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Fit for a Queen Angelfish

Posted on May 6, 2012 by sgpost

Another new colorway in the Purldiver Collection has just been launched by A Good Yarn! Our newest Purldiver collection yarn is called Fit for a Queen Angelfish.  The inspiration for this new colorway is from a photograph I took of … Continue reading →

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Too Much Stash!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by sgpost

Imagine yourself at home, gazing at your stash. Now, remember how your significant other looks at you when you bring more of it home. Yes, that’s the look. Depressed? Don’t be! We have a solution. Our new 15″ Cricket loom … Continue reading →

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Butterflies and Sweet Lips

Posted on March 19, 2012 by sgpost

A Good Yarn is happy to introduce the two newest colorways in our Purl Diver Collection!   The inspiration for the first of our two newest colors in the Purl Diver collection, Butterfly, came from this picture of a Pyramid … Continue reading →

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Gill’s Night Out!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by sgpost

This third colorway in our Purl Diver Collection is based on a picture I took while diving with my son Michael in the Solomon Islands, of a pair of Dusky Nembrotha Nudibranchs. Nudibranchs are mollusks which in the course of … Continue reading →

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TAHKI COTTON CLASSIC

Posted on February 20, 2011 by sgpost

When I first opened the shop, I debated  back and forth on whether or not I would bring in Tahki Cotton Classic. I had worked with it on many projects and loved it. There were so many cottons to pick … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DATE to knit with Melissa Leapman

Posted on January 13, 2011 by sgpost

You’ve read her books, you’ve seen her on TV and probably have knitted more patterns of hers than you even realize.  Now you can say you’ve knit with her when she comes to town Sunday, March 6.  Meet Melissa Leapman, … Continue reading →

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Purl Diver Yarn for Everyone!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by sgpost

Even though snow is the forecast for our friends up North (and the South, too! Can you believe snow is currently on the ground in 49 states?!), you can now keep the beach close by! We recently launched our online … Continue reading →

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A Knitter Crochets

Posted on December 19, 2010 by sgpost

I have always liked to crochet but have had my issues with it. I think that it is often difficult for someone who is primarily a knitter to make the transition to crochet. I have taken many crochet classes and … Continue reading →

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One Photograph, Three Irish Girls and Endless Knitting Fun!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by sgpost

If you’ve been in the store recently you’ve seen our latest Purl Diver colorway, Octopus’ Garden, proudly featured front and center.  Just like with Gulf of Mexico and Sea Flower, this colorway was designed by Three Irish Girls‘ Sharon McMahon … Continue reading →

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One Irish Girl is Coming to Town!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by sgpost

You know and love her yarns (especially the ones closest to my heart: Octopus’ Garden, Sea Flower, and Gulf of Mexico!!) …now meet the woman behind Three Irish Girls! I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome Sharon McMahon to A Good Yarn … Continue reading →

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