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CYO Caroline: Adventures in Weaving

I have steadily and firmly resisted the siren song of many hobbies over the years as I simply don’t have time for them all. However, anything to do with fibre fascinates me, and that means that I have dabbled throughout my life with embroidery, hardanger, bobbin lace, crewel work, rug hooking...

March 22, 2016
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The Other Caroline: On Becoming a Designer

I was going to write this technical post about how to become a designer, and then I realized that there was very little that was actually technical for me! To tell the truth, I just kind of fell into it, and I’m still a complete newbie. When I learned to knit, I had an old …

March 15, 2016
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10 Hour or Less: Meet the Designer

George Shaheen of 10 Hours or Less™ has been self-publishing knit and crochet designs for over 30 years. George’s main goal is to create designs that are inspiring and innovative while providing instructions that are clear, concise and easily executed. We’re quite pleased to have supplied yarn for his most recent mini-collection, which includes the Rope Edged Rafters knit …

March 08, 2016
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CYO Caroline: 2016 Meow/Woof Colour Story

Twice a year, colour development gives the staff at Ancient Arts the perfect excuse to have the best time EVER because we have to look at pictures (and lots of live models) of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. Our job is SO HARD isn’t it? But we do this for the good of the people …

March 01, 2016
3 min read

The Barb Brown: How the heck did I get here?

I come from a long line of adventurous women: My Great Granny Jeremina got on a ship at the end of the 19th century with nothing for company but a spinning wheel, and set out from Shetland to Vancouver Island. My Grandmother Birthe got on a ship after World War I and travelled – alone, mind you! – …

February 23, 2016
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CYO Caroline: 2016 Spring/Summer Colour Story

One of the best treats as the master dyer for Ancient Arts happens twice a year…and what is that, you might ask? Why, I get to build a collection of new colourways! All of us at Ancient Arts feel that it’s important to keep our colour collections fresh and current – so twice each year, we …

February 16, 2016
5 min read

Valentine’s Day Inspiration

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’d like to share some of our favourite yarn, colours and patterns inspired by the day of love, all of which are certainly Cupid-approved! First, let’s talk colour. Reds and pinks are what most of us think about for Valentine’s day: for a traditional approach, Fire in the Belly, …

February 09, 2016
2 min read

The Other Caroline: For the Love of Knitting

It was only a matter of time before we gave the “other” Caroline her very own column on this blog! You may recall getting to know our Sales Manager Caroline Dick last fall on this blog post. We fully expect to see more posts penned by Caroline as she shares her love of knitting and yarny …

February 02, 2016
4 min read

CYO Caroline: TNNA Winter 2016 Show in San Diego, CA

One of the most enjoyable times of our year is when we have the opportunity do shows and fibre festivals, where we come face to face with the people for whom we dye our yarn and seeing the fantastic things they do with it. However, some of these events are very different because, instead of a …

January 19, 2016
8 min read

Big Squeeze: Pattern Inspiration for ME-month

Ah, the new year has arrived. January is a great time to make some yarn-related resolutions such as learning a new skill or attempting your first sweater. One of our fabulous retailers, Stash Lounge, has declared January to be ME-month, and we can’t think of a better way to start off 2016. To make your resolution easy, …

January 12, 2016
1 min read

The Barb Brown: Gauge and Swatch, A Knitter’s Hell (Or, Of Smitches and Stitches)

I belong to a number of knitting groups, and many of the members of these groups are new or fairly new knitters. They have taken advantage of on-line videos and classes, and learned an amazing amount this way. The members of the groups are very generous with support, and advice, and willingly answer questions. I …

January 05, 2016
7 min read

CYO Caroline: Cute Cats! Cute Cats! Cute Cats!

At this point in the holiday season, we’re guessing most of our blog readers just want to see some cute cats – and if that’s the case, you’re in luck! Today’s blog post is filled with some adorable cat photos from our archives (oh yes, we have cat photo archives!). Many of these fabulous felines have …

December 29, 2015
3 min read

CYO Caroline: A Funny Thing Happened While Dyeing…

Today I thought it would be fun to share with you some of the lighter side of a dyers’ life. When I first started dyeing professionally, people told me many things about what the business would be like. They warned me about the long, long hours, the back breaking physical work (who needs a gym …

December 22, 2015
8 min read

CYO Caroline and The Barb Brown: BFL is Back!

Earlier this fall, our BFL fingering yarn base made its triumphant return after a hiatus. We couldn’t be more pleased! On today’s post, we’d like to offer both Caroline’s and Barb’s thoughts on what makes this yarn base so special, and why we are celebrating its return with cartwheels and backflips (well, in our minds, …

December 15, 2015
5 min read

CYO Caroline: My Life with the Fibre Arts

Today, Caroline shares more of the Ancient Arts Yarn story in a new feature, Diary of a Fibre Artist. Enjoy! I always enjoy reading about the journeys of other people through the world of the fibre arts, learning how they first came to the fibre arts, what interests them, and the path that they follow, …

December 08, 2015
6 min read

Quick Gifts for the Holidays

It’s the first day of December, but no need to hit the panic button just yet – we’ve got plenty of fun, giftable pattern ideas to whip up for those knitworthy AND crochetworthy folks on your holiday gift list! We’ve conveniently sorted each pattern suggestion by yarn base so that you can grab your favourite …

December 01, 2015
2 min read

CYO Caroline: Meow & Woof

With the holiday season upon us, our thoughts turn to gifts – and knitters swing into action! Selecting the perfect yarn and pattern for a gift project can be every bit as enjoyable as the knitting itself. One thing we’ve noticed is that sales for our charity inspired yarns increase, and as part of this …

November 24, 2015
6 min read

Designer Spotlight: Carol Sulcoski

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Carol Sulcoski, who has designed many gorgeous patterns using Ancient Arts Yarn. Carol J. Sulcoski is a knitwear designer, writer, hand dyer, and teacher. Her books include Sock Yarn Studio (Lark), Knit So Fine (Interweave), and Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarns(Interweave), and Carol’s work has also appeared in such …

November 17, 2015
5 min read

CYO Caroline: 5 Different Dye Styles

I have a passion for colour. As I am a dyer by trade, this likely comes as no surprise, but it’s been a central part of my life as long as I can remember. Colour in any form attracts me and pleases my heart. According to science, the human eye can see somewhere in the …

November 10, 2015
5 min read

Big Squeeze is Here!

Our newest yarn is sure to be your main squeeze for fall! Knit and crochet warm and cozy projects in no time flat with our new bulky weight yarn, Big Squeeze. This squishable new yarn is processed and spun in Italy from premium 21.5 micron New Zealand Merino wool. Needless to say, it is not only …

November 03, 2015
2 min read

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Blog Posts - Ancient Arts Yarns

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CYO Caroline: Adventures in Weaving

The Other Caroline: On Becoming a Designer

10 Hour or Less: Meet the Designer

CYO Caroline: 2016 Meow/Woof Colour Story

The Barb Brown: How the heck did I get here?

CYO Caroline: 2016 Spring/Summer Colour Story

Valentine’s Day Inspiration

The Other Caroline: For the Love of Knitting

CYO Caroline: TNNA Winter 2016 Show in San Diego, CA

Big Squeeze: Pattern Inspiration for ME-month

The Barb Brown: Gauge and Swatch, A Knitter’s Hell (Or, Of Smitches and Stitches)

CYO Caroline: Cute Cats! Cute Cats! Cute Cats!

CYO Caroline: A Funny Thing Happened While Dyeing…

CYO Caroline and The Barb Brown: BFL is Back!

CYO Caroline: My Life with the Fibre Arts

Quick Gifts for the Holidays

CYO Caroline: Meow & Woof

Designer Spotlight: Carol Sulcoski

CYO Caroline: 5 Different Dye Styles

Big Squeeze is Here!

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