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We are located at 4210 Bridge St in Cambria, CA 93428

Phone: (805) 927-3280

The shop and parking lot entrances are both on Main Street.

We are open Every Day Except Tuesday from 11AM to 4PM. The online shop is available 24/7!

Free patterns and sale items can always be found near the end of the email!

Speaking of Free - FREE SHIPPING at only $100!

I'm Ready to Knit Some Autumn Vests

It's hard to believe that we just wrapped up the last weekend of Summer! I'm so excited to Kick-Off the Autumn Vest Make-A-Long this coming Friday. I have a couple of vests on my TODO list, but I'm also looking forward to some Sweater Weather knitting featuring new yarns!

Friday 9/25 is also the 1st National Dolly Parton day and the last day to enjoy 20% OFF all Sparkle Yarns during the September Sparkle Like Dolly Sale! I'll be wearing something sparkly in memory of Dolly...you should too!

New colors arrived this week in some of your favorites, Elder DK and Herriot Great!

We also re-stocked the Granny Square Block Boards and so many gorgeous Buttons!

Beverly had a Spa Day on Saturday. She looks so pretty and smells delightful!

Now Shipping...Doodle Sock Knitting Directory!

Now Shipping...Jamie Lomax's latest addition to her Doodle Collection...the Doodle Sock Knitting Directory!

Sock knitting fans will love this new collection of endlessly customizable charts and patterns!

With 200 brand new book-exclusive designs across playful themes – from coffee to pets and farmers' markets – The Doodle Sock Knitting Directory puts creativity at your fingertips.

Clear, user-friendly sock knitting recipes for both toe-up and top-down socks support both beginners and experienced knitters. And learn to mix & match cuff, heel, and toe techniques to create endless project possibilities.

Less than a month to go until the Doodle With Yarn Trunk show from Oct 12th - 25th!

The charts also work with the patterns in The Doodle Knit Directory!

I busted through some of my stash yarn and knit a Doodle Dog Beanie!

New Heathery Colorways of Herriot Great!

Just in...8 New Yummy Heathery Colorways of Herriot Great!

Spun from ultra soft, extra fine baby alpaca, Herriot Great is a soft & huggable bulky weight yarn. Incredibly cozy & warm, the yarn is ideal for quick knitting, luxe accessories. The gentle halo gives the yarn a beautiful glow & even the simplest of stitch patterns are gorgeous.

Herriot Great is available in a luscious palette of timeless solids & heathers.

I love my Primo Cardigan knit in Herriot Great!

Expanded Palette of Elder DK

Autumn means sweaters, scarves, and beanies! Elder DK by Queensland is another one of my favorites!

Elder DK is an Anatolian Merino yarn that retains its shape beautifully over time and offers a natural stretch and recovery that enhances fit and comfort. Its crimped fibers give excellent stitch definition, making it a favorite among hand knitters who want their cables, textures, and patterns to pop with clarity.

Each skein of Elder DK is a blend of cultural heritage, genetic ingenuity, and natural adaptation, rooted in the soil of ancient highlands. It represents nearly a century of deliberate breeding and thousands of years of pastoral tradition. For knitters and fiber artists seeking something beyond the ordinary, Elder DK Anatolian Merino offers a rare and meaningful experience—combining the luxury of fine wool with the soul of Anatolia.

I love my Rows & Arrows beanie knit in Elder!

Fall Issue of Farm & Fiber Magazine Has Arrived

Hot Off the Press...Embrace the joys of fall knitting with Farm & Fiber Knits Fall 2026!

Fall in love with the newest pattern collection including shawls, hats, mitts, cardigans, scarves, and much more! Along with patterns for your next project, you’ll get plenty of tips for knitting your best buttonholes, exploring yarn substitutions, and trying new cast-on methods.

The arrival of the new issue means that previous issues are now 50% OFF!

Learn a New Skill - Join Us for a Class or Workshop

Don't miss your chance to learn "Pattern Freedom" from the Best...Kate Atherley!

Here's what else is coming up...

• Learn to Knit Drop-In Session - every Sunday from 4 - 5PM (Advance Sign-up Required!)
• Learn to Knit a Smocked Vest - starts on Sept 28 @ 4:15PM (Needs 3 More to Go!)
• Learn to Needle Felt a Festive Holday Ornament - starts on Oct 3 @ 9:30AM (5 Spots Left!)
• Learn to Knit a Two Color Brioche Scarf - starts on Oct 10 @ 9:30AM (4 spots left!)
• Math for Knitters Level 1 with Kate Atherley - meets via Zoom on Oct 17 @ 9AM (Lots of Space Left!)
• Sweater Knitting - Metamorphic by Andrea Mowry - starts on Oct 19 @ 4:15PM (Needs 3 More to Go!)
• Fixing Mistakes in Knitting - meets on Oct 24 @ 9:30AM (New Date!)
• Math for Knitters Level 2 with Kate Atherley - meets via Zoom on Oct 31st @ 9AM (Lots of Space Left!)

We are so fortunate to host Kate Atherley to teach 2 classes on her popular book!



Shopiversary Weekend Celebration...Oct 3rd - 5th

Join us October 3 - 5, 2026 for a celebration weekend marking 3 years since I purchased Ball & Skein!

Weekend Highlights Include:

• Sat Oct 3rd - Learn to Needle Felt Festive Holiday Ornaments with Kathy Mulvey.
• Sun Oct 4th - Smirligans Pop-up Event with Heather Wiebe of Smirligans Fibers
• Mon Oct 5th - Special Sip & Stitch in the shop with teas and wines, snacks and stitching!

There will also be special discounts and a daily raffle drawing! Come celebrate with us!

Sale Items

There are only a few days left to save 20% OFF all Sparkle Yarns! Enter the code LOVE4DOLLY...now thru 9/25.

There's also a huge selection of yarn, needles and accessories on sale! Find your next treasure in the Sale Section!

Knit a Blueberry Cream Tee using Lumina!

Next Sip & Stitch is Monday, October 5th!

In October, Sip & Stitch is happening on a Monday so it lines up with my 3 year Shopiversary!

We'll be celebrating 3 years since I bought Ball & Skein on Monday October 5th from 4-6PM!

It's always FREE and always fun! We serve wine and tea and snacks during this event.

Come and stitch your Autumn Vest MAL project! And remember to Feed the Fibrary (Free Fiber Library) to make room for all that new stuff!

Holiday Sip & Stitch Shenanigans!

Friday Fiber Friends Meets Every Week!

Join us in the shop every Friday from 12 - 1:30PM for Community Stitching Fun!

Bring your current project or pick out your next project. Get some help or give some help. There really are no rules!

This event is FREE and does not require advance sign-up.

Patterns!

We have hundreds of patterns available on our web site! As I add the new yarns, I add new patterns for the new yarns. You'll find a variety of free and paid patterns for all stitch gauges for crochet and knit.

Gift Cards

You can never go wrong buying a gift card for the Fiber Enthusiast in your life! Gift cards are redeemable both in-store and online.

Shopper Rewards

Every time you spend $200 on non-sale items you receive a coupon for $15 off that never expires! If you've shopped with us in the past, you are already signed up and your rewards have started accruing automatically. If you are a 1st time shopper, provide your name and email address at checkout and you're enrolled!

Virtual Stitching Group on Thursday Evenings

Shop Hours

The Ball & Skein shop in Cambria is open Every Day Except Tuesday from 11AM to 4PM. The online shop is available 24/7!