Uncommon Threads Yarn

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Were you the kid who loved the ritual of filling your backpack with new pencils and highlighters, pristine notebooks and...
09/05/2026

Were you the kid who loved the ritual of filling your backpack with new pencils and highlighters, pristine notebooks and a new calculator at the beginning of the school year? Being organized can boost your confidence when you start something new, and having a pretty pencil pouch is a small pleasure that pays off every time you use it.
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Even though school days are far behind me, September still feels like a fresh start, a chance to go forward differently and make improvements I've been putting off. We have some incredibly useful notions, bags, organizers and tools in-store now to celebrate the new season, and help you finish your summer projects - or cast on a fall project - successfully.

As an added bonus, all orders over $75 will receive a free Uncommon Threads canvas zip pouch, perfect for storing small accessories (today through Monday, while supplies last.)

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Back to school, but better...Our schedule of classes and events is now updated for September and October, and we have a ...
09/03/2026

Back to school, but better...

Our schedule of classes and events is now updated for September and October, and we have a full calendar: new technique classes, our Finish It for Fall challenge, two special in-store events and several ongoing classes that are worth marking your calendar for.

Visit our Classes and Events pages for all the details, and take special note:
- Rowan Autumn/Winter Launch Party on Friday, September 11, a sneak peek at the new magazine, yarns and colors before the official launch on September 16
- Twice Sheared Sheep Pop-Up will be in-store starting September 25
- Basic Knit Fixes with Amy Snell on Monday, September 28

Shown here: Toni Lipsey's Sunrise Coasters and Placemat, which you can learn how to make in Elise's Crochet 102: In the Round class.

Many, many years ago, I knit a sock - and it’s the only sock I’ve ever finished. This is that sock. Perhaps not the best...
09/01/2026

Many, many years ago, I knit a sock - and it’s the only sock I’ve ever finished. This is that sock. Perhaps not the best choice of pattern for a first sock, but isn’t it fabulous? It’s Millicent by Cookie A.

Now that I’m older and hopefully wiser, I would choose differently for a first sock. Learn from my mistake! Shellye is offering her Learn to Knit Socks class starting this Thursday, September 3, where you’ll learn all the important steps to knitting a sock in worsted weight on DPNs or two circular needles.

Find out more and register online, or give us a call at (650) 941-1815.

I’ve just sent one kid back to college and I’m feeling a bit misty… luckily I have this adorable Ovis hat to cheer me up...
08/31/2026

I’ve just sent one kid back to college and I’m feeling a bit misty… luckily I have this adorable Ovis hat to cheer me up. There’s nothing like very round sheep to put a smile on your face 😊

Ovis by Caitlin Hunter, available through Ravelry; knit in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, Mode at Rowan Alpaca Wool and Kidsilk Haze.

One of the things I love about the Bay Area is that, for much of the year, anything goes. Wool and alpaca feel too warm?...
08/28/2026

One of the things I love about the Bay Area is that, for much of the year, anything goes. Wool and alpaca feel too warm? Try a blend of fibers or enjoy the easy care of cotton and linen no matter what the calendar says. If you're heading to the coast, you'll need to wear layers and pack a warm hat... even in August.
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Our 5 Days of DK promotion is wrapping up with a quartet of elegant and versatile basics from Rowan, which you can use interchangeably for many sweater patterns. Each one has its own personality and color palette, so you can choose the one that works best for your style.
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Rowan Alpaca Soft is spun from a premium blend of extrafine merino, superfine merino and baby alpaca, making it exquisitely soft yet with enough body to create lush stitch textures and cables.
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Rowan Alpaca Wool is a balanced, harmonious blend of alpaca's gentle drape and wool's resilient fibers. It's the perfect choice for a timeless wardrobe staple.
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Rowan Summerlite DK is 100% Egyptian cotton with a beautiful soft, matte finish. It comes in a stunning selection of colors from soft pastels through to jewel-like brights.
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Rowan Cotton Trio combines the best characteristics of plant and animal fibers into a bouncy textured yarn. It hits the sweet spot of ease and comfort for summer tops and lightweight sweaters.

Today through Saturday, August 29, save 20% on in-stock inventory of all four of these fabulous yarns with the code 5DAYSDK.

What to cast on:
Scrapbook Cardigan by Anna Hull Knits
Manzanilla by Joji Locatelli
Mara Blouse by The Knit Purl Girl

Here we go! I’m so honored and thrilled to host Ksenia and her beautiful One Skein Knitting collection 🎉Lynn from Penins...
08/28/2026

Here we go! I’m so honored and thrilled to host Ksenia and her beautiful One Skein Knitting collection 🎉

Lynn from Peninsula Yarn absolutely NAILED the Life is Cozy custom color in Merino Silk and Suri Fluff… it’s taking all my willpower not to just scoop it up for myself!

We’ll be here until 7 pm tonight - ✨ join us ✨

Plant based fibers like cotton and linen are a great choice for early fall sweaters, especially in the Bay Area. While t...
08/27/2026

Plant based fibers like cotton and linen are a great choice for early fall sweaters, especially in the Bay Area. While they might feel a bit stiff while you're knitting them, once they're blocked the drape and feel is smooth and comfortable.
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Kelbourne Woolens Mojave is a versatile, strong and lightweight yarn with great stitch definition. This pima cotton and linen blend is as lovely to knit with as it is to wear, and, as a bonus, it can be machine-washed.
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Lang Crealino, a 100% linen yarn, gives you the cool, crisp feel of linen in saturated colors. Perfect for airy lace tops, elegant shawls, and sturdy market bags. ​It's the ultimate late summer/early fall fiber.

Today and tomorrow only, save 20% off BOTH Mojave and Crealino - use the code 5DAYSDK at checkout.

What to cast on:
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
dot | top by p1.zip
Islet Stripes Tee by Ronja Hakalehto

If you love farm wool with a vibrant palette, today's feature is for you!​5 Days of DK continues with Rowan Norwegian Wo...
08/26/2026

If you love farm wool with a vibrant palette, today's feature is for you!
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5 Days of DK continues with Rowan Norwegian Wool. With a palette of colors selected by ARNE & CARLOS, Norwegian Wool blends modern color trends with the long-standing heritage of traditional Norwegian patterning. The rustic-yet-soft, non-superwash wool is an authentic experience for knitters and crocheters alike.
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Today through Thursday, August 27, save 20% on in-stock inventory of Rowan Norwegian Wool with the code: 5DAYSDK.

What to cast on:
Bolterdalen by ARNE & CARLOS
Markers Pulligan by Marci Marra
Edinburgh Sweater by Cheryl Mokhtari

5 Days of DK continues with Rowan Felted Tweed: a modern twist on the classic British tweed in a wide variety of colors ...
08/26/2026

5 Days of DK continues with Rowan Felted Tweed: a modern twist on the classic British tweed in a wide variety of colors - everything from subtle neutrals to brights by designer Kaffe Fassett. The fiber content combines the elegant drape of viscose with the softness of alpaca and merino wool.

If I were stranded on a desert island and could choose only one yarn to knit with, Rowan Felted Tweed would be the one!
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Today through Wednesday, August 26, save 20% on in-stock inventory of Rowan Felted Tweed with the code: 5DAYSDK.

What to cast on:
Trame Slipover by Rui Yamomuro
Maretak by Teti Lutsak
Tani Cardigan by ANKESTRiCK

Summer is winding down, and fall sweaters are on the horizon. Sport and DK-weight yarns are the sweet spot for pullovers...
08/25/2026

Summer is winding down, and fall sweaters are on the horizon. Sport and DK-weight yarns are the sweet spot for pullovers and cardigans you'll wear all the way through to spring, and for a short time you can pick up five of our tried-and-true favorites for a very good price.
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Today's feature is Rowan Softyak DK: a bouncy soft blend of cotton and yak. It feels cozy in your hands and gives you a refined, casual look in stockinette, cables and stranded colorwork.

What to make with Softyak? I found these lovely transitional pieces for you:
Ballard Tee by Sari Nordlund
Salty Days Sweater by Veronika Lundberg
Luce by Rebecca Clow
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Today through Tuesday, August 25, save 20% on in-stock inventory of
Softyak DK with the code: 5DAYSDK.

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