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We're a yarn store in Arlington Center, MA, located "where the Papa Gino's used to be." We'll have a facade any minute now. Proud to be the queer little yarn shop that could. mindseyeyarns.com (posts usually written by Kay.)

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The patterns have different weights and difficulties, and weโ€™ll have โ€œcable clinicsโ€ at the store to help with any issues that arise.

More info next week! #knitsky

18.10.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Green knit hat with cables and lace

Green knit hat with cables and lace

I heard that #showmeyourknits is hats this week, which makes it the perfect time to tell you that weโ€™re going to do a hat knitalong in November using three of Thea Colmanโ€™s patterns, including Daisyโ€™s Hat, which Annie knit this week in Alegria Grande www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ale...

18.10.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh i have a whole bunch planned! Did you swatch it? Did you block it? No one will notice!

I think the most commonly said statement (if someone is that close to you and being mean your crafting, you have my permission to hit them [context of โ€œeveryone will see itโ€]) is not quite as pithy, alas!

17.10.2025 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Beige canvas bag with the Mind's Eye Yarns logo and name, with the phrase "...that'll block out" at the bottom.

Beige canvas bag with the Mind's Eye Yarns logo and name, with the phrase "...that'll block out" at the bottom.

Also, our new bags got here, and OMG I'm in love. We say "that'll block out" so often in the store, and with varying levels of conviction! ๐Ÿ˜‚ (Quick blocking instructions: soak in water with a bit of wool wash, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry.) Thank you, @printinkling.bsky.social

17.10.2025 17:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Double knit blanket in white and beige showing a geometric pattern.

Double knit blanket in white and beige showing a geometric pattern.

Double knit blanket in white and beige showing a geometric patterns

Double knit blanket in white and beige showing a geometric patterns

17.10.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Duna Duna combines the natural color from organic cotton with subtle hues of naturally colored alpaca. In our dyed version, the subtly tinted organic cotton and alpaca base enhances its appeal while preser...

I love when people do unexpected things with yarn. You see Amano's Duna, and you think tank top, maybe lacey lightweight scarf. One of our customers thought "double knit baby blanket." I can't wait to see the finished project! #knitsky #knitting #amanoyarns www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/dun...

17.10.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Reasons to swatch. Knitting and crochet tutorials

Reasons to swatch. Knitting and crochet tutorials

Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
๐Ÿงถ See if yarn is thin or thick.
๐Ÿงถ check if you're using the right needle size.
๐Ÿงถ see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
๐ŸงถEstimate how much you need.
๐ŸงถSee how the yarn washes.
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#crochet #knitting #knitsky

16.10.2025 18:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is the move, loves.

It doesn't have to be us.
It doesn't have to be stickers.

But when you purchase Stuff from people who make Stuff, you keep art alive.

You keep agency and craftsmanship and
the human spirit alive.

You fund cat food and full cupboards instead of yachts

10.10.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 129    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

15.10.2025 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh hey, someone was asking me lately. Can you print temporary tattoos?

15.10.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Purple knitted tee laid out on a blocking mat. Pattern is Dubbel Dark by Thea Colman

Purple knitted tee laid out on a blocking mat. Pattern is Dubbel Dark by Thea Colman

For me, one of the biggest compliments i can give a pattern is to finish one and immediately cast on a second. Finished my Dubbel Dark in Riti and immediately grabbed yarn for a second in Falkland Worsted. I adore this pattern! #knitsky #knitting #amanoyarns www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit...

15.10.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oooooh canโ€™t wait to show these off in store!

13.10.2025 02:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Off white crochet strip placed on a paper pattern.

Off white crochet strip placed on a paper pattern.

I (Kay) knit more than I crochet, but when your 14yo makes a request, you fulfill it! The pattern and I disagree about gauge, but Iโ€™m in love with the yarn (Riti). Delightful to knit AND crochet. Pattern is Lรฉontine Hooded Scarf www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit... #knitsky #crochet #amanoyarns

12.10.2025 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The thing with art is - and this goes for every art form - you've gotta be willing to screw up. You have to be okay with the idea that you spend hours & hours on something...and it sucks, or breaks before you're done.

You need to let go of pride.

A lot of folks are not prepared to let go of pride.

02.10.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 327    ๐Ÿ” 111    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Every single item weโ€™ve ever gotten from Inkling has been perfect.

12.10.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I havenโ€™t seen one of those in a minute, i love it!

12.10.2025 02:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The pattern is Dubbel Dark by @babycocktails.bsky.social
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11.10.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice! I keep my left finger very close to the needles, which means that a lot of yarn guides donโ€™t work well. Iโ€™ll keep my eyes open for that. Thank you!!

28.09.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Where did you find that! I think that could actually work for how i do stranded knitting. ๐Ÿฅฐ

28.09.2025 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s the last day of the greater Boston yarn crawl! (Weโ€™ve loved seeing your WIPs and FOs!)
Now, once youโ€™ve visited all your storesโ€ฆ show us your yarn crawl haul!
Whatโ€™s new in your queue? What beautiful skeins did you find? We wanna see!

#greaterbostonyarncrawl #knitting #crochet ๐Ÿงถ

28.09.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We've had green and purple bags (store colors) for years, but this year we added blue bags, which are guaranteed not to have animal fibers. Thanks for letting us know how helpful this would be for you!

I hope we see you this weekend!

26.09.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The return of Mystery Bags! Twice a year, we pull out our mystery bags for you. For $5, get at least $10 worth of yarn (probably yarn. Almost certainly yarns. Our kids put them together, so there's a small chance it could be a Pokemon but it definitely SHOULD be yarn). #knitting #crochet #gbyc2025

26.09.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm wildly in love with these yarns. I've made tops out of Duna and Chaski (cotton blends with alpaca and merino, respectively) and a little scarf with Mayu (silk, alpaca, and cashmere, it's swoon-worthy!) The stitch definition is out of this world, and the fabric is incredible.

26.09.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Several pieces of knitwear laid out on a table.

Several pieces of knitwear laid out on a table.

We're hosting an Amano trunk show this weekend that features two of their yarns, Chaski and Awa. All Amano yarns (www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ama...) are 20% off during the crawl, incl drop ships and special orders. If you can't come into the store, message with questions. #knitting #gbyc2025

26.09.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Several pieces of mixed media art and yarn displayed on a grid wall.

Several pieces of mixed media art and yarn displayed on a grid wall.

Welcome to the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl! This weekend, we're hosting an art show by local mixed media artist Niki Fein. Tonight, from 6pmโ€“8pm, we're hosting a reception where you can meet the artist.

I hope we see you!

#boston #arlingtonma #greaterbostonyarncrawl2025 #gbyc2025 #knitting #crochet

26.09.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s such a lovely, easy knit. Iโ€™m obsessed with garter/mistake/broken rib at the moment. The yarn is a crisp, amazing dream. ๐Ÿ˜ -Kay

30.08.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marilyn The inclusive little yarn shop that could...which is also the yarn shop where the Papa Gino's used to be. We carry a range of yarns and spinning fibers that can suit all of your crochet and knitting p...

Photo 4: Tori Yuโ€™s The City
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30.08.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ideal Semi-solid The inclusive little yarn shop that could...which is also the yarn shop where the Papa Gino's used to be. We carry a range of yarns and spinning fibers that can suit all of your crochet and knitting p...

Photo 3: Thea Colmanโ€™s Campari in Ideal www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/ide...

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30.08.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chaski Summer in the Andes with this light weight blend of Merino wool, Pima cotton & linen.ย  Springy, yet structured, Chaski has a beautiful twist that gives wonderful stitch definition.ย  Easy to care f...

Photo 2: Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter in Chaski
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30.08.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Huasco Sock Twilight Paints Huasco Sock Twilight Paints by Araucania Yarns captures the breathtaking beauty of twilight skies. This hand-painted yarn mirrors the serene transition from day to night, with hues that evoke the soft...

Photo 1: Isabell Kramerโ€™s Jaycee in Huasco Sock Twilight Paints
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30.08.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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