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Tag Archives: Artfibers
Another LYS Going
Sometime in the first quarter of 2014, Artfibers – my favorite San Francisco yarn store – is closing its store on Sutter Street and will be an on-line store only. Unlike most LYS, Artfibers does not sell any commercially prepared yarns. Their … Continue reading
LYS, ILY & Carbon Footprints
Fiber artists and crafters vary greatly on the topic of LYS (local yarn store) vs. IYS (internet yarn store). This is a rather tangled subject and gets more so when one factors in carbon footprints. Your carbon footprint is the … Continue reading
Knitting-Related Birthday Gifts
Thor’s birthday gifts to me took my breath away. Package No. 1: This is the newest addition to my essential knitting supplies – purchased at REI. This head lamp (the Cosmo) by Black Diamond allows me to knit in all … Continue reading
Swatching in an Unusually Warm San Francisco
We just experienced the year’s record heat in SF: 91F/38C! Thor and I took a (very) long walk along the Marina beach to Fort Point (built 1853-1861) built beneath the Golden Gate. (We took this picture with our backs toward … Continue reading
Posted in Crocheting, Dyeing, Fibers, Knitting
Tagged Artfibers, Dew Drop Shawl jacket, Linda Marveng
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Swatching at Artfibers
I just discovered Artfibers in San Francisco (www.artfibers.com). Soon after arriving in SF I discovered I lost 2 of my 5 sock needles (on which I had a project) en route! Yelp directed me to the nearest yarn store: Artfibers. … Continue reading