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As promised, details of Forbidden Woolery’s first yarn club! This club will run for three months – June, July, and August. Each month will feature a different base in the weight of your choice (fingering or lace) in a new … Continue reading →

As the lack of blogging can infer, there has been much going on at Forbidden Woolery! To name a few: We are working on a slight redesign…check out the new tagline for starters! We should have some new artwork to … Continue reading →

Wow, 2011 was quite a year!  It started with pure joy. And ended in heartbreak. In between, there were fiber festivals and Stitches East, a cross-country move, and so much more! Although absolutely insane, with many highs and lows, 2011 … Continue reading →

After what seems like an eternity, Forbidden Woolery’s Pattern Shop is now up and running! First up, Tidepool Vest. I wrote this pattern back in 2009 and it was my first submission to Knitty. I think I made it through … Continue reading →

After giving my mom a pair of handknit socks (from handspun yarn, no-less), she immediately requested handknit socks in black, grey, and navy to go with all her pants.  I knew I was going to have to find something special … Continue reading →

Last weekend was an anniversary of sorts for Forbidden Woolery.  At the W.O.O.L. retreat in 2009, I vended for the very first time.  It was a small retreat with a “Vending Hour”, but it was one of the most amazing … Continue reading →

As featured in the current (Winter 2011) issue of KnittySpin magazine!!! One of my favorite things to make for the shop is my self-striping batts. Because of my unrestrained nerdiness, I currently carry them in Harry Potter house colors (which … Continue reading →

I just ordered Gudren Johnston’s new book – The Shetland Trader – Book One. I first saw mention of it on Brooklyn Tweed, as Jared Flood is responsible for the stunning photography. I won’t post any pictures here, for fear … Continue reading →

The dyepots have been bubbling on overtime here at Forbidden Woolery.  Not only am I addicted to seeing the beautiful colors emerge, but it also keeps the entire first floor heated when I have three burners going in the kitchen!  … Continue reading →