With its true Aran weight and ample yardage, you can get a lot out of just one skein of Norumbega Yarn. This sturdy American wool yarn is already a favorite for knitters and weavers, and with the new Saddleback Cowl we’re beginning to see how great Norumbega is for crochet as well!

Looking for an easy but eye catching baby blanket pattern? The Dream Baby - Baby Blanket is as soft and squishy as can be, knit in all over garter stitch with bulky weight yarn and big needles. The self-striping variegation of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] stands out beautifully when paired with a solid shade of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] . Both of these yarns also happen to be machine washable – how convenient!

I learned an exciting fact over the summer, and that’s that Cotton Carpet Warp 8/4 Yarn and crochet go together like peanut butter and jelly – you don’t have to use them at the same time but they’re just so perfect for one another, you won’t be able to resist the temptation. With the new Waiting Room - Crocheted Shawl, crocheters of all levels can enjoy this match made in heaven.

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten any new baby/kid’s patterns in, but the wait is over! The new Tot Toppers Baby Tee - Pattern download and Tot Toppers Little Sister - Pattern download by Kate Oates are ADORABLE and they both come in a wide range of sizes. When you’re done making cute, modern stuff for the little ones in your life you can make something adorable and modern for yourself: the new Knitbot Harborside Cardigan - Pattern download by Hannah Fettig. (Print or download versions available!)

Drumroll please… let me introduce the new Chain Reaction Scarf!

A simple and distinctive new plain weave pattern that can be woven on a rigid heddle or floor loom.

Make the most of summer with fresh and easy new patterns in a favorite DK cotton! Known for her perfect balance of classic and contemporary styling, Jo Sharp’s latest designs are simple yet interesting to make and wear. The Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Yarn is a beautiful luxury cotton at a very affordable price…

The new [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] combines super simple knitting with a fun new technique: The elongated stitch chained braid! After seeing other clever knitters do this trick, I couldn’t wait to give it a go myself. This shawl uses just two balls of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] , and it’s a great portable summer project. Check out more photos below!