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In A Flurry Hat Kit Update!

The dust has settled since being gone to last weekend's trunk show at Spun Ann Arbor. The show was a big success and a lot of fun. We want to send out a special thank you to anyone that came out to support us. We appreciate you!
- Natural (C1) = approx 35 grams
- Marsh (C2) = approx 10 grams
- Redear (C3) = approx 35 grams
- Algae (C4) = approx 10 grams
– Natural (C1) = approx 35 grams
– Chinook (C2) = approx 10 grams
– Grayling (C3) = approx 35 grams
– Shoreline (C4) = approx 10 grams
– Natural (C1) = approx 35 grams
– Chinook (C2) = approx 10 grams
– Grayling (C3) = approx 35 grams
– Shoreline (C4) = approx 10 grams

The In A Hat Kit Update will be
Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11AM Eastern
on the website ~ while supplies last!



Essential Ribbed Hat - Updated
We love showing more samples and options to our patterns and today we have updated our Essential Ribbed Hat pattern with more photos. This time we are showing Ed wearing the slouchy version styled with a folded brim. We love this close fitting watch cap style!
The Essential Ribbed Hat takes only 1 skein of Elemental Sport. The pattern is written in 3 sizes and has options for a beanie or slouchy version.
If you don't already have a copy of this pattern, this weekend the pattern is FREE with the purchase of one (or more) skeins of Elemental Sport.
NOTE: No code needed. Promo ends 09.04.22.
Pattern will be emailed to you when your order ships.
The Summer Moon Update
The Summer Moon Kit Update

SHAWL KITS DETAILS:
The Summer Moon Kits will go on Saturday (08.20.22) at 11AM Eastern. There will be a limited number of kits so this update will only be available while supplies last.
The update will offer 3-Color Elemental Fingering Kits ($130) and 6-Color Elemental Sport Kits ($220). These kits will save the need to purchase full skeins and include just the right amount you'll need to knit your shawl. Also, the pattern is FREE with a kit purchase!
There will be multiple kits to pick from.
Photos of available kits are to come.
The Summer Moon pattern is part of the Knitterella Rewind. Hear more about the Knitterella Rewind Series HERE.
NBF Anniversary Sale!

~ Now through Saturday, August 6, 2022 ~
Receive 10% OFF sitewide at www.northbayfiber.com
we will include our logo enamel pin with every order over $150.

Thank you so much for your support!
Starting North Bay Fiber is a dream come true. I hope you continue to follow along as I share my journey; the story, sourcing, process, patterns, and of course…the YARN!
~ Jill Zielinski
Love Me or Weave Me Kit Update!
The Love Me Or Weave Me cowl is the newest design from our good friend Dori Kershner. It's a very cute and clever design knit in our Elemental Sport and we will have KITS!
This stockinette, a-line shaped cowl has a double strand of yarn woven through the stitches creating the illusion of colorwork within a very simple project! Worked from the bottom up in the springy-soft Elemental yarn from North Bay Fiber, This simple piece is embellished with an I-cord bind off and a sprinkle of fringe along the edge.
We are excited to announce that we are having a Love Me or Weave Me Kit Update on Saturday June 18, 2022 at 3PM Eastern.
Love Me or Weave Me Kits: $102
The Love Me or Weave Me Kit will include 3 full skeins of North Bay Fiber Elemental - - just the right amount to make this adorable cowl!
Please Note:
Pattern will not be included in the kit but you may purchase your digital pattern download direct from Dori, via her website www.fitterknitternj.com or her Ravelry page.
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There will be 15 KIT options.
Below are photos of some of the available kits.
Love Me or Weave Me Kit Update will happen in the North Bay Fiber online shop on
Saturday, June 18th at 3PM Eastern.
Hope to see you there!
FREE Pattern with Purchase!
Now that the full 20 colors (21 if you count our Natural / Un-dyed option) of our Elemental yarn line are complete and LIVE for purchase, let's celebrate with a new pattern!
Everyone needs a ribbed hat so we designed the Essential Ribbed Hat! This unisex hat is designed in North Bay Fiber, Elemental. The springy, soft cormo wool, paired with a simple 1x1 ribbing, makes for a fantastic hat to knit and wear.
The offers three sizes and options for both a slouchy version or a beanie style. You may also knit the hat in one color or mix it up with a contrasting brim. We have knit many of these hats and have a feeling you will too!
To celebrate this release, for two days only...
Purchase one skein of Elemental and get the Essential Ribbed Hat pattern for FREE!
For your free copy of the Essential Ribbed Hat pattern, simply purchase a skein of Elemental Sport and a PDF of the pattern will be emailed to you when your order ships. This is a great way to work with this beautiful base!
Promotion ends June 16, 2022.
Elemental Feature by TKGA!
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...
Cherry Rumble KITS!





The patterns are $7 each, however she has a discount code to share with us! Today, through April 15, 2022, get 25% off with code:
Do you have a favorite? All are limited quantities so be sure to ready for the online update
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 6PM ET!


Starting North Bay Fiber is a dream come true. I hope you continue to follow along as I share my journey; the story, sourcing, process, patterns, and of course…
the YARN!
LIMITED EDITION KIT: Cable Knit Kisses!
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.
In A Flurry Sweater
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!
Holiday Hat Kits




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.
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