Northwoods Gothic

12/15/2025

Places you can knit: the Woodstock Opera House during “The Nutcracker” intermission (pic: Woodstock Opera House; not pictured: the knitting) 🧶

10/02/2025

I’m getting back in the swing of writing again and giving Substack a try! Please check it out and give me a like and a follow 😊

It’s currently October 1, 2025. It’s a Wednesday and I’m on my mid-day break whilst working my day job. Northwoods Gothic has been on a long sabbatical of sorts following the rebrand from “Walleye and Wool.” Without looking at the calendar, I would say it’s been more than a year since a ...

02/10/2023

It's here! Our 2nd anniversary weekend kicks off today! Enjoy some chocolates from Shirks Candies for a sweet treat while you shop, pick up a skein of our anniversary yarn, or your supplies to make the latest cowl pattern (now available on the website!)

You can also win this great combo of anniversary yarn, stitch markers, and gorgeous Victorian Scroll scissors just by making a purchase this weekend!

02/01/2023

So excited to share that the delightful Candice of Stitch & Skein is carrying Walleye and Wool stitch markers. These are on lobster clasp fasteners, so that our crochet-centric makers can use pretty markers too!

Thank you, Candice! 😍

Crochet lovers - I now have fancy stitch markers in store for you! I've partnered up with Walleye and Wool to bring you some absolutely gorgeous nature-inspired handmade stitch markers. Each set of 3 features a lobster claw clasp to easily hook into your stitches. (Knitters, these work great as progress keepers, too!)

Sheep, flowers, and mushrooms are pictured but I also have pinecones and rabbits as well!

12/20/2022

Still holiday gift shopping? We’ve got small gifts for the crafty people on your list!

If you’re a local (in or around the Fox Lake/McHenry area), local meet-up for delivery is possible! Just send me a message and we can figure it out!

11/18/2022

11/09/2022

It’s 6 weeks until Christmas…Have you started shopping yet?

You’ll need gifts for the knitters, crocheters, and makers in your life!

Check out WalleyeAndWool.com or our Etsy shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/WalleyeAndWool) for:
• stitch markers and progress keepers
• calendula-infused skin balm
• project bags
• botanically-dyed yarn

12/08/2021

Walleye and Wool is over the moon to be included in the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide by Twisted Stitch Soapery! 🎄

If you have a crafter or maker that you’re still shopping for, please check out this wonderful collection of makers!!

A Small Business collection of the best holiday gifts for Knitters.