The Woolly Thistle

09/11/2026

Shopcast 287 is HERE!

Corinne and Maggie are back with an episode full of everything we’re excited about for fall knitting!

We’re talking Shetland Wool Week hats, cozy fall cast ons, Sweater KAL updates, spooky knits, and plenty of woolly inspiration to add to your queue.

Grab your knitting, get cozy, and head over to our YouTube channel to watch Shopcast 287 now!

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09/11/2026

Shopcast 287 is HERE!

This episode is jam packed with woolly inspiration for your next cast on, including these delightfully spooky yarn sets we have in the shop for Halloween! 👻🕸️

Cast on now and you’ll have plenty of time to knit yourself a cute, spooky accessory to wear all October long.

Head over to our YouTube channel to watch Shopcast 287, then come tell us which project has you itching to cast on next!

https://youtu.be/K0typwN_G0Y?si=4TKzGuWZrcuDuYuS

09/10/2026

Do you love Tukuwool as much as we do? Because we have some very good news!

We’ve tucked new Tukuwool colors for fall onto our shelves recently and we are having a really hard time not taking it all home with us. Can we please talk about that blue?!

Which color is calling your name?

09/09/2026

Shopcast 287 is coming this Friday!

But first, we need a Sweater KAL check in! How’s your sweater coming along?

Are you cruising through your project, stuck in the doldrums of the sweater body, or have you officially made the journey to Sleeve Island? 🏝️

Wherever you are, keep those needles moving and keep sharing your progress with us. We love seeing all of your sweaters take shape!

And tune in to our YouTube channel on Friday for Shopcast 287 for plenty of woolly chatter, knitting inspiration, and Sweater KAL fun!

09/08/2026

The Shetland Wool Week Annual 2026 is available for PREORDER!

https://thewoollythistle.com/products/shetland-wool-week-annual-2026

Volume 12 is a beautiful celebration of Shetland wool, creativity, crofting, and textile heritage, taking you through the seasons of Shetland with stunning photography and plenty of woolly wanderlust.

Inside you’ll find seven inspiring knitting patterns, including Fair Isle colorwork, lace, socks, cowls, and beanies, alongside stories exploring Shetland’s heritage, agriculture, island life, and deep connection to wool.

With Shetland Wool Week just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to preorder a little Shetland inspiration!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Thistlers!

Today is also your LAST DAY to save 60% on our online knitting courses! If there’s a technique you’ve been wanting to learn or a skill you’d like to build, now is the time to add a little more knowledge to your knitting toolbox.

Learn at your own pace, revisit the lessons whenever you need them, and enjoy plenty of woolly inspiration along the way. 💜

📚 60% off ends TODAY! Head to our website to explore our online courses and find your next knitting adventure.
https://thewoollythistle.com/collections/courses

Wishing everyone a happy Labor Day filled with a little extra time for knitting!

09/04/2026

Did you hear the news on Shopcast 286?

Corinne’s newest sweater design, Beauly, is coming this October! Named after one of Corinne’s favorite towns in Scotland, Beauly is a beautiful lace yoke sweater that we are so excited to finally share with you.

The pattern is being put through its paces by our wonderful test knitters right now, and some Beauly Sweaters are already coming off the needles! Renee was one of the first to finish hers, knit in wonderfully woolly Rauma Strikkegarn, and she absolutely loves it. 💚

We can’t wait to show you more as we get closer to the October release!

Who else spotted Beauly on the latest Shopcast or in our Facebook Group lately?

09/03/2026

Straight from Shetland and freshly restocked! ✨

A big Jamieson & Smith restock has just arrived at The Woolly Thistle, which means it’s time to stock up on your favorite shades of this beloved Shetland wool. With Shetland Wool Week just around the corner and the cozy ’ber months officially here, we can’t think of better timing!

We’re especially excited to see so many of our J&S yarn sets back in stock, including the beautiful Ballachulish Beanie Kit featured here.

Whether you’re planning a Fair Isle hat, a colorwork sweater, or simply filling a few gaps in your J&S stash, now is a very good time to play with color!

What are you knitting with J&S this fall?

09/03/2026

We spotted a wee discussion about veg (plant) matter in wool happening in our Facebook Group recently, and it immediately reminded us of this clip from Shopcast 286! 🌿

When you’re knitting with a minimally processed, woolly wool like Nutiden, you might occasionally find a tiny bit of grass, hay, or other veg matter tucked into the fiber.

We like to think of it as a little piece of the place where the sheep grew their fleece waving hello!

It’s one of the things we love about working with wool that still feels connected to the sheep, landscape, and people behind it.

Are you a fellow veg matter appreciator? 👋🌱

09/01/2026

Hello, September! 🍁

There’s something about September 1st that makes us want to gather up ALL the wool, pick a new project, and settle in for some serious knitting (even if it's still hot outside).

We’re officially embracing fall knitting season with woolly yarns, sweater inspiration, new books, cozy notions, and all the little treasures that make time spent with our knitting even better.

Whether you’re deep into your Sweater KAL project, planning your next cast on, or simply feeling that first little spark of fall knitting excitement, the shop is full of inspiration.

What are you most excited to knit this fall?🍁