We are still enjoying, our move from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, to the peaceful surroundings of Palm Springs, CA, sunny skies, tennis and spending time in my studio. Since we last sent out a newsletter, I wonder how I found time to work at all. My true passion is all things fiber, … Read more
Unlike other bases, which start out basically a soft white, Powder River yarn starts as a lovely two-ply of soft, natural colors (camel and soft gray). The colorways translate into wonderful gray tones of the Red Barn Yarn colors, creating a totally different palette from which to work, and knitters will love the lofty, soft hand of this Mountain Merino and Alpaca blend. … Read more
In the recent Love of Knitting: Knit Accessories issue, the collection of patterns allows for the knitter to use a small project to learn new skills and techniques. Click here to purchase your hard copy or digital edition of the magazine. Three of the patterns use yarn hand-painted by Red Barn Yarn! These shawl patterns … Read more
Over the last few years, knitting has been brought up in tennis conversations; did you notice? In 2011, Conor Niland of Ireland, served up a few caps for the innocent hat project. A woman was spotting knitting at a center court match during Wimbledon in 2012. This year, Red Barn Yarn is happy to continue … Read more
Do you enjoy a good mystery in the summer? Red Barn Yarn has teamed up with Love of Knitting once again in a Mystery Knit Along! Last year’s mystery involved Red Barn Yarn Worsted in variegated colorways and cables; click here to view the project. This year, these exclusive kits contain our lovely Lace yarn … Read more