skein bag as you would a fine sewn garment. It can be washed if needed, and advice on washing is in my FAQ.
Do you have allergies? I keep a well-organized and sparkling studio, without scents or stray threads. But the studio is also beagle-friendly. I keep Molly safely away from sewing and packing, but if you are highly allergic to dogs, please be aware that your bag will not be hypoallergenic.
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