Knitcircus Yarns

Buffalo Wool and Indie Yarn Carnival

KnitcircusOct 19, '15

Hi, Knitters, Good times; it’s finally fall! After a very warm start, we had a nice, chilly weekend here in Wisconsin, and it looked like everyone at Rhinebeck was wearing their sweaters! The Sheep and Wool Festival looked like a blast; I hope we’ll be there one of these years soon. Speaking of Rhinebeck, we … Continue reading Buffalo Wool and Indie Yarn Carnival →

Knitcircus Podcast #65

KnitcircusOct 14, '15

Wed, 14 October 2015 Knitcircus Podcast #65 Amy follows In the Footsteps of Sheep, and Jaala hopes she’s the only one singing in her shower. Listen on Libsyn or iTunes Mentioned this episode: Susan B. Anderson Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival  The Rhinebeck Sweater book Buffalo Wool Company Erin Lane bags In the Footsteps of … Continue reading Knitcircus Podcast #65 →

Design Inspiration Revealed: Kirsten Kapur

KnitcircusOct 8, '15

Kirsten Kapur has built a successful business with her knitwear designs, Through the Loops. She has had patterns published in many knitting magazines and contributed to books The Joy of Sox, Brave New Knits, Knitting it Old School, Knit Local, My Grandmother’s Knitting, Craft Activism and Weekend Hats. Kirsten’s lovely textured Frozen Lake Shawl in the Knitcircus Fall … Continue reading Design Inspiration Revealed: Kirsten Kapur →

Design Inspiration Revealed: Wendy D. Johnson’s Maple Leaves Gradient Cowl

KnitcircusOct 7, '15

Designer Wendy D. Johnson is a multitalented sock-knitting guru, the author of Wendy Knits Lace, Socks from the Toe Up, Toe Up Socks for Every Body and Wendy Knits. She designed the amazing Maple Leaves Gradient Cowl for our Fall Collection, which graced the cover! 1)      How did you choose the kind of project you designed? Lately I … Continue reading Design Inspiration Revealed: Wendy D. Johnson’s Maple Leaves Gradient Cowl →

Design Inspiration Revealed: Susanna IC’s Vernice Shawl

KnitcircusOct 6, '15

Susanna IC has built her reputation on beautifully-designed shawls, and has had patterns published in many leading knitting magazines, including Twist Collective and Wool People. She designed the stunning Vernice Shawl for our Fall Collection: in the first of a series, she shares her inspiration and design process for us in a mini-interview. How did you … Continue reading Design Inspiration Revealed: Susanna IC’s Vernice Shawl →