As always, knitters get things done. We received a wonderful response to our call for warm small handknits with the aim to get into the hands of displaced Ukrainians.
Read MoreAt the start of the pandemic, Fibres West 2020– a local Vancouver yarn festival– had to close down with very little notice. It was the small businesses and fibre artists that had to bear most of the costs. Yet, we are constantly reminded of the love and support shown in
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For Valentine’s Day, let’s show some love for a restock of Area 51 Fibres in store! These carefully hand dyed, self-striping yarns are the joy of any knitter who loves fun and nerdy colors. We have been patiently waiting for the box of Area 51 to come in, and lo
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The beauty of hand-dyed yarn is found in its subtlety. Not that colours need to be subtle, mind you, but rather that the colours in the knit fabric flow smoothly. Sometimes hand-dyed yarn just gets it right, and what we are seeing in Fireweed’s colourways is a delicate sprinkling of
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Looking for some yarny inspiration for the new year? When we’re not busy running the store, the staff at Baaad Anna’s are knitting away at our own projects! Read on for what each of us are planning for the up coming year. Cheryl I’m just finishing up my Shifty top from
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