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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!

Celebrate Labor Day...Buy Some Yarn!

My most important message is that we are open on Labor Day...I'll be in the shop to help you with all your yarny needs!

Congratulations to Claudia and Pamela for completing their Summer Tees and winning prizes in the drawing last Friday! They're both Cambria Locals and have shown up for several of the Friday stitching sessions. I swear this drawing was legit and not rigged!

Remember to grab all your Sparkle Yarns at 20% OFF during the September Sparkle Like Dolly Sale!

Set yourself free by learning to identify and fix your knitting mistakes. Join me for the Learn to Fix Your Mistakes workshop next Saturday Sept 12th!

Bev enjoys lounging in the shop with her Llama stuffie!

Just In...Llama Umi from Mirasol Yarn

Llama Umi by Mirasol is a yummy sport-weight yarn spun from 100% plush Baby Llama fibers, delivering breathtaking softness and warmth!

Taking its name from the Quechan phrase for "Llama Kiss", each generous 100 g skein offers 328 yards—perfect for lightweight shawls, delicate tops, or cozy accessories. Llama Umi feels sumptuous against the skin.

I've started working on a Princess Tee in the gorgeous new Orchid color.

Mirasol Yarns exists to support the Mirasol Project. The project provides education and opportunities to children in the Peruvian Highlands.

I'm excited to work on my Princess Tee!

Doodle Sock Directory Is Launching on Sept 22nd!

Jamie Lomax has done it again with the latest addition to her Doodle Collection...the Doodle Sock Knitting Directory is launching on Sept 22nd. You can pre-order yours now and have it in your hands on launch day!

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.

I'm excited to host a Doodle With Yarn Trunk show from Oct 12th - 25th!

Pre-order your Doodle Sock Knitting Directory now!

My Sabai Top in Cameo

A few weeks ago, I introduced the new Cameo yarn from Trendsetter. This week, I'm sharing my finished Sabai Top that I knit using Cameo.

The Sabai Top has been extremely popular since it arrived on the scene in 2024. I figured it was my turn to try it out and it is such a wonderful pattern. There are instructions for either a ribbed or rolled collar/hem and I chose the ribbed version.

The piece is knit top down and includes a ribbed border along the armholes so there's no need to pick up stitches at the end. I love this. And I love how the top looks with the beautiful marled yarn!

If you're interested in working the top in a solid, I recommend Zooey, Tillie, Sami or Milo.

Next Up...Autumn Vest MAL Starts on September 25th

We stitched shawls in the spring and tees in the summer...next up is vests in autumn! The Autumn Vest Make-A-Long cast on is Friday September 25th!

The Autumn Vest MAL is all about making something you'll adore, with no long sleeves standing between you and the finish line. Check out my Autumn Vest completed projects on Ravelry for some ideas!

I'm teaching a class on how to knit the beautiful Smocked Skye Vest that starts on September 28th @ 4:15PM!

Learn to Knit the Smocked Skye Vest with me on September 28th!

Little Big Sur Stitching Retreat is Sold Out

The Little Big Sur Stitching Retreat is NOW SOLD OUT! WOW! Sign up for the Wait List!

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

Don't miss your chance to learn how to Unstuck Yourself!

The Fixing Mistakes workshop meets on Saturday Sept 12th @ 9:30AM...if 2 more people sign up!

Here's what else is coming up...

• Learn to Knit Drop-In Session - every Sunday from 4 - 5PM (Advance Sign-up Required!)
• Fixing Mistakes in Knitting - meets on Sept 12 @ 9:30AM (Needs 2 More to Go!)
• 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 (Needs 2 More to Go!)
• 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!)
• Math for Knitters Level 2 with Kate Atherley - meets via Zoom on Oct 31st @ 9AM (Needs 1 More to Go!)

Sale Items

Mission Accomplished...I set out to knit a 100% Cashmere Sweater for under $200! Gemini is the way to go...and now it's 20% OFF!

Enter the code LOVE4DOLLY to save 20% OFF all Sparkle Yarns...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!

This is my self-care sweater...it's so soft that I can't stop hugging myself when I'm wearing it!

Next Sip & Stitch is Monday, October 5th!

In October, Sip & Stitch is happening on a Monday so it aligns 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.

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

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!