Arenda Holladay, the president of TKGA (The Knitting Guild Association) and editor of Cast On, recently wrote a featured article on our acquisition of Elemental.

What an honor to be highlighted. Thank you Arenda and TKGA! 

With permission, the article has been shared below...

CLICK the photo above to see the video sharing all the details about our limited edition Cable Knit Kisses Hat Kit!

Kit retails for $84 and includes:
• Cable Knit Kisses hat pattern (PDF)
• Heritage Yarn (Full skein and a mini) to make the hat
• 3 piece heart themed stitch marker set from @jackibeanusa
• Custom candle from @coyercandleco
• Heart shaped air freshener from @coyercandleco
• @knitterella gift tag

These kits are limited edition and will go on sale 01.29.22 at noon eastern in the online shop at www.northbayfiber.com

While supplies last.

The In A Flurry Sweater goes live, January 26, 2022! We are also have a Heritage Restock to celebrate the release.

In a Flurry was inspired by those magical, first of the season flurries that seem to come out of nowhere and are gone just as quickly, leaving beautiful snowflakes behind. Designed in North Bay Fiber Heritage, this DK weight sweater is adorned with addictive colorwork motifs. This unisex sweater pattern has options for colorwork on the cuffs and hem. Either version you knit, this garment is an excellent addition to your winter knits wardrobe!

If you are interested in sweater sizing and yarn amounts, that is listed below. In the past, restocks have moved quickly, therefore for your yarn purchasing plans, we've listed the sweater size, specs, and yarn amounts.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 33.5 (38.5, 43.25, 48, 51.5, 54, 58.75, 63.5, 69.75, 72)”/84 (96, 108, 120, 129, 135, 147, 159, 174, 180)cm full-chest circumference

Suggested Ease Range: 4–6”/10–15cm of positive ease at the bust. Sample shown is a size 38.5” and worn with approx 4.5” of positive ease.

GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4"/10cm in colorwork and St st, knit in-the-round and blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch. Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.

• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0mm) 16", 32", 40", and 60" (for sizes 46.5"/116.5 cm and above) circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75mm) 16", 32", 40", and 60 (for sizes 46.5"/116.5cm and above) circular needles—or one size smaller than gauge needle

YARRN:
RECOMMENDED:
North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150yd/137m per 50 g)

Top sample is shown in colors: Natural (MC) 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins, Watershed (C1) 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins, Algae (C2) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins, and Bullhead (C3) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins.

Bottom sample is shown in colors: North Bay (MC) 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins, Chinook (C1) 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, Natural (C2) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins, and Algae (C3) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins.

OR Heavy DK, light worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

Yardage for version WITHOUT Cuff/Hem Colorwork:
• MC: 797 (872, 961, 1041, 1111, 1147, 1243, 1328, 1445, 1500)yds/725 (793, 874, 946, 1010, 1043, 1130, 1207, 1314, 1364)m
• C1: 233 (259, 300, 313, 347, 361, 409, 442, 495, 535)yds/212 (235, 273, 285, 315, 328, 372, 402, 450, 486)m
• C2: 69 (76, 89, 92, 102, 106, 120, 130, 135, 140)yds/63 (69, 81, 84, 93, 96, 109, 118, 123, 127)m
• C3: 56 (62, 72, 75, 84, 86, 98, 106, 118, 129)yds/51 (56, 65, 68, 76, 78, 89, 96, 107, 117)m

Yardage for version WITH Cuff/Hem Colorwork:
• MC: 661 (737, 828, 909, 981, 1018, 1116, 1202, 1321, 1378)yds/ 601 (670, 753, 826, 892, 925, 1015, 1093, 1201, 1253)m
• C1: 252 (281, 315, 347, 374, 388, 425, 458, 504, 526)/ 229 (255, 286, 315, 340, 353, 386, 416, 458, 478)m
• C2: 66 (73, 82, 90, 98, 101, 111, 120, 132, 137)yds/ 60 (66, 75, 82, 89, 92, 101, 109, 120, 125)m
• C3: 71 (78, 88, 97, 104, 108, 119, 128, 140, 146)yds/ 65 (71, 80, 88, 95, 98, 108, 116, 127, 133)m

We hope this helps with your project planning!

Thank you for your support and happy knitting!

The Holiday Hat Kit Update
will go live in the online shop on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST.

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PLEASE NOTE:

• There are limited amount of Holiday Hat Kits and will only be available while supplies last!

• The candles will only be available in these Holiday Hat Kits. They will not be sold separately.

•  The In A Flurry pattern is NOT included in the kit and this is why…Since there is no hard copy of the pattern to sell, it is in the best interest for you to purchase the digital download direction from NorthBayFiber.com, Knitterella.com, or Ravelry.com. That way, if there is ever an update to the pattern, we have the ability to send automatically email you an updated copy.  

• The In A Flurry hat pattern, designed by Jill Zielinski (aka Knitterella) will release on Thursday, December 9, 2021. The pattern is $7.00.

SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
Note: The first 3 sizes are designed to be child sizes 6-7 (8-10, 11-13). The remaining sizes are adult sizes. All measurements listed are finished full bust measurements.

Approx 27.5 (30, 32.5, 35.25, 38.5, 43.25, 46.5, 50.5, 53, 57.5, 62.5, 65, 70)" / 69 (75, 81.5, 88, 96.5, 108, 116.5, 126.5, 132.5, 144, 156.5, 162.5, 175) cm full-chest circumference

Suggested Ease Range: 4–6” / 10–15cm of positive ease at the bust. Sample shown is a size 38.5” and worn with approx 4.5” of positive ease.

YARN
RECOMMENDED: North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 4 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18) skeins. Sample shown in color Sandbar.

OR: Heavy DK/light worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

• Approx 584 (773, 839, 970, 1137, 1333, 1440, 1644, 1778, 2007, 2212, 2361, 2608) yds/ 531 (703, 763, 882, 1034, 1212, 1309, 1495, 1616, 1825, 2011, 2146, 2371)m

ADDITIONAL YARN NOTE:
Adult sizes are written for a cropped length. For a more traditional length, add 2.5" / 4cm or desired amount to length prior to ribbing. If you choose add 2.5" / 4cm to the body length, additional yarn/yardage would be as follows:

Additional Skeins Needed: - (-, -, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2)

Additional Yards Needed: - (-, -, 103, 112, 126, 135, 147, 150, 168, 182, 189, 203)Additional Meters Needed: - (-, -, 94, 102, 115, 123, 134, 136, 153, 165, 172, 185)

GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4" in pattern, knit in the round and blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch. Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.

• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 46.5" / 116.5 cm and above) circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge

• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 32" / X

Look for official pattern release end of November 2021.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 14.5 (17, 19.25, 22.5)”/36 (42, 48, 54) cm circumference x 6 (6.5, 6.75, 6.75)”/ 15 (16, 17, 17) cm for beanie version and 8.75 (9, 11.5, 11.5)”/ 22 (22.5, 29, 29) cm for slouch version

YARN
RECOMMENDED: North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 1 (1, 1, 1) skein for beanie version and 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s) for slouchy version.

OR: Heavy DK, Light Worsted Weight yarn in the following amount:
• Beanie Version: 85 (107, 128, 150) yds / 77 (97, 116, 136) m
• Slouchy Version: Approx 128 (156, 223, 260) yds/ 116 (142, 203, 236) m

Sample shown is size medium slouch in color Pumpkinseed.

 
GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in pattern, worked in the round, and blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16"/40cm circular needles and DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16"/40 cm circular needles — or one three sizes smaller than gauge needle

Look for official pattern release on October 20, 2021.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Suggested Ease Range: 4–6” / 10–15cm of positive ease at the bust. Sample shown is a size 39.25” and worn with approx 5” of positive ease.
• Finished Bust Circumference: Approx 32 (35, 39.25, 44, 47.5, 52, 56, 59.25, 63, 67.25, 71.5)” / 80 (87.5, 98.125, 110, 119, 130, 140, 148, 157.5, 168, 179)cm

YARN
RECOMMENDED (Bobble Version): North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15) skeins in Pumpkinseed (MC) and 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in Natural (CC)

RECOMMENDED (Without Bobble Version): North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins in Chinook (MC) and 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins in Natural (CC)

OR: Heavy DK, Light Worsted Weight yarn in the following amount:

BOBBLE VERSION:
• MC: Approx 899 (1003, 1132, 1273, 1401, 1552, 1695, 1806, 1918, 2059, 2170) yds / 817 (912, 1029, 1157, 1274, 1411, 1541, 1642, 1744, 1872, 1973) m
• CC: Approx 137 (153, 173, 195, 214, 237, 259, 276, 293, 315, 332) yds / 125 (139, 157, 177, 195, 215, 235, 251, 266, 286, 302) m

WITHOUT BOBBLE VERSION:
• MC: Approx 808 (902, 1018, 1145, 1260, 1396, 1524, 1624, 1725, 1852, 1951) yds / 735 (820, 925, 1041, 1145, 1269, 1385, 1476, 1568, 1684, 1774) m

• CC: Approx 224 (250, 282, 318, 350, 387, 423, 450, 479, 514, 541) yds / 204 (227, 256, 289, 318, 352, 385, 409, 435, 467, 492) m

GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in chart and Stockinette stitch, worked in the round, blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch. Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.

• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 59.25" / 148cm and above) circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge

• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 59.25” / 148cm and above) circular needles and DPNs — or one size smaller than gauge needle

Look for official pattern release on October 20, 2021.

The next shop update will be when I return from Rhinebeck!
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Please join me in the NBF online shop on:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at noon eastern
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Be sure to sign up for the NBF eNewsletter at www.northbayfiber.com⁣
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Hope to see you there!⁣ 
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*For true to color product shots are shown in the NBF shop.

*Please note:  I will be listing all the stock that I have. Some colors once sold out will not return until I get another batch of wool from the farm. 

The best part of starting North Bay Fiber is that I’m sharing this journey with my family. They are so supportive and together we have been learning so much!⁣⁣

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Showing my boys how to turn an idea/dream into a business is such an important message. Set goals, make a plan, work hard, and follow through. You don’t know, if you never try.⁣⁣
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Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing. - Georgia O’Keeffe⁣

Dyed samples of my Targhee-Polypay fleece arrived! These are just 7 out of the 12 colors that I’m going to offer. It’s amazing how exact the colors are to the swatches I sent. ⁣I LOVE them!
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I can't not wait to see the colors spun up into my first yarn for North Bay Fiber!
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P.S. The skein on top is the yarn in it's natural, undyed state. It's such a pretty, creamy natural. I'm definitely going to be offering the undyed version too.
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