We are so excited to organize another Knit-along with our wonderful Ravelry Moderator Sheryl Nipper for the Spring season. We kick off this year's Spring KAL on Monday, April 1st and continue through May over in our Ravelry group. There will be two threads where you can post your WIPs and FOs and, of course, enjoy lots of great community. We have a chat thread all set up and already there are some great pattern choices being talked about! We hope to see you there! Also, feel free to double dip in any other KALs during this time too! (For a full list of rules on how to enter for prizes, head to the Plucky Spring KAL thread.)

Do you have your yarn and patterns ready to cast on? This weekend we are debuting our new PK Essentials Spring color palette, available 24/7. Or maybe you are planning to focus on finishing a few lingering WIPs? Whatever you choose, we welcome you to join our Plucky Spring KAL! 

If you haven't decided on what to knit yet during the KAL, here is a look at some of the patterns being talked about in our KAL chat thread!

by Joji Locatelli

Sammal is a classic textured button-down cardigan. It is worked from the top-down seamlessly with raglan sleeves, and it features tiny braids in the front that add a bit charm.

by Isabell Kraemer

This sweater is a great beginner project to take the first step into SusieM’s contiguous set-in sleeves method. Plain Stockinette, raw edges and big stripes makes a perfect on the beach sweater.

by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne

A simple shape, raglan sleeves adorned by a small cable pattern and all the place for your own creativity. You want a solid version? A colorblock one? Or even using fingering and mohair together? 

by Natasja Hornby

Artus is a rich tapestry of texture and color. The mosaic border is easy to work, allowing for creative color combinations that consistently produce fantastic results.

We are looking forward to you joining our KAL and seeing you over in the KAL threads on Ravelry this Spring! If you have any questions regarding how the KAL works, please reach out in the Ravelry thread or via email at customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com.

But, you probably want to know a little more than that, right? Let's look a little further though into what blocking does for your knits, how to do it, and what are some useful tools that help make the process easier!

Blocking your knitting or crochet projects is really just giving that finished piece a lovely bath to help open up those fibers and achieve the final size and shape you desire.

By soaking our knitted fabric we allow those wooly fibers to bloom and, in the case of non superwash wool, the stitches actually lock into one another creating a stronger fabric.

There are actually a few ways to accomplish blocking. It really depends on what you are trying to achieve with your finished object. For instance, with items such as cowls, or shawls, a full soak might not be necessary, so you could opt to gently steam the fabric to encourage gentle growth of the fibers, without it growing too much. This is also a good option for high contrast colors knit beside each other so the colors don't bleed.

However, we recommend an immersive soak for FO's that will be worn and washed regularly. For instance sweaters, hats, and socks are worn often enough to need a good washing every now and again. In these cases, we fill the sink with water and add a little wool wash to help loosen up and remove any remaining dirt and oils from the mill. Let that FO soak for 15-30 minutes before draining the water. Then gently squish the majority of the water out, being careful not to wring the fabric. To help remove even more of the water, roll the FO up in a few towels and do a happy dance on it (it's happy because you finished the project!), then lay it flat to dry on your blocking mats. You can use pins or blocking wires to help open up any lace work or ribbing in the knit, but those are not always necessary.  Oh, and we HIGHLY recommend adding a couple color catchers to the bath with your knit to catch any loose dye coming off the finished object. 

As we stated at the outset, blocking is truly magical! Look at how this lace swatch has grown and opened up!

We hope you have enjoyed this edition of the blog and find blocking your knits as great as we do! If you have any other helpful blocking tips we would love to hear them! Let us know via email at customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com.

We are so excited to be introducing a whole new Non-Superwash yarn line to the Plucky Base Catalog! We have been working very hard this past year to bring you a sustainable yarn, across all weights, that is Non-Superwash, yet still delightful to work with and next-to-skin soft!

Our new Legacy base, made from Shiniko wool, comes from ranches out West that have been family-owned and operated for generations. The passion for the land and sheep these ranchers have is expressed in their efforts to achieve and maintain Responsible Wool Standard certification. This is no small undertaking! Learn more about RWS here.

Shaniko Wool Company (SWC), founded by Jeanne Carver, is “an American legacy”—the first farm group in the United States to be certified under the global Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) and NATIVARegen. 

SWC currently consists of 10 farms in the American West, with more ranches awaiting certification. SWC has a well-documented, long-term commitment to land management, biodiversity, expanding sustainable wool practices, and scaling the amount of sustainably and humanely produced wool available to global brands.

Shaniko wool is a cross between Merino and Rambouillet, but generally considered to be a Merino fiber. The wool used contains a consistently fine, approximately 21 micron, long wool staple, creating a luxurious yarn, while still maintaining strength. Additionally, this Non-Superwash yarn is ideal for colorwork, simple stockinette or cabled and textured patterns.

Simply, it's because the production of this yarn, from tending to the flocks, to processing the wool, is a family affair in most cases. The ranches and mills are passed from generation to generation. It seemed a perfect fit to grace this yarn line with a name that reminds us all of the many hard-working families producing such lovely yarns for us to knit with.

We have knit up many beautiful pieces across the weights to show off the versatility of this beautiful new base. As you will see below, it's a fantastic yarn for colorwork, stripes, texture, and cables! 

Stay tuned over the next few days when we will be offering kits for many of the patterns shown to welcome Legacy to the Plucky catalog!

22 Cowl in Happy Glamper 

Happy Hipster Hat in Marianne & Thank You Note 

Artus in Fiona, Wintry Mix, Sketch, Gilded Age, Happily 

Traveler Shawl in Mani Pedi Legacy Sport held double with Gingham Aura Lace 

Traveler Shawl in Pink A Boo & Wintry Mix held double with Small Batch No. 001 Aura Lace 

Stratified Sweater in Green Goddess, Coconut Cream, Brooch, Opaline, El Camino

Crosstown Hats in As You Wish, Fawn All Over, Ogre

Lost Seaglass in Keepsake & Coconut Cream

Bulky Sleep Socks in Powdered Sugar, Miss Manners, Gilded Age 

Flamin' Hat in Small Batch No. 025 & Castaway

First Beanie in Small Batch No. 025

We are offering 4 yarn weights (Fingering, Sport, Worsted and Bulky) currently, with DK weight coming late this year! We can't wait to hear how much you love this new base! Please share your reviews with us at customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com!

What is Fingering Weight yarn? How do you choose what kind to use? Why is it called Fingering Weight? 

Whether you're new to knitting or just perusing your pattern library for what to knit next, you may wonder about some of the fine details of Fingering weight yarn. Today, we are here to help answer these questions and take a deeper look into the Fingering weight blends we offer at Plucky, and what projects they will work best with.

Fingering weight yarn is typically a 4-ply strand, thin, but still versatile. It is most often worked on small needles ranging from US 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm), for a tight gauge. However, one example of the versatility of this yarn is that you can work with it on larger needles, like a US 6 (4.0 mm) for a looser gauge, giving you a drapey fabric. 

As you look through Fingering weight yarns in your LYS, you may notice it can also be referred to in other terms like "4-ply", "superfine", or "sock yarn." You may also run across more or less plies within this yarn weight too. The amount of plies in a yarn can be very important, depending on what project you have in mind, but we'll save that rabbit hole for a future blog post. 

So, now that we have a better grasp of what Fingering weight yarn is, let's look at the types of yarns we have and what they are best suited for.

90% Superwash Merino, 10% Recycled Nylon

The name says it all - your feet have found the perfect sock yarn! The tight twist of this yarn makes it an ideal option for strength and durability while still having a bit of softness due to the recycled nylon content. Being a superwash yarn, it’s also great for sweaters, baby knits, stuffies and more!

100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester

Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) can be next-to-skin soft and has long fibers, making it a great choice for items that will take a lot of wear yet still quite comfortable. Its natural luster makes it perfect for all kinds of items including, but not limited to, shawls, scarves, socks, sweaters, baby items and especially for all forms of colorwork! This blend is a superwash and therefore may be machine washed on a gentle wool cycle, then laid flat to dry.

30% Superfine Merino, 40% Mulberry Silk, 30% Yak

This extraordinary, non-superwash, blend of extra fine merino wool, silk, and yak creates a fabric with beautiful drape and a luxurious sheen. The merino and yak provide elasticity and warmth, while the mulberry silk provides good tensile strength and sheen. Lustre is a great choice for all garments and accessories and is one of those yarns that works well knit at a looser gauge.

100% Peruvian Highland Wool 

A classic, lovely wool yarn spun from high quality fleece, it's the perfect choice if you don’t want to compromise. Peruvian Highland Fingering is a light, soft yarn that is sure to keep you nice and warm. The combination of the strong fibers and the exquisite softness lends itself to most projects. And the wool is durable enough to last for many years, even with frequent use. It has nice elasticity and strength, wears well, and is not prone to pilling. Being a non-super wash blend, it's perfect for colorwork, cables and steeking. Great for hats, mitts, neckwear, and garments too.

75% Superwash Merino, 20% Cashmere, 5% Nylon

The one that started it all–Primo Fingering– our custom milled flagship base, creates a luxurious fabric with its generous amount of cashmere. The merino content makes it a great option for colorwork, texture, cables, and lace. It has the perfect amount of drape when used for shawls and garments and is also perfect for hats, mitts, socks, and more! Colors will appear slightly softer than a 100% merino because of the cashmere content, but still vibrant.

87% Peruvian Merino, 13% Donegal Viscose

This is a fun-to-knit, non superwash base with the subtle tweed-like flecks of color that complement your fabric. Like a little party happening with every stitch. It's both sturdy, yet next-to-skin soft, making it a fun choice for socks, hats, shawls, and garments! 

Now for the question we probably all have wondered about from time to time... Why call this type of yarn "fingering weight?" The origin of the term “fingering” is actually derived from fingram, from the French fin grain, which means “fine grain”. In relation to yarn, this could imply that it is a more fine weight of a yarn, thus Fingering weight. Who knew it's from a French term? We love our wooly history though, right?

Now that we know all about Fingering weight yarns, what should we make with them? Check out these great patterns! 

For socks, this series of patterns by Kay of the Crazy Sock Lady are perfect for beginners or long time knitters. 

The Travel Mode 2.0 shawl by Susanne Sommer is also a great design, showcasing five colors in fingering weight.

And, if you're looking for a sweater pattern, we are loving the easy nature of the Cottage cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak.

We hope you've enjoyed this fun journey into the world of Fingering weight yarns! We'd love to hear what's on your needles, so feel free to drop us a line in our inbox at customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com!

Once the cold weather hits, we find ourselves reaching for all our lovely handmade shawls and scarves to keep us toasty warm against the brisk chill. But in reality, we like to don our hand knits anytime we can! (It gets chilly in the A/C too! 🥶) 

Join us in venturing down the rabbit hole of shawl shapes, ways to wear them, and why they definitely have a place in our handmade wardrobe. You can never have enough shawls in our opinion! 

Triangle shawls are always a winner for either wrapping around your shoulders, or snugging up jauntly around your neck. They can be made in anything from fingering weight up to super bulky yarn, making them a versatile piece anytime of the year. Many triangle shawls are great for beginners, but leave plenty of room for adventure with lace or textured stitches. 

There are a few ways they can be constructed too. Some are knit from a garter-tab cast on, increasing as you go, others are knit from end-to-end giving you the ability to create vertical stripes if you like and elongating the triangle shape a bit.

Asymmetrical shawls have the advantage of creating wingspan, without the added depth that a proper triangle creates. This allows for the options of wrapping that longer end around your neck a second time for extra warmth and volume or add a knot in that end for a fun styling flair. 

Most often you'll find that you only cast on a few starting stitches and work the shawl on the bias, so the row counts never get too out of hand.

Whether you've been on the knitting scene for any length of time, or if you're new to the community, Melanie Berg is a prolific designer of this style of shawl. She incorporates various yarn weights, playing with mosaic or lace stitching, creating truly stunning pieces that you'll be reaching for over and over. 

Rectangular shawls are a fun play on the traditional scarf, but with a bit more volume, giving the wearer more variety. You can wrap them around like a scarf, or pop your collar and hang it over your coat for a bit of fashion statement. 

One other fun thing about this style is how much you can play with the construction. Some designs are straight forward, with a traditional back and forth method, while others are worked on the bias. And more recently, we see designs like Joji's Starting Point or Fading Point that work from the edges in, meeting at a point in the center of the wrap.

Last but not least, we have the crescent shape. This shape offers soft curves not found in the other shapes. These shawls can be very versatile in styling. They have the length for wrapping around your neck a few times, more like a cowl, or let those tails hang down for a more traditional look.

Most are knit from the top down, increasing in stitches as you knit. Stephen West's Pierre shawl is a great example of the soft lines created with this style, while still allowing you the opportunity to play with textures and color. Another example of the fun that can be had in knitting this style of shawl is the Zorzal by Lisa Hannes. This shawl is worked in a mix of garter stripes and short-row wedges to create a fun interplay of two contrasting colors.

Do you have a favorite shawl shape, one you knit over and over? Or is there a shape you have yet to try out? Whatever the shape, we are here for all the shawl making! 

#neverenoughshawls 😄

We hope our little adventure into the world of shawl shapes has you coming away with some patterns added to your queue, loads of inspiration, and your love of shawls burning bright!

Whether you knit or crochet we are certain you always have your notions kit with you! It's an essential part of any project. Without our little snips, how would we trim our yarn? Or what about that tapestry needle? We need to weave in those ends once our project is finished (assuming you like to weave in ends 😉).

We thought it would be fun to show you one of our favorite little notions pouch that holds those essentials for every project!

One of our favorite accessories we add to any project we're working on is the On The Go notions fold by Thread and Maple. It holds a pair of mini snips, a couple tapestry needles and the little zipper pocket on the back is great for storing a few stitch markers. It's so compact that it fits nicely in a little sock sack, or popped into your sweater project bag with your tape measure and your try-it-on cording! 

@threadandmaple

While we love sharing our favorite things with you, we also love hearing what your favorite tools and gadgets are, so feel free to share with us via customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com!

Do you love DK weight yarn? We certainly do! It's a great weight for quicker projects, but still so versatile and easy to work with. Right now, we’re loving the upcoming That 70's Hat and Cowl set by Banny Ree Designs, knit up in Bello DK! This is going to be such a quick knit, and so luxurious and warm for these cooler months!

That 70's Hat and Cowl DK will be available soon in our Quick Ship Kits on the website.

It may be a bit daunting to know which of our custom-milled DK's will work best for your project. Let's take a closer look at the attributes of each DK base we offer and help you navigate the wonderful world of DK weight yarn! 

We've also included in this post a look at what DK yarn we're working with, and a little bit of history on where the term "DK" comes from. 

Now, that we've had a look through most of our DK bases, and determined what each base is best suited for, would you like to see what we've been working on? 

Blueberry Waffle Socks in Sweater DK in the colors Shiitake and Grass Roots

We love a little wooly related history over here and ran across this fun tidbit about the term "DK" and where it originated.

DK actually stands for double knit yarn or wool. It's possible you will still see the term "double knit wool" in older knitting patterns, but most modern patterns and yarns just use the initials DK. The term "DK" used in the world of knitting and crochet describes the weight of yarn. DK yarn is twice the thickness of sock yarn and years ago, sock yarn was easier to get hold of, but it is very thin and takes longer to knit up. So knitters would use sock yarn held double to make a thicker garment, which is where the name double knit wool comes from.

As always, we hope you have enjoyed another edition of our little blog and would love to see all your knits made with DK yarn by tagging us on Instagram or emailing us at customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com

With the new year on the horizon, we are looking forward to bringing you so many new things to enhance your making experience! Here is a little preview of some of the new things we have percolating for the upcoming year...

As many of our long-time community members know, we love finding and creating new and inspiring bases for you to work with. And 2024 is no exception! We are currently working on bringing in a line of Non Superwash bases that will be ideal for so many knit or crochet patterns. And we know you'll really love this one! Sometimes when we hear Non Superwash we might think of a bit of a scratchier yarn, but let us tell you, this is NOT that. This new line of bases is quite soft, while still containing that "sticky" nature of a Non Superwash. We think it's a winner for sure! Keep an eye out for more details on this new yarn in the coming months!

With the season of gift knitting in full swing, we find that our needles are quickly clicking away to create all the wooly goodness for our loved ones. But then there is also that sweater WIP we wanted to have finished for that upcoming family gathering… eek! We’re sure you can relate!

One of the WIPs on our needles includes the Lost Seaglass cowl by Gretha Mensen. This quick and fun knit is perfect to knit up for yourself or would make a great gift for someone else! Despite its look, the tube shaped cowl is beginner friendly to knit with only one color per round. Our favorite kind of colorwork! 

But then of course there is “dream knitting.” We've been itching to cast on a Pressed Flowers shawl by Amy Christoffers. Such beautiful texture created by mosaic knitting. Definitely a must have knit for the winter!

But of course, all this knitting has us thinking about the tools we use to knit with. The true core of what makes knitting possible: our needles. So let's explore some of the differences we find in the needles we see on the market, and we'll share a little tip on how to get those working stitches in place quick and easy.

There is definitely a difference in all the various needle brands and materials we see on the market. And different needles produce different results. Some needles can bring us joy as we knit, whereas others are just not suited to the project, and we probably all know that frustration! 

First, let’s look at what types of needles we can use. Most often we see Fixed Circular needles when we're in our LYS. These are designed to have the flexibility to knit in a circle, say for like a cowl or hat. The needle tips can vary from 2" up to about 5" in length depending on the circumference you are trying to achieve. That too can vary anywhere from 9" around up to 60" in diameter! 

Circular Needles

Circular Needles

But, maybe you learned to knit on Straight needles and you prefer having your stitches all lined up as you work them. We don't really see these needles as often now, but they still are very useful for knitting scarves or pieces for a seamed sweater. Many knitters love these!

Straight Needles

Now that you have settled with the type of needle you prefer, it’s time to decide whether you should use wood, bamboo, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, plastic? The choices seem endless! But really, it comes down to what you prefer. One thing we've found that helps when choosing what material to use, is considering your yarn.

Many times wooden or bamboo needles make working with cotton, linen or other plant-based yarns easier to work with because they have more drag, allowing you to control your stitches from sliding off the tip. However, many tight knitters prefer a super slick needle material so they can slide their stitches more easily. Our best advice on this would be to try a few different materials out on various blends of yarn and go with what feels best for you and your making.

One of our favorite tips when knitting in the round and using interchangeable needles is that you can have your gauge needle on the right hand side as your work is facing you, then you put a needle tip, one or two sizes smaller on the left side, which makes it so easy to slide those stitches over to continue working them. Give it a try, but remember this only works if you're knitting in the round!

We hope you’ve enjoyed seeing what’s on our needles and you’ve also enjoyed this little journey into your most used tools, your needles! Let us know what type of needles you prefer along with any quick tips you’ve discovered by emailing us at customerservice@thepluckyknitter.com!

As we take a step back and reflect on the past year, we want to express our gratitude for you, not just for being our customers, but more importantly, for being part of this wonderful community of makers we are delighted to be a part of! 

We are so grateful that you choose to use our yarns to inspire your creative journey. It truly warms our hearts when you share what you make with us, whether it be in our Ravelry group, or via Instagram, or the sweet notes we receive through customer service. You inspire us to keep creating colors and blends that fill you up as you create with them.

We are deeply touched by your love and support for Plucky. As a way to thank you for ALL of the support you have shown, we hope you will enjoy the special sales events we have put together this week for you! 

Big Horn, Beets Me, Honey Pot

Grumpy Old Sailor, Palazzo Pants, Rosé

Hello Gourd-geous, Bleu, Corduroy

Rosé, Remember When, Lucy

Hello Gourd-geous, Honey Do, Utility

Honey Do, Grimace, Love at First Sight

Bleu, Take a Hike, Hayride

Palazzo Pants, Take a Hike, Bell Bottoms

Grumpy Old Sailor, Kelly Kelly Kelly, Fancy Free

Take a Hike, Love at First Sight, Grumpy Old Sailor

Honey Pot, Remember When, Rosé

Baby Boom, Bootlegger, Happily

Love at First Sight, Bleu, Corduroy

Decorum Dictates, Grumpy Old Sailor, Rosé

Powdered Sugar, Remember When, Lucy 

You’ve probably noticed that there is a lot of buzz around all the fluffy or fuzzy yarns. Looking at you, Mohair and Suri Lace! They can be great for adding extra warmth without adding bulk and weight to your knits. They are also amazing for adding texture and whimsy to the simple stockinette stitch. 

If you’ve been acquainted with Plucky yarns for a time, you know we can’t get enough of the fluff! So, we thought you might enjoy a deeper look at what fiber blends each of our fluffy bases contain, how they are different, and why we love each and every one of them dearly. 😍

Who doesn’t love a Mohair/Silk blend? The Mohair in our Aura blend is super-fine and of the softest variety. This fluffy yarn produces a beautiful halo and being blended with silk, you get a stunning sheen and a touch of extra strength. One of the benefits to this blend is the durability that both the Mohair and the silk provide! Making it a great match for garments, accessories and even socks! (Although, be careful with socks, they can be very slippery with this type of yarn.)

Aura Lace

72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk  |  Non-Superwash  |  Fancy Worsted Spun

Sophisticate Fingering

50% Superwash Merino, 30% Mohair, 20% Silk  |  Worsted Spun

Then there is our custom Sophisticate blend, which is a little bit heavier, more of a light fingering weight, but can get away with being lace weight at times. That extra heft equals extra great though! Sophie, as we affectionately call it, contains 50% Merino wool with the addition of Mohair and Silk, so this base has added bounce from the memory that wool is known to produce. That extra elasticity from the wool content makes it easier to work with, while still giving you all the added fluff and shine that you expect from a Mohair base.

If you’re looking for a few patterns that would be great for these fantastic bases, we highly recommend Joji’s Instant Crush sweater or Melanie Berg’s Wayworn shawl.

Instant Crush by Joji Locatelli

Instant Crush is a seamless, top-down, colorwork pullover worked using only 2 strands of silk/mohair yarn throughout the entire project. Even though this is a colorwork project, so the fabric is warm and thick, this sweater is light as air due to the fibers used in the design.

Wayworn Shawl by Melanie Berg

Luxurious and luminous, Wayworn adds that perfect touch of elegance to accompany you on all life’s journeys.

The construction creates a lovely combination of color and texture stripes, the generous size offers millions of styling options, and the silk-mohair yarn blend keeps the fabric airy yet warm.

But, maybe you’re allergic to Mohair, as we know many folks are. Our Plume Lace base is a great alternative to a Mohair blend! Plume Lace is a delicate blend of Baby Suri Alpaca and Silk. The scrumptious, delicate fiber of the Suri Alpaca is so buttery-soft and light as a feather!! Although Alpaca fiber is not strong all by itself, the silk added in gives this base strength and a touch more durability. 

Plume Lace

74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk  |  Non-Superwash  |  Fancy Worsted Spun

The Sunday Crew by Kate Oates is a perfect example of how beautiful a Suri/Silk blend can knit up! Or use it, in addition to a fingering weight yarn, to create the most delicate Birds of a Feather shawl!

Sunday Crew by Kate Oates

It’s so comfy you’ll want to wear it with your pajama pants and lounge around all weekend but so cute you’ll need to find somewhere to go to show it off.

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Starting at a single point and growing and shifting from ethereal mohair or alpaca to silky smooth 4 ply into a piece that begs to be wrapped up in.

Now for our favorite of all the fluffy yarns… Spiffy Lace! This delicate blend of Cashmere and Silk is what knitting dreams are made of! 😍 Its soft, lightweight nature gives your garments and shawls an extra touch of luxury that is unmatched. And it gets even better when you pair this blend with our custom-milled Primo Fingering! Oh my… It’s a match made in yarn heaven!! But in all seriousness, this is a stunning yarn to work with and is best matched in garments or shawls because of the more delicate cashmere fiber, however, it does contain a generous amount of silk to give structure to the yarn as you work with it. 

Spiffy Lace

60% Cashmere, 40% Silk   |   Non-SW

We love this base so much, we designed the Nantucket as a special way to showcase how light and airy Spiffy Lace knits up, but if you are looking to hold it double with a fingering weight base, we think the Lento would be a great match!

Nantucket Sweater by Plucky Knitter

The Nantucket sweater is lighter than a whisper and perfect for those times when you need a feather-light topper.

Lento by Jonna Hietala

Lento is a simple and timeless sweater. It is knitted from the top down in the round with raglan increases.

With Autumn here and sweater weather in full swing, have you ever found yourself reaching for your favorite knit only to find it’s grown some unsightly pills since last season’s wearing? It happens to the best of us, and the good news is there’s a handy tool to freshen up those pill-ridden sweaters in no time! 

In our previous post we promised to share with you one of our favorite tools for this job that gets our hand-knits in tip top shape. So, to accomplish this, we turn to our Gleener Fabric Shaver. It's definitely a game changer. This tool has made it possible to get the longest life out of all the beautiful handmade items in our wardrobe.

The Gleener helps you get the longest life from your knits by removing those unsightly pills after wearing. It is lightweight and easy to use. It comes with 3 different Fabric Safe Edges™ so you don't hurt your precious woolens.

Anytime. Anywhere. It's portable and comes with a little travel pouch to keep everything in one place.

You simply lay out your fabric on a flat surface. Then attach the proper edge for your fabric. Once the edge is attached, you simply "shave" your fabric of all the unsightly pilling.