08/06/2024
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Merger with Indigo Purls Update
Fiber Traditions Retreat in
Historic Port Townsend, Washington
Tour de Fleece with Team Indigo-go
The merging of our Jorstad Creek retail outlet with the Black Sheep Yarn Boutique was completed with the rebranding of the store to Indigo Purls, A Yarn Boutique. Looking for Jorstad yarns? You can find many of our yarns and fiber braids on the Indigo Purls website at Indigopurls.com. Our wonderful staff who made the transition are ready to pack and ship your order, or help you in person during business hours. The store is open Tuesday through Sunday - check the Indigo Purls website for times. Indigo Purls is at 2101 Harrison Street NW, Olympia.
Fiber Traditions Weekend Retreat
Last Fall we sponsored a wonderful retreat in historic Port Townsend, Washington, "Shetland Wool Weekend." This weekend retreat focused on American Shetland in yarn and in spinning fiber. This year Jorstad is sponsoring a retreat this November 1, 2 and 3 to focus on additional local fibers and fiber producers. With the help of our partners, The Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop, this retreat includes both returning and new instructors to help attendees explore local fiber, color, and techniques.
Stranded knitting continues to be a focus with the return of Varian Brandon, author and designer of fabulous stranded color work designs and patterns. Varian's book, "Waiting," featured amazing and innovative stranded color hat designs. With her supportive instruction, students will learn and become proficient with stranded knitting techniques. For the skilled knitter, Varian will be teaching stranded steeked shawls as she continues to design wildly original patterns that explore color and form. See some of her work in Ravelry or at brandonknittingdesigns.com. Varian's designs are also on Instagram .
We are excited to report that returning to the retreat is local treasure and spinner Judith MacKenzie. Also returning is the color workshop with Kerry Graber and Madison Wallace, with added information and hands-on practice. This is a fun exploration for knitters, spinners, weavers, and crafters who want to expand their knowledge and creativity with color.
New to the retreat is Michael Kelson, spinning instructor. Michael will be showing spinners how to work with local fibers, featuring breed-specific fiber preparations from local producers. Lots of hands-on opportunities to explore the fibers grown near Port Townsend.
You will have the opportunity to meet and greet some of the amazing local shepherds as part of the program! And by the way, enjoy locally grown food from a fabulous home town caterer for your lunches and the Saturday night banquet.
The weekend closes on Sunday morning with a "choose your own adventure" opportunity to try various products or speak with instructors before you head home with a treasure trove of new skills, new friends, and fond memories. Jorstad and the warm and welcoming Bazaar Girls are looking forward to providing a rich and memorable retreat for everyone.
Find more information about the schedule and enroll now at bazaargirls.com!
Tour de Fleece with Team Indigo-go!
Jorstad Artisan Yarns and Indigo Purls are offering a Tour de Fleece group experience for our spinner friends! The Indigo-go Spinning Journal can be purchased through Indigopurls.com, along with a specially curated 12 ounce Jorstad-dyed fiber pack as one of the goal options. With journal purchase you join our Indigo-go team either on Discord and/or Ravelry.com, and are eligible to be entered into three prize drawings. Let us help you get motivated to spin during the Tour de Fleece!
The journal helps you follow along the actual Tour de France, highlighting the different routes, starting or ending towns, and elevation gain. Read about the geography of the area, or learn about the history of the Tour as you make notes about your own spinning journey. Set goals and record them in the journal pages.
There are three goal categories to choose from, and a community of spinners ready to cheer you on. Achieve your goal, post about it, and you will be entered into the drawing for that goal category.
In-person spinning events are planned for team members local to the Olympia area, but you don't have to be nearby to join the team! Share your progress, thoughts, and experiences about spinning in Discord or on our Ravelry Team Indigo-go thread as you go. Post pictures! Most of all have fun spinning along with the athletes as they take on challenges during the Tour de France.
Purchase your Tour De Fleece journal today at Indigopurls.com and Indigo-go!
Wholesale Inquiries are welcome!
Interested in wholesale purchase of Jorstad-dyed Elemental Affects Yarn?
Our website provides a complete color listing of the Elemental Affects American Shetland and Coastal yarns available for wholesale purchase by stores and shops. Look for new color cards and sampler boxes to be listed for purchase. Please contact us at [email protected] to inquire about setting up a wholesale account.
More products are in the works!
This Fall we will add kits featuring our hand-dyed yarns and select patterns, as well as our fabulous spinning fiber in 4 ounce braids.
Jorstad Creek Website
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