Introducing Noro Yarns

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Japan’s preeminent yarn company, Noro yarns are loved around the world. Fantastic big balls of natural fiber, hand-selected by Master Ensaku Noro from the most ethical suppliers, Noro fibers are never treated with acids or harmful chemicals and are gently spun to preserve original qualities and character. Asymmetric patterns and complex colors masterfully fade from one tonal shade to the next creating gorgeous colorwork.  Master Eisaku Noro’s philosophy of life

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Product Showcase: Geshi

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Geshi from Noro is a favorite here at The Yarn Patch and we always have some great store samples on display. But during our Noro Product Showcase, we have even more for you to see how the yarn works up to make simple into sumptuous! Each 200-gram ball of Geshi delivers 656 yards of soft, squishy goodness. Named for the summer solstice, this delightful loosely-plied blend of 35% viscose, 35% cotton, 20% silk, and 10% wool feels

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Product Showcase: Taiyo

May 22, 2021 No Comments

With a name that means “thick sun,” Taiyo has a wonderful next-to-the-skin softness and sheen. A delightful fiber mix of cotton, silk, wool, and nylon, it is comprised of two soft spun, thick-to-thin, multicolored strands. A perennial NORO classic, Taiyo makes great scarves, wraps, sweaters or luxurious home decorating projects. This yarn is new to The Yarn Patch and we are having so much fun with it. Each 100 gram ball

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Product Showcase: Tsuido

May 22, 2021 No Comments

Tsuido is a chunky / bulky weight 100% wool. Thick and thin single ply with little bursts of un-spun roving give a slubby, tweed-like effect. The rich, saturated hues with lots of texture are perfect for your favorite winter apparel. Each 200 gram ball gives 352 yards of fabulous, natural long strand color ways that have made Noro yarns a favorite for discriminating fiber crafters around the world. This is a newer

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Introducing Juniper Moon Farm

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Nestled in the rolling hills of central Virginia, you’ll find Juniper Moon Farm. Founded by Susan Gibbs in 2007, Juniper Moon Farm was the first to apply the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model to yarn and spinning fibers. While the CSA and flock retired at the end of the 2015 season, Susan has continued as the Creative Director of Juniper Moon Farm Yarns, a line of carefully sourced and thoughtfully

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Product Showcase: Cumulus

May 5, 2021 No Comments

Our first ever Product Showcase features fine yarns from Juniper Moon Farm, beginning with Cumulus and Cumulus Rainbow.  Super soft and easy care, Cumulus is an amazing luxury worsted cotton we absolutely love! Made in Italy from Israeli cotton, it’s 94% Israeli Mako Cotton, 6% Nylon (polyamide). We have several store-created samples in-house all the time. But now through May 22, 2021, we also have these beautiful samples in house:  The patterns are

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Introducing Noro Yarns

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Japan’s preeminent yarn company, Noro yarns are loved around the world. Fantastic big balls of natural fiber, hand-selected by Master Ensaku Noro from the most ethical suppliers, Noro fibers are never treated with acids or

Read More »

Product Showcase: Geshi

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Geshi from Noro is a favorite here at The Yarn Patch and we always have some great store samples on display. But during our Noro Product Showcase, we have even more for you to see how

Read More »

Product Showcase: Taiyo

May 22, 2021 No Comments

With a name that means “thick sun,” Taiyo has a wonderful next-to-the-skin softness and sheen. A delightful fiber mix of cotton, silk, wool, and nylon, it is comprised of two soft spun, thick-to-thin, multicolored strands.

Read More »

Product Showcase: Tsuido

May 22, 2021 No Comments

Tsuido is a chunky / bulky weight 100% wool. Thick and thin single ply with little bursts of un-spun roving give a slubby, tweed-like effect. The rich, saturated hues with lots of texture are perfect

Read More »

Introducing Juniper Moon Farm

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Nestled in the rolling hills of central Virginia, you’ll find Juniper Moon Farm. Founded by Susan Gibbs in 2007, Juniper Moon Farm was the first to apply the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model to yarn

Read More »

Product Showcase: Cumulus

May 5, 2021 No Comments

Our first ever Product Showcase features fine yarns from Juniper Moon Farm, beginning with Cumulus and Cumulus Rainbow.  Super soft and easy care, Cumulus is an amazing luxury worsted cotton we absolutely love! Made in Italy

Read More »