@mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
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.)
The winter weather FINALLY relented enough for us to get back on press with these adorable totes for @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social !
This sweet little shop started their small business journey the same time we did, and printing for them is always a joy to my fiber artist heart 🐙💜🐑🧿🧶
I’m in love with how much red yarn we’ve sold this week for this hat.
We’re so happy to welcome Deb Steytler’s art to the store! We’ll be showcasing these pieces and more for the next little while, come by to check them out!
Glad to add some more color to the walls 🧶
The patterns have different weights and difficulties, and we’ll have “cable clinics” at the store to help with any issues that arise.
More info next week! #knitsky
I heard that #showmeyourknits is hats this week, which makes it the perfect time to tell you that we’re going to do a hat knitalong in November using three of Thea Colman’s patterns, including Daisy’s Hat, which Annie knit this week in Alegria Grande www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ale...
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 “everyone will see it”]) is not quite as pithy, alas!
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! 😂 (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
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...
Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
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#crochet #knitting #knitsky
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
Thank you!
Oh hey, someone was asking me lately. Can you print temporary tattoos?
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...
Oooooh can’t wait to show these off in store!
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 I’m in love with the yarn (Riti). Delightful to knit AND crochet. Pattern is Léontine Hooded Scarf www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit... #knitsky #crochet #amanoyarns
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.
Every single item we’ve ever gotten from Inkling has been perfect.
I haven’t seen one of those in a minute, i love it!
The pattern is Dubbel Dark by @babycocktails.bsky.social
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Nice! I keep my left finger very close to the needles, which means that a lot of yarn guides don’t work well. I’ll keep my eyes open for that. Thank you!!
Where did you find that! I think that could actually work for how i do stranded knitting. 🥰
It’s the last day of the greater Boston yarn crawl! (We’ve loved seeing your WIPs and FOs!)
Now, once you’ve visited all your stores… show us your yarn crawl haul!
What’s new in your queue? What beautiful skeins did you find? We wanna see!
#greaterbostonyarncrawl #knitting #crochet 🧶
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!
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
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.
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
Welcome to the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl! This weekend, we're hosting an art show by local mixed media artist Niki Fein. Tonight, from 6pm–8pm, we're hosting a reception where you can meet the artist.
I hope we see you!
#boston #arlingtonma #greaterbostonyarncrawl2025 #gbyc2025 #knitting #crochet
It’s such a lovely, easy knit. I’m obsessed with garter/mistake/broken rib at the moment. The yarn is a crisp, amazing dream. 😍 -Kay
Photo 4: Tori Yu’s The City
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