Newsletter 927
LYS Day...Lawdy!
Another Local Yarn Store Day is in the books! Thank you all so much for supporting us, along with other small yarn-centric businesses - not just on LYS Day, but all the days of the year. Y'all just about blew the doors off this time around, and based on how many lil' packs of zinnia seeds we gave away (one with every purchase!), we expect to see roughly one hundred thousandbouquets of zinnias on Instagram come August. Don't forget to post yours and include the #hauszinnias hashtag!
While we're definitely busy getting the store back together after the back-to-back double whammy weekends of Nash Yarn Fest and LYS Day, we've still got news...so keep reading!
Quick Class Note!
Classes for the rest of Q2 are just about filled up (but def check, just in case!), but there are a few spots open in Leah's Socks on Two Circs class sessions in June! If you'd like to spend the first weeks of summer prepping for the first weeks of winter...get over to the Classes page, check those dates, and give the store a call to grab your spot!
Modus Operandi's Zinnia Garden
There's still a bit of Modus Operandi's yearly batch of zinnia-inspired yarn in the store, even though Nash Yarn Fest and LYS Day did quite a number on it.
Master natural dyer and color wizard Rin used zinnias from Meg's garden and marigolds and cosmos from her own to rustle up the foursome of gorgeousity (surely it's a word!)...you can't get more local than our own backyards!
Zinnia Dawn on Silky Fingering or Lace Mohair
-- Lace Mohair: 64% Kid Mohair, 36% Silk | 459 yds
-- Silky Fingering: 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Silk | 438 yds
Zinnia Dusk on on naturally grey Yak Fingering and Lace Yak
-- Yak Lace: 42% Baby Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Non-Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Yak | 437yds
-- Single-ply fingering: 65% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak | 523 yds
We've got two fresh-off-the-needles samples that highlight all the bases in both colorways! Both are two-skein projects (one fingering, one lace)...minimum investment, maximum luxury!
Our version of Veronika Lindberg's In My Stripes Era scarf (above left) is worked up in alternating stripes of fingering and laceweight yarn (both in Zinnia Dawn) with simple increases on each end as you progress. The final result is as light as a feather and almost too soft to believe. The pattern is HERE.
Haus's own Kendall Bock worked up a fresh sample of her own Spring Drizzle Kerchief (above right), which also uses one each of MoFibers' fingering and lace (Kendall used the Dusk option). We adore this bandana-style kerchief that features delicate, vertical rows of eyelets. It's so easy to wear with no-fuss styling. HERE's the pattern.
Shop MoFibers' zinnia colorways HERE!
Block-a-Month Knitalong REMINDER: May!
If you're Block-a-Monthing, just a quick reminder that May's in-store meetup is next Monday(May 4) at 11am right here up in the Haus! If you need the lowdown on what all of that means, check the lead story in Newsletter 910 (you can find that RIGHT HERE). Even if you missed that info the first time around, you haven't missed out on the KAL. This is a yearlong project. You can jump in at any time and catch up (or not, it doesn't matter!) at your own speed.
May's block is Block 5: Slide. It's an easy one, but remember: Month 5 brings the start of a new "strip," so you'll be casting on for this one!
The majority of knitalongers so far are using Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash, but remember: any worsted yarn you want to use is the right answer! Some folks are working it up in Ultra Alpaca, some in Knitting for Olive's Heavy Merino. Just remember: you need about 200 yards for each block. Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash has been restocked in tsunami-ish quantities...so if you were waiting on a particular color...
Again, you'll find alllll the details for this KAL in Newsletter 910. You can find the Block-a-Month Afghan book RIGHT HERE.
My Bohemian Jumper in Plume
We brought this jumper to your attention a few weeks ago and you all certainly took it to heart. It was especially popular at Nash Yarn Fest, which confirmed our belief that this one is a "toucher": if you touch it, you'll want it. We've since had a little Plume plump-up and we're ready for another Bohemian onslaught!
Plume is a delicious fusion of silky soft Egyptian cotton and nylon. The charm of it lies not only in its luminous, subtle sheen but also in its incredible versatility. Perfect for creating elegant tops, shawls, camisoles and chic accessories, Plume's particular cotton and nylon blend adds a touch of sophistication to every project. It's a dream to work with - both soft and airy - and it weighs nothing, even when worked up into a chunky sweater...like.....
...the one Meg coughed up in no time flat! My Bohemian Jumper is worked top-down and results in a relaxed summer jumper with deep raglan armholes. We love its loosey-goosey "sweatshirt" styling and you'll spend half your time in it just hugging yourself. It's here in the shop if you wanna come see and/or feel it (and you will).
You can find your jumper size and corresponding yardage info using the chart above. You'll find that pattern RIGHT HERE. Plume in all of its gorgeous colors is RIGHT HERE.
Doodle Decks: At Long Last, Back in Stock
These have been scarce lately, but...ta-da!
This whopping box of Doodle ideas features 200 (!) mix and match motifs and spans five different Doodle Deck themes: Basic, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. There are plenty of options to get you mixing and matching and making your own unique Doodle!
New to this particular batch of Doodle flash cards are photographic representations of each chart. Wondering what each motif might look like in real-life yarned-up actuality? Just flip the chart card over and see for yourself! There's also a groovy little booklet in the box that walks you through yarn and color choices and chart familiarity and it also includes a standard cowl pattern that'll get you doodling immediately.
Grab this big boy RIGHT HERE!
Granny Square Fever
Granny Square fever continues to take the world by storm! Every day brings a new granny-squarer into the shop with questions. And we've got answers -- or at least, we have access to answers!
New to us is My Granny Square Wardrobe, which helps you transform a bunch of squares into a chic outfit! From snuggly statement cardigans and jumpers to festival-worthy shorts, dungarees and a bag, each project features a different granny design, including traditional granny squares, granny stripes, hexies, solid granny squares and granny circles. Each project gives you clear guidance on sizing and helps you calculate the number of granny squares you need. There are clear, beginner-friendly instructions given with step-by-step photos, charts and written patterns, along with simple construction diagrams to help you piece together and finish your garments with ease. Grab your copy RIGHT HERE!
We've also re-stocked all three of the amazing Granny Square card decks that we just. Can't. Seem. To. Keep. In. Stock. These sturdy, stylish boxes each contain 50 colorful cards that feature a gorgeous granny square. On the front of each 4 x 4" card is a color photograph of the finished granny square, and nothing else. This allows you to lay out the designs and easily mix, match and create your own design combinations. Simply flip the card over to find the instructional crochet chart and joining instructions.
The perfect tool to help you mix and match granny square designs for any handmade project, these decks can be easily slipped into your bag for on-the-go crochet. Each square is made using the same hook and yarn weight and is the same finished size, so that the squares can be joined together in any combination with ease. There are three decks: the Original, Flowers and Stitches. Grab your favorite RIGHT HERE!
The Great Tennessee Yarn Tour: 2026 Edition!
The Great Tennessee Yarn Tour is in its third year and Haus is happy to be included on the tour schedule this year! The GTYT happens over the entire month of August and is a great opportunity for fiber enthusiasts of all stripes to visit LYSs across the state - there are twenty-one stops on the tour this time around! There are prizes and specials and each shop will have special mini-skeins available only to Tourists; minis make for great souvenirs! Haus is alsoworking on a super-special (but still under wraps) trunk show that'll be in-store for the entire month of August, so keep your eyes peeled for more info on that.
Tickets for the Great Tennessee Yarn Tour must be purchased in advance; they're available now through June 1 and you can grab yours RIGHT HERE. Definitely click that "How to Tour" link under Tour Details to see how it all works! This is a great event, and if you can do it with a gaggle of friends, it's even better!