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Adella Colvin @lolabeanyarnco.com · 2d

Just added 400+ skeins to the shop across a bunch of bases. So if you’ve been hunting for a skein or two to round out a project (or start a new one 👀), I’ve got you covered.

lolabeanyarnco.com 🧶🫶🏾

#LolaBeanYarnCo

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday!

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 3d

This week's prompt for #showmeyourknits is spooky. I am currently working on a larger version of the Sleeping Satellite shawl using @lolabeanyarnco.com Burgundy Beam colorway on Wax Bean. The inspiration for this is the blood moon.
#knitting #sleepingsatelliteshawl

Burgundy brioche lace shawl on the needles.

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 5d

I'm still taking orders for these Fall Fan Faves :) It's deliciously crispy here today and perfect for sitting and stitching.

Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · Aug 28

I was asked for some three colorway suggestions for shawl projects using my Fall Fan Faves colorways. Here are some combos that I really like.
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Three twisted skeins of yarn side by side on a white background. The colorways are gray with speckles of gold and green, a moody colorway of browns and muted jewel tones, and warm orange.

Three twisted skeins of yarn side by side on a white background. The colorways are warm orange, rich autumnal shades of gold and red and maroon and dark blue, speckled browns and golds and pink on a cream background.

Three twisted skeins of yarn side by side on a white background. The colorways are warm orange, gold tonal with orange highlights, speckled browns and golds and pink on a cream background.

Three twisted skeins of yarn side by side on a white background. The colorways are a rich blue-red tonal,speckled browns and golds and pink on a cream background, rich autumnal shades of gold and red and maroon and dark blue.

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 8d

Did I ever show you my finished Sockhead Hat in the Stardew Valley colorway? The bfl/silk yarn is so luxurious and beautiful to use. I have a limited quantity of those skeins left but you can order it dyed on a yarn of your choice as well. www.KimDyesYarn.com

A hand knit hat is modeled on a mannequin head. The yarn is speckled in Stardew Valley colors.

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 8d

Also in Stardew Valley news: You may snag the Fall (The Smell of Mushrooms) kits in my shop now. Work on the Winter (The Wind Can Be Still) is underway.
www.kimdyesyarn.com/patterns/p/s...
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Stardew Valley Socks Kits. Fall: The Smell of Mushrooms — Kim Dyes Yarn

Enjoy knitting these Stardew Valley inspired sock patterns! This yarn kit is for the Fall-The Smell of Mushrooms pattern from Oakwood Knits. It includes all fifteen colorways needed to make your socks...

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Adella Colvin @lolabeanyarnco.com · 9d

The Final Black Label Drop of 2025 Is Here!

We’ve officially opened preorders for the last Black Label installment of the year and it’s available now at lolabeanyarnco.com!

#LolaBeanYarnco #BlackLabel #BadBunny

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 9d

The books that I recommend are by Nancy Marchant: Knitting Fresh Brioche and Knitting Brioche Lace. The latter book served as the inspiration for what I am doing here, though I stray some since I am only working with one yarn.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 10d

This is the back of Sleeping Satellite. Looks just as good as the front. I am going through about 50g of yarn a week, so hopefully, this will be off the needles in about two weeks. The charts are done, so I am in a pretty good place with it.#knitting #lolabeanyarnco #waxbean
#sleepingsatelliteshawl

Burgundy colored brioche lace shawl on the needles, resting on the lap of a man in a light blue shirt and olive drab shorts.

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · 10d

new video, who this??

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My Mom Has Cancer! Life Update, ‘Katabasis’ Thoughts, September Reading Wrap Up& More!

YouTube video by ShelbeyAndTheBookClub

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George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social · 13d

If museums are makin' you sad, maybe blame your great, great grandpa instead of the museums.

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 15d

To give my new Mochi DK yarn a try out, I made a #korshavncardigan by Strikkekaffe. I feel in love with this cozy design with an enticing basketweave stitch pattern. This sweater flew off of my needles and I will really enjoy wearing it this fall! Links for yarn and pattern in comments!

A purple cardigan sweater is modeled on a mannequin. The sweater is made from a purple tonal colorway called Raisin. The pattern in the sweater is an open basketweave stitch pattern.

A side view of a sweater modeled on a mannequinThe sweater is made from a purple tonal colorway called Raisin. The pattern in the sweater is an open basketweave stitch pattern.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 14d

Happy Birthday!

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Adella Colvin @lolabeanyarnco.com · 17d

Got some studio time in today to work on a restock of the Three Crows Fiber bespoke colorway, Three Crows, along with a few coordinating shades.

Hope y’all are having a good one. 🫶🏾

#LolaBeanYarnCo

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 17d

Also, it's amazing how fast a project goes when most of the decisions have been made.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 17d

I was going to just swatch some ideas for future designs, but then I wondered what a larger version of Sleeping Satellite would look like. This made me think back to seeing a red moon at Rehoboth the first time back after the pandemic.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 17d

Originally, Sleeping Satellite was just going to be one size, using one mega-skein of Moonshine. But then that came off the needles right before vacation, leaving me without a project to go down Rehoboth Beach with.
#knitting #lolabeanyarnco

Brioche lace portion of shawl in Burgundy Beam colorway by LolaBean Yarn Co on Wax Bean.

Glowing orangy red moon on the horizon with the beach in the immediate foreground and the reflection of the moon on the ocean beyond the beach.

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 18d

Yarn: www.kimdyesyarn.com/weeklyshopup...

Everybody Scream Halloween Colorway Pre-Order — Kim Dyes Yarn

Everybody Scream is a single from Florence + the Machine’s new album (release is Halloween) and it is so perfectly witchy. I thought I needed to create a colorway inspired by this new song which is ri...

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 19d

Meet Mochi Dk! This is a brand new yarn that I first shared at the trunk show this past weekend. It was very popular and I am so pleased at how it was received. Mochi is an air blown yarn with a cotton chainette core with soft and light alpaca fibers blown into it. I loved working with this yarn!

8 twisted skeins of yarn on a white background. They are laid out in two rows of 4. Top row Left to right: Starstone-gray, Lady Mary--Blue, Floribunda--Pink, Mustard--yellow. Bottom Row Left to Right: Olive Oil--green, Walnut--warm brown, Tropical Punch--bright pink/red, Periwinkle --purple.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 19d

I played this so much in college.

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Kim Dyes Yarn @knitterkim.bsky.social · 20d

The listing for the yarn is live in the shop now! www.kimdyesyarn.com

sweetvireodesigns.bsky.social @sweetvireodesigns.bsky.social · 22d

They are live on #Ravelry! "Pumpkins and Cats" Cowl in #crochet and #knit. They feature yarn from @knitterkim.bsky.social, DK for the knit and sock for the crochet. So excited to have them done for Halloween! I also have matching mittens in crochet that were released last year. #knitsky

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 21d

This week's prompt for #showmeyourknits is autumn. This is my Shadow Weave shawl design. Fiber Optic Yarns held a KAL for it, and I used her Copper to Verdigris paintbox gradient and Whacky Khaki colorway to make this version. 🧶

Brioche and garter stitch shawl using gradient going copper, through brown, to green as on color and light green as the other color.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 23d

Sleeping Satellite came off the needles just before leaving for vacation. Today was the first day that I had a chunk of time and daylight to do the blocking. Wow! I did not expect it to block out this large! I can't wait to see how it is once it is dry.
#knitting #lolabeanyarnco #waxbean

Silvery gray brioche lace shawl aggressively pinned out on blocking mats.

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Patrick Donohue @textillianstudios.bsky.social · 23d

Transparency post: I sold 21 copies of the Drift Cowl. (There were no Payhip sales.) I also sold $102 of my stash. The final image is with rounding up and covering fees. Thank you for your support.
#knitting #trevorproject #driftcowl #destash #29bridgesstudio #textillianstudios

Drift Cowl covering man's face such that only his eyes are visible.

Screenshot showing 21 sales of the Drift Cowl on Ravelry since its release.

Receipt for donation to the Trevor Project.

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Adella Colvin @lolabeanyarnco.com · 26d

We’ve received quite a few emails from folks who missed out on the Calypso Cowl + Showtime Stripes Hat kit preorder we did to coincide with the release of the patterns designed by our friend Courtney of @flynnknit.bsky.social.

A man is shown from behind under blacklight, wearing the neon green and gray striped knit beanie and cowl. His t-shirt glows with a large Beetlejuice graphic printed on the back, highlighted by the blue light.

A man poses thoughtfully against a purple backdrop, wearing glasses, a striped knit beanie in shades of gray and mauve, and a coordinating mauve cowl. His hand rests on his chin as he looks downward.

A man poses against a purple wall wearing a hand-knit striped beanie and a matching patterned cowl. The hat features horizontal stripes in gray, white, and bright lime green, while the cowl is knit in a checkered design of white, gray, and speckled accents. He looks upward with a calm, thoughtful expression, dressed in a black shirt.

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