The sneak peeks begin....
This year we have more new items than ever before--new felt bags, new yarns, new fibers, and new colorways. Everything will be unveiled in our new catalog--out June 15th-- and can be seen at the TNNA Columbus show June 13-15. (We're in booths 454, 456.) But for now, a sneak peek is in order:

When my friend, Kim, (and your midwest yarn rep) recommended doing a pink sheep notions bag to raise money for breast cancer it was a no-brainer. My own mother lost her battle with breast cancer when I was ten. So, to say that breast cancer has impacted my life would be an understatement. Unfortunately many people can say the same. In honor of breasts and women everywhere we present the pink Mama Sheep.

Both Mama and Baby are available in pink, with $1.00 from each Mama going to charity, and 50₵ from each Baby.

More free patterns as promised....

Here are two more free knitting patterns for colorful neckware. The first is a simple loop scarf--Loop-de-loop Cowl. It can be worn looped once, or twice for a choker style scarf. I love it because its always in the right place--no slipping or sliding.

The second scarf is a super-quick project that combines Sari Ribbon, Recycled Silk, and stash yarns--50-100 yds or so each. Knit it up needles the size of broomsticks. So bust out some of those little leftover balls that aren't good for much. Cast on tonight, wear it tomorrow! "The Broomstick Scarf"

For now, these patterns can be downloaded below, look for them on our website and Ravelry soon.
Broomstick Scarf and Loop-de-loop Scarf

New patterns for 2010...

Here are two of five new free patterns that I have ready for release. My favorite is the "Eureka! Cowl." A quick and fun little knit that only uses one skein of our self-striping Hand Picked recycled silk yarn, "Stripe." It is knit in the round, with a chevron stitch pattern. The stripes follow the zig-zags for a really happy project. It fits all snuggly-cozy and looks great poking out of your winter coat. Alternately this same pattern could be knit 2-3 inches shorter in length for a head-band style headwarmer.



Next is "Ribs and Ribbons" a simple ribbed scarf that makes a statement with texture and color. The scarf is knit in an easy K2, P2 ribbing and fringed with our colorful Sari Ribbon. This one is knit in "Hand Picked: Sea"--both yarns can be seen here.

I have two more quick-knit scarves that will be ready soon, as well as little bag. Check back for more details.
And...because Konstantine said the photos looked super-imposed....yes, these really were taken out in the yard. Here's the proof. I put Wendy, my ever-ready model, on the kids' sled and dragged her down to the trees for a little photo shoot in the snow. She was a dear and didn't complain even once about the cold!

For now, download these patterns by using these links. Eureka! Cowl and Ribs & Ribbons
Soon you can find these new patterns along with many other free patterns, here.

Holiday Hours....

We will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 23rd through 27th. We will return with shortened hours December 28th through January 4th. Afterwards it will be business as usual.
We wish everyone happy holidays and a fabulous new year!!

ooh la la!! New Sari Ribbon colors are here!

When we introduced Sari Ribbon in 2005 it quickly became one of our best selling items. We added semi-solid colors in 2007 and the response has been overwhelming!
In order to keep up with demand we're now sourcing several different types of fabric remnants. The result is a silkier, more refined ribbon that drinks up the dye for more brilliant colors. Available in 9 colors, including the multi-colored, 5 colors are matched to shades of Hand Picked Hues recycled silk yarn.
From the top left: Plum, Emerald, Sapphire, Sand, Fuchsia (these 5 preceeding match HPH of the same name), Ruby, Spruce, and Coral (Pink, which coordinates nicely with the "Spiced Chai" of our Hand Picked line).

FIBERS MAKE US HAPPY! A gallery of items made from our fibers:

A toddler hat made from Patina, 2-ply handspun. (yep, that's our little troublemaker!)

A wet-felted hat by fiber artist Dawn Edwards done with Cottage Garden merino.
(photo: Ryan Lindsey)

A lace scarf knit by Carol Knox, also from Cottage Garden. She divided the top down the middle, spun 2 singles, and plied them together to create a stripe effect.

A simple hat from 2-ply Redwood Forest.

An headwrap done in Cabbage Rose, the pattern is"Quant" from Knitty.com.

Entrelac is fablous from handspun!

We'd love to see *your* finished items! email: stephanie@frabjousfibers.com

Felt featured in Fons & Porter's Love of Knitting

You may know Fons & Porter's for their quilting magazine. Recently began publishing a knitting magazine. The Fall 2009 issue features 35 (very knitable and wearable) projects--several of which are for little ones, one place other magazines seem to fall short.
A couple of our felt bags are made famous on page 12.