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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!

Little Big Sur Retreat Is Over 75% Full

 

Last week, I announced that registration is open for the Little Big Sur Stitching Retreat, May 20 - 23, 2027 and the event is already over 75% FULL!


If you're on the fence, don't wait because there are only 9 spots left!


I am so fortunate to Welcome Kate Atherley in October as an Instructor for 2 Online/Zoom Classes focused on her newest book, Math for Knitters!


And there are only 11 days left to complete your Summer Tee to be included in a prize drawing for a $100 Gift Card! Send me details about your finished tees by Friday September 4th @ noon!

Remember to send me details about your completed Summer Tees!

Register Now for the Little Big Sur Stitching Retreat

Only 9 Spots Left! Enjoy the 10% OFF Early Bird Retreat Rate until the end of 2026.



The retreat kicks off on Thursday May 20th, 2027 @ 5PM and wraps up on Sunday May 23rd, 2027 @ 12:30PM at the luxurious Cavalier Oceanfront Resort in San Simeon, CA.



You will have the opportunity to take 4 workshops from legendary instructors: Melissa Leapman and Benjamin Matthews. And you will receive a snappy project bag filled with the yarn you need for your class projects along with a few extra surprises! And we've included a special tour of Hearst Castle and a Private Shopping Experience at Ball & Skein & More.

New Sticks & Studs from JUL

JUL is an international creative partnership that creates handmade fair trade products made in Indonesia and the USA.


I have been huge fan of JUL products for years and am so excited with the new Stud Button designs they just released!


You may be asking, what is a Stud Button? Simply put, stud buttons are the best styling solution ever created! They were designed to solve virtually any shawl styling problem, from the too-small shawl to oversized wraps that won't stay in place. I also prefer to use Stud buttons in favor of buttons when knitting cardigans. JUL Stud Buttons are certain to become your go-to shawl fasteners.


I've also re-stocked your favorite handmade shawl stick pins! The Octopus shawl stick was inspired by the Netflix documentary - My Octopus Teacher, which is so fabulous and inspiring I hope you will watch it.

Math for Knitters Online Classes with Kate Atherley

I am so excited to Welcome Kate Atherley as an Instructor for 2 Online/Zoom Classes focused on her newest book, Math for Knitters!


Kate Atherley is a mathematician, a refugee from the tech industry and a best-selling author. She works as Knitty.com’s Managing Technical Editor, and is a seasoned designer and teacher of all things knitterly. She teaches regularly near her home in Ontario and at national and international events. Math for Knitters is the culmination of 25 years teaching knitting. It's your key to pattern freedom! The material has been broken into 2 Online Classes via Zoom that are 2 hours each.


The Level 1 Class focuses on how math fits into pattern reading – all the aspects of counting and working and keeping track of instructions. There will also be a discussion of gauge and what it really means – and how to deal with it if you can’t match. This class is suitable for newer knitters, and those who wish to get more comfortable reading patterns. 


The Level 2 Class features a Deep Dive into the Mathematics of Knitting! The course offers tools for dealing with vague instructions and the logic puzzles that come up in working from patterns. Kate will discuss the mathematics of design and pattern adjustments, providing solutions and formulas to solve a variety of problems and challenges. This class is suitable for intermediate knitters.


And as a bonus, all class participants will receive a 20% discount on the purchase of Kate's Math for Knitters book.

New Book Release...Grand Shetland Adventure Knits!

Join best-selling knitwear designers Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston for a true Shetland adventure!


Grand Shetland Adventure Knits is a love letter to these fascinating islands, their nature, traditions and people. It features 14 inspiring patterns for confident knitters that are perfect for cold weather, or even a trip to Shetland itself: from cozy socks and hats to colourwork sweaters.


The authors' deep love for Shetland is transmitted through every thoughtful pattern...from a hat inspired by a roadside cake fridge, a jumper knitted with patterns reminiscent of the seaweed among the rockpools, and to socks that are perfect for wear inside a cozy Shetland BnB.


Short travel stories showcase some of Mary Jane and Gudrun’s favourite places to visit, taking you on an unforgettable journey to a place that – despite its small size and remote location – has had an enormous impact on the world of knitting.

With its blend of timeless design and personal connection to place, Grand Shetland Adventure Knits brings the gregarious spirit of the islands into every stitch.

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

I'm so excited about the new Math for Knitters Online Classes!


Here's what's coming up...

Learn to Knit the Skye Vest with me!

Sale Items

Last Chance skeins of Smooshy Cashmere, Cosette, and Classy by Dream in Color have just been discounted 20% OFF!


And there's 1 more week to enjoy 20% OFF Alegria and Alegria Grande yarns from Manos del Uruguay!


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

Next Sip & Stitch is Wednesday Sept 2nd!

Our next Sip & Stitch is Wednesday, September 2nd from 4-6PM!


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


Come and finish up your Sumer Tee 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!


From July 10th - Sept 4th, we'll be sharing this time with the Summer Tee MAL Stitchers.



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.

Join the Fiber Team

Our Fiber Team is currently looking for a few more talented fiber enthusiasts! I'd love to hear from you if this sounds like a fun job for you!


Imagine being surrounded by some of the finest products in the hand-stitching industry. Imagine getting one of the most aggressive employee discounts in the biz to feed your fiber habit. Imagine working in the pleasant village of Cambria talking with crafters from all around the world. If you can imagine yourself there, this may be for you!

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


Join us virtually every Thursday from

4:30 - 6PM PST for Stitching in Your Slippers. It's a fun group of crocheters and knitters from all across the country. It's the group you didn't know you wanted!

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!