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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 10h

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

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 10h

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...

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 1d

Double knit blanket in white and beige showing a geometric pattern.

Double knit blanket in white and beige showing a geometric patterns

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 1d

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...

Duna

Duna combines the natural color from organic cotton with subtle hues of naturally colored alpaca. In our dyed version, the subtly tinted organic cotton and alpaca base enhances its appeal while preser...

www.mindseyeyarns.com

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

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.
germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-...
#crochet #knitting #knitsky

Reasons to swatch. Knitting and crochet tutorials

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Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 8d

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

Bobcat Arts w/ 30% more spooky @bobcatarts.bsky.social · 11d

As a cat that makes stuff I like to get my stuff from other people that make stuff. I know it's good, I know the money goes to the makers, and everyone is better for it.

Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 11d

So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery

but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)

almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule

So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 3d

Oh hey, someone was asking me lately. Can you print temporary tattoos?

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Purple knitted tee laid out on a blocking mat. Pattern is Dubbel Dark by Thea Colman

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 6d

Oooooh can’t wait to show these off in store!

Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 6d

You're the absolute sweetest, we LOVE working with you!

Speaking of which, your latest batch of goodies is printed, packed, and ready to ship out in the morning!

Canvas totes on a conveyor belt printed with a purple image. The image is an adorable sheep surrounded by strands of yarn with the words mind's eye yarn surrounding it and the catch phrase that'll block out on the bottom.

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 6d

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

Off white crochet strip placed on a paper pattern.

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✨B🎃🎃Chere✨ Commissions Open! @bellechere.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 6d

Every single item we’ve ever gotten from Inkling has been perfect.

Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 11d

So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery

but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)

almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule

So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.

Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · Apr 15

We quality checked THREE THOUSAND stickers by hand this morning

I've had actually conversations with every single person who has ever ordered stickers from us.

We care about the quality of clients receive, not how cheap we can make them.

But go off about your robots, Donkey Show 💀

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 7d

I haven’t seen one of those in a minute, i love it!

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thedragonflyknits.bsky.social @thedragonflyknits.bsky.social · 7d

The pattern is Dubbel Dark by @babycocktails.bsky.social
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 20d

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!!

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 20d

Where did you find that! I think that could actually work for how i do stranded knitting. 🥰

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 20d

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 🧶

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 22d

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!

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 22d

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

Several pieces of knitwear laid out on a table.

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Mind's Eye Yarns @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social · 22d

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

Several pieces of mixed media art and yarn displayed on a grid wall.

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