The Woolly Thistle

08/04/2026

The I-91 Shop Hop is almost here!

From August 7–15, join us and 12 other incredible local yarn shops for a week of yarn-filled adventures, inspiration, and community.

Whether you're planning to visit one shop or hop to all 13, it's the perfect excuse for a summer road trip with fellow fiber lovers!

📍 Visit The Woolly Thistle and explore our curated selection of yarns, books, notions, and all things woolly.

🗺️ Learn more, see the participating shops, and plan your route at:
https://www.i91shophop.com/

Who's adding The Woolly Thistle to their Shop Hop itinerary? We can't wait to welcome you!

08/03/2026

We love our Shopcast contributors!

One of the best parts of every Shopcast is hearing different perspectives from knitters in our community, and in Shopcast Episode 284, Kelsey shares a reminder we think every knitter needs to hear:

🧶 "There's no knitting police!" 🧶

Whether you're modifying a pattern, choosing a different yarn, or knitting at your own pace, your knitting should bring you joy. There are no rules that say you have to do it one certain way.

Tune in to Shopcast Episode 284 on YouTube for Kelsey's great insights, along with plenty of inspiration from Corinne, Maggie, and the rest of the Woolly Thistle team.

What's the best knitting advice you've ever received? Tell us in the comments! 💚

08/02/2026

Shopcast Episode 284 is now live on YouTube!

This week, Corinne and Maggie are chatting about new yarns, new projects, and all the woolly goodness that's arrived at The Woolly Thistle.

One of our favorite conversations from this episode is all about planning your next knit...

🧶 Do you plan your projects months in advance?
🧶 Do you buy yarn first and let it inspire you?
🧶 Or are you a spontaneous cast-on knitter?

We'd love to hear how you decide what to knit next!

Grab your knitting, settle in with a cup of tea, and join us for Episode 284 on YouTube. Then come back and tell us: How do you plan your next knit?

08/01/2026

Shopcast Episode 284 is now live on YouTube!

Tune in to see what Corinne and Maggie's newest finished objects are! 👀

They're both wearing stunning new Lupine by the Lock Vests, lovingly knit for them by the wonderful Carolyn Holbrook, who designed this special pattern exclusively for The Woolly Thistle.

Even more special? These vests are knit in our custom Lichen & Lace Rustic Sport colorways, created to celebrate The Woolly Thistle's 10th Birthday. 💚

Join us as we chat about what's new in the shop, what's on our needles, and all the woolly goodness you've come to expect from the Shopcast.

📺 Grab your knitting, a cup of tea, and watch Episode 284 now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WL5olRYvUZw?si=cQjeEyX89ZQmS2hA

07/31/2026

💜 Two beautiful new colors from Scottish Wool Company (formerly Scottish Yarn Festival) have arrived at The Woolly Thistle!

Meet:
💙 Buchanan – a rich, classic navy blue
💜 Lamont – the perfect purple

Eva of Scottish Wool Company names each colorway after a Scottish clan, and we’re especially honored that Lamont was inspired by Corinne’s own family clan. It makes this colorway extra meaningful to us!

You’ll find both new shades available in DK and Fi*****ng weight, ready for your next shawl, sweater, socks, or colorwork project.

So throw yourself a little ceilidh, cast on something special, and scoop up these gorgeous new skeins before they’re gone! 🧶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

07/31/2026

Sign ups are now open for the 2026 Sweater KAL, beginning August 21, and it is completely FREE to join!

Thank you for making our 2026 Summer Sock Sprint such a fun two weeks! We loved cheering on every cast on, heel turn, and finished pair. 🧦

Now it's time for our favorite Knit Along of the year! ❤️

When you sign up, you'll receive:
🧶 Our newly refreshed Vanilla Sweater Pattern plus a bonus yarn suggestion guide
📚 Swatch School, our free email mini course full of sweater planning tips and techniques
⭐ 250 PIPs added to your account just for joining
💻 Access to our special Zoom Knit Nights

Whether you're planning your very first sweater or your fiftieth, we'd love to have you knit along with us.

Help us celebrate 10 years of The Woolly Thistle, and maybe this is the year you cast on a Vanilla Sweater!

Sign up on our website here: https://thewoollythistle.com/pages/sweater-kal

07/31/2026

Shopcast 284 is live! Grab your project, a cozy spot, and come spend time with Corinne, Maggie, and our guest contributors Kelsey, Rachel, and Kim!

Thank you for joining us. If you are enjoying this Shopcast, please...

07/30/2026

For the past 10 years, The Woolly Thistle has been more than a yarn shop. It has been a place where knitters from around the world come together to learn, share, and celebrate a love of wool.

To celebrate our 10th Birthday, we're thrilled to share the full interview in our special series, A Decade of Wool: Q & A with Corinne.

Follow The Woolly Thistle and Watch on Youtube:

For the past 10 years, The Woolly Thistle has been more than a yarn...

07/30/2026

A Decade of Wool: Conversations with Corinne continues!

As part of The Woolly Thistle's 10th Birthday celebration, we're sharing another special moment from our conversation with founder, Corinne Tomlinson.

This time, we're asking:

What is your most show-stopping knit?

For Corinne, there are two, the stunning Agnes Kofta by Kristin Wiola Ødegård and the Star Cardi by Donna Kay. Both of which you can knit for yourself using yarn sets from our store!

Do you have a knit that always earns compliments? We'd love to hear about your own show-stopping project in the comments!

This is just one of many stories from our 10th Anniversary interview. Subscribe and follow along for more fun from The Woolly Thistle and catch the full interview *A Decade of Wool: Conversations with Corinne*, on our Youtube Channel!

🧶 Celebrate 10 years with us all month long!
🌿 Explore The Woolly Thistle at https://thewoollythistle.com
💚 Head to our Youtube channel to see the full interview! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBbBsqiNvgw13_CpOfEGg7Q

07/29/2026

Shopcast Episode 284 drops this Friday!

Join Corinne, wearing her newly finished Juno Tee by Sari Nordlund knit in Rambler, and Maggie, wearing her Summerwood Tee by Lív Ulven knit in Saona, as they catch up on what's new in the shop and what's currently on their needles.

In this sneak peek, they're talking about Eriu Elements DK from Ireland, one of the squishiest yarns at The Woolly Thistle. It's wonderfully soft while still offering the beautiful character and quality we love in a natural wool yarn.

Tune in Friday on our Youtube Channel to see everything that's new, hear what Corinne and Maggie have been knitting, and spend a little cozy time with us. We can't wait to share Episode 284 with you! 💜