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Ball & Skein is 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 from 11AM to 4PM...and 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 $75!

Happy 2026!

 

I thoroughly enjoyed my New Years Day off binge watching Netflix and knitting! I finished my 2-color Brioche Beanie using Ideal. And I'm nearly finished my Harvest Flower Sweater using Cambria DK. I hope you also enjoyed your holidays!


The Holiday Sale continues offering you 30% OFF all holiday items!


I'm excited to spend time Sipping & Stitching TONIGHT in the shop.


Summer Lee's newest book, The Sock Obsession, should be arriving in the shop any day now.


And there are new colors and a new yarn from Noro!


Check out the New Class Schedule to learn a new skill and/or pick up a new project!

Last photo of Beverly in front of the tree until December 2026!

Make 2026 Your Year of Sock Knitting

If socks have been on your To-Make List for a while, let Summer Lee be your guide and your muse!


Their newest book, The Sock Obsession, offers 25 patterns in every shape and size, from cozy boot socks to cheerful ankle styles to preppy loafer and cuffed styles, and a universe of techniques. You’ll explore a world of techniques - cables, colorwork, texture, ribs - and a parade of motifs from Scandinavian classics to whimsical motifs like mushrooms, sheep, and lobsters! 


This new book complements Summer Lee's bestseller The Sock Project. During the In-Person Magic Loop Sock Class in February, Caitlin will be teaching Summer Lee's I'm So Basic Socks!

Introducing Koma from Noro!

Let yourself be swept away by the vibrant beauty of Koma, a showstopping new yarn from Noro that captures the essence of Japanese artistry!


Spun from a luxe blend of 45% wool, 35% mohair, and 20% silk, Koma delivers the perfect balance of warmth, softness, and luster — all wrapped up in Noro's signature self-striping palette. Koma takes its name from the Japanese word for a spinning top, a fitting tribute to the yarn's sense of motion and playful energy with swirls of color.


Each 150-gram skein contains a generous 443 yards, making Koma perfect for statement shawls, cozy garments, and any project that calls for color and character. The lofty mohair halo adds softness and depth, while silk threads in a subtle sheen elevate every stitch.


And, new colors of your favorites, Ito and Silk Garden, have recently arrived!

Koma is featured in the latest issue of Noro Magazine! Request a FREE PATTERN to knit this cardigan, shawl, or pullover with the purchase of the yarn.

Speedy Knits in Franca from Manos

Needing that quick satisfaction of completing a project? Try one of these Speedy Knits using Franca from Manos del Uruguay!


Franca is a Super Bulky, 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn that makes luscious knits in with a beautiful, hand-dyed watercolor-inspired palette. It's the yarn you reach for when you want to make something quick and cozy! We have plenty of 1 to 2 skein projects that are free patterns!

Enjoy 30% OFF during the Holiday Sale

All Holiday Themed Items are 30% OFF! Grab one more gift for yourself and/or your favorite fiber lovers this holiday season!


There's also a ton to choose from in the Sale section! Shop the huge selection of yarn, needles and accessories on sale!

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


The New Class Schedule for January and February 2026 is live! Learn a new skill and/or pick up a new project!


Sign up for something fun in 2026:

Don't miss the Shift Cowl Workshop on Jan 22nd!

Sip & Stitch is TONIGHT Jan 7th from 4-6PM

Let's toast to 2026 with some tea and wine!


We'll be doing another elephant-style gift exchange at tonight's Sip & Stitch, Wednesday January 7th, in celebration of "Little Christmas".


This event is FREE and meets in the shop from 4-6PM.


Course & Wale has decided to shut down their business, but I'm stocked up on their fine teas and wines for sale during this event.

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 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

We'll be back on Thursday January 8, 2026 @ 4:30PM!


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 from 11AM to 4PM (with a few exceptions)...and the online shop is available 24/7!