The Woolly Thistle

06/23/2026

We love when two yarns work together so well it feels like magic! This is the Destination Unknown Cowl (pattern by cheryl ) in Tukuwool DK and Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK.

A great grab and go project to give you maximum color. We have it available in a yarn set or you can put these two bases together in any color combos that make you happy.

06/23/2026

https://thewoollythistle.com/blogs/the-woolly-thistle/what-exactly-is-a-fiber-batt-and-why-you-might-want-one

If you have spent years as a knitter, fiber batts might feel like territory that belongs to someone else: to spinners, to felters, to people with drum carders and mysterious equipment. But batts are genuinely for everyone, and the barrier to entry is much lower than it looks. A fiber batt is a lofty...

06/22/2026

Sometimes all you need is beautiful yarn in a basket to make you want to knit. Marie Wallin British Breeds Aran is just so pretty 😍

06/21/2026

Happy Midsummer & Father’s Day! What a perfect day to knit a dad you know some socks while you’re soaking up the sunshine☀️

06/20/2026

We know you’ve been waiting so patiently for the “Funky” colorway of the Shetland Wool Week 2026 Birsie Beanny to come in from Jamieson & Smith. We are happy to say the wait is over and it’s time to get funky!

Pair it with or without the printed version of the pattern when you check out. We are so pleased we were able to partner with Shetland Wool Week to provide printed patterns for our US friends. Have you knit a Birsie Beanny yet?

06/19/2026

Come check out our most recent Shopcast on YouTube! Corinne and Maggie talk what’s new in the shop, Ruth talks us through spinning her fiber, Bekah shows us how to knit backwards with a great tutorial, and Caitlin walks us through knitting summer tees and non-wool fibers. It’s a great episode!

06/18/2026

https://thewoollythistle.com/blogs/the-woolly-thistle/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-for-knitting-without-overthinking-it

When you start knitting and are picking your first project, you immediately run into a wall of new terms to learn about the weight of the yarn you're using. So what does yarn weight actually mean? What Does Yarn Weight Actually Mean? The

06/18/2026

We love Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight because it is ideal for small, satisfying projects that fit easily into your project bag and travel wherever summer takes you.

Whether you're knitting on a road trip, at the beach, in the garden, or while waiting for your next adventure, these projects pack a lot of joy into a small amount of yarn.

These are some fun portable project patterns we're loving right now:
- Seedling Hot Water Bottle Cover by Marla Herrmann
- Buggiflooer Headband by Alison Rendall
- Baa-ble Mug Cosy by Donna Smith
- Orion Cup Cozy by Emma Barnaby
- Dolly Mixtures Wristlets by Corinne Tomlinson

Which of these would you cast on first? 👇

06/17/2026

Our next Shopcast airs on our YouTube channel this Friday(June 19)! Maggie and Corinne have lots of woolly show and tell, including, these glorious bundles of fiber! 😍

Don’t miss this episode and you can find these amazing 🇸🇪 fiber batts now in our shop!

06/17/2026

We’ve been seeing so many beautiful new patterns being released in Sandnes Garn Line lately! We love this summery cotton, viscose, & linen blend from one of our beloved Norwegian mills. What pattern is on your to-make list with Line?