The Ball and Skein Shop Blog

Shop Snapshots – Mary Ellen “Knitter-on-Wheels”

From time to time we’d like to tell you more about the people who have a connection with the shop. Some of you may have already met Mary Ellen, the skillful knitter who often helps out in the shop.

One of Our Favorites…Arm Knitting!

One of our favorites we haven’t done in a while…arm knitting. With the cold weather setting in and snow in the forecast, stop by today and pick up a skein of your favorite yarn and do a little arm knitting for yourself! On Knit-In-Public Day 2014 we did an arm …

The New Year: A Time to Rearrange, Reorganize and Refresh Your Crafting Space

The end of the year is always a bit hectic with making last minute gift items for a special someone on your …

Welcome to the Family: Plymouth Galway Sport and Galway Roving

Two new arrivals this week to the Plymouth Galway yarn family. We’re so excited to add these soft and luxurious 100% Highland Wool …

It’s Not Too Late to Knit A Christmas Gift

My Knitting Christmas Gift List Aunt Bessie’s Hat – DONE Uncle Andrew’s Scarf – DONE Baby Michael’s Booties – DONE Sarah’s Mittens – DONE Who am …

The Mirasol Project: People, Alpacas and Yarn

As a knitter and lover of yarn, it’s exciting for me to walk into a yarn shop. First, the spectrum of colors …

Caring For Your Handmade Woolen Items

When the spring sun begins to warm the air to 60 degrees and the spring bulbs begin to bloom, its time to …