Playing With Yarn

09/01/2026

We have this in Merino Cloud and Silky Twist!

Say hello to our September inspiration color, Southern Lights.
How does it knit up? you can view projects and yarn options as well as a list of shops carrying this new color on our website at artyarns.com/inspirations

08/26/2026

UPS has notified us that 5 boxes are arriving today from Cascade Yarns! Lots to shelf!

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08/21/2026

From nothing for months to post after post! Art Yarns has a new color coming soon! IT JUST CAME!! When announced I will put up the picture!
And after getting rid of the cast, I have finished an update of my Armed Poncho pattern using Cascade's 128 Super wash wool. Photo will come when I get one taken. I am not a heavy yarn person but I really, really love 128SW and it worked out great for this pattern.
I am working on a Toddler sweater for the Great-grandson in Cascade's Cherub DK. I know that my busy Granddaughter will throw this in the washer and dryer so I am using Cherub, a Nylon/Acrylic yarn that is available in Fi*****ng through Bulky weights and feels lovely. I adore this yarn and it makes great chemo caps. Again, photo will come later.
And I started another Toddler sweater yesterday in 220 Red Marl. This time in a size 4 and an offer to wash it myself as I know what will happen if I don't. But until he grows into it - he just turned 1 - it will be a shop model. I need to show folks how this lovely Marl works up.
And I have three - yes I do know that is excessive - crochet doilies in production and some angels. I just can't help myself, it is a obsession.
I do have to take frequent breaks to rest my wrist - it is the left one and I am right handed - and drink some fluids, can't do adult ones anymore.

08/21/2026

Shannon from Cascade Yarns was here this week and I have already been notified that most all of our order has been shipped, 293.1 pounds worth.
What's new? New colors in all the Cascade yarns that we already carry, Yummy!
And we have added some new yarns - 220Superwash Sport, 220 Superwash Aran, Suri Seta, some new crochet hooks (individual and sets} and needle sets, as well as some new books.

Check out Cascade Yarns web page https://www.cascadeyarns.com for free patterns and look at the yarns and colors to start planning your new projects for knit and crochet.

08/21/2026

If you have been wondering what's been going on here since there hasn't been much posting from us - it started on Easter when I fell and broke my wrist running a dog in agility. Then I woke up one night felling a bit off and went to the ER to find that I had A Fib Flutter and chronic heart failure. Now with meds, 2000 mg a day of sodium limit and 64 oz of fluids a day, I am adjusting to my new normal. Arm out of cast, I can now knit and crochet and working on some new projects. If you have been in the shop during this, you most likely met Bo, but things are returning to the new normal.

04/29/2026

Remember, we are closed May 1, 2026 - Do what you need to do.

04/15/2026

https://www.artyarns.com/inspirations/

April 25 is Local Yarn Shop Day. In order to honor this special day, we’ve designed a new color way, Butterfly Garden, which can be found at the shops listed below.  All the patterns shown here come free with your Artyarns Local Yarn Shop 2026 purchase. April 25, 2026! Exclusive Designs Free with...

04/15/2026

Yep, we have it! Oh so pretty.

Have you seen our color available through stores listed at artyarns.com/inspirations?
Please support your local yarn shop or purchase it online through one of our stores listed—comes with 3 free patterns shown here in Merino Cloud and the inspiration name is “Butterfly Garden”

04/01/2026

We will be closed May 1, 2026 - do what you need to do that day!

03/19/2026

We will be closed March 28th, see you with red hats and signs!

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