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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!

It's Back to School Week

 

It was so wonderful to host Kristen from Art Fiber Frenzy over the weekend. I treated myself to a skein of her luxurious yarn and am planning my next fiber art masterpiece! If you missed the trunk show, you can still pick up a skein at her Etsy store.


In case you missed it, registration is now open for the Little Big Sur Stitching Retreat, May 20 - 23, 2027!


This week, It's back to school for Olivia and Will. Julia will be in the shop this week until she leaves for Davis...hopefully she'll be back during breaks and next summer! Best wishes to these scholars as they start their new academic years!


Summer Shop hours are ending and the shop is now Closed on Tuesdays again.


And there are a little over 2 weeks 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!

I love my new Brielle top in gorgeous Farfalla yarn!

Register Now for the Little Big Sur Stitching Retreat

Spend your days stitching, learning, laughing, and creating alongside talented instructors who will inspire you with fresh techniques and new ideas!


The retreat kicks off on Thursday May 20th, 2027 and runs through Sunday May 23rd, 2027 at the luxurious Cavalier Oceanfront Resort in San Simeon, CA. The resort is nestled on a scenic seaside bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean where you can gaze out your window and enjoy panoramic views of the ocean.


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.


Space is limited and we're already 20% full after just 2 days! Enjoy the 10% OFF Early Bird Retreat Rate until the end of 2026.

New from Trendsetter...Farfalla, Cameo, Dots & Dashes, Orsettini

Our friends at Trendsetter have been busy shipping new color palettes and new yarns!


Farfalla arrived in the shop late last summer and has been a favorite! Its standout feature is the subtle color gradient that naturally appears as you knit. There are 5 new colors available. I used Color #11 Rio Carnival in my stunning Brielle Tee!


Cameo, Dots & Dashes and Orsettini are brand new!


Cameo blends Wool and Bamboo into a colorful marled yarn. It's a Light Worsted weight yarn that packs 360 yards into each 100 gram ball. I'm planning to knit a Sabai Top with mine!


Dots & Dashes is a "floofy" Aran weight yarn combining Alpaca, Wool, and Polymide. It gets its name because of the short and long color bands throughout. This yarn also has great yardage...165 yards per 50 gram ball!


Orsettini is a Merino Boucle Aran weight yarn. And it's available in 16 vibrant colors. I'm planning my 1st Ranunculus with mine.

Cambria DK, Fingering, Worsted Re-Stock!

We recently received a huge re-stock of the Cambria Private Label yarns!


There are so many reasons why I love these yarns. One of the reasons is that the production process focuses on sustainability!


The premium Merino fibers are sourced through the international fiber market and custom spun in Europe by experienced spinning mills known for their exceptional quality and consistency. The yarn is mechanically superwashed rather than chemically superwashed. The process uses electricity and air to remove the scales of the fiber so they do not shrink or felt in a washing machine versus the traditional method of using chlorine.


As a result, every yarn is OEKO-TEX® certified, meaning they have been tested for harmful substances and meet strict international safety standards for textile products.


Then, the yarn is hand-dyed on demand for Ball & Skein in Montreal using an eco-conscious dyeing process that uses 80% less water and energy than traditional dyeing methods.


The result is Merino yarns with exceptional softness, resilience, and stitch definition, making them a favorite for sweaters, shawls, socks, and accessories.


Check out my collection of projects using Cambria Private Label yarns on Ravelry!

Summer Block Party on Monday August 31st

A Block Party Means Something Very Different for Stitchers! Join the Summer Block Party to learn more about finishing your handmade garments.


Here are the topics we'll discuss:

  • What is Blocking?
  • To Block or Not To Block
  • Benefits of Blocking
  • Blocking Tools
  • Steam vs. Wet Blocking
  • Blocking Tips and Tricks


And as a bonus, all attendees will receive a Single Use Pack of Eucalan and a 20% Discount on any Blocking Supplies purchased during the event.

Struckets are the ultimate wet blocking tool...it's strainer and a bucket!

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

The next session of the popular Fixing Mistakes in Knitting class is coming up on Saturday September 12th @ 9:30 - 11:30PM. Build the skills to recognize mistakes and to quickly and easily fix them!


Here's what's coming 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!

Sale Items

There are 2 more weeks left in the August Alegria Sale! For the entire month of August, 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.

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!