The Yarn Bowl

16/08/2026

Spotted Aleks Byrd Aleks Byrd doing her thing in Melbourne at Morris and Sons Morris and Sons
She’s looking forward to coming to Brisbane to share her Estonian knitting techniques in her workshops on August 29 and 30.
There are still just a few spots left in Sunday’s workshops so if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to book.

13/08/2026

So the store sample Bao Bao shawl designed by Isabell Kraemer Isabell Kraemer iin MYak MYak Fibers Tibetan Cloud is finished and on display. This version is in the Summer Breeze colourway with kits available in store and online. All you need is the knitting needles to knit this fabulous shawl

09/08/2026

06/08/2026

Susanne Sommer Susanne Sommer recently released the Shadow Lines Shawl and I had to cast on immediately.
A relaxing knit in Myak MYak Fibers Baby Yak Lace with garter stitch and simple two and one-colour brioche, this will fly off your 4mm needles.
We also have kits available in store and online in the original Tibetan Sky and Oatmeal combo and my pick of Petrol and Pink Pearl. Each kit also comes with a printed copy of the pattern and a Ravelry download.

24/07/2026

Only 4 spots left in Aleks Byrd’s Aleks Byrd Roosimine Inlay Knitting workshop on Sunday, 30 August.
And only 2 spots in her Vikkel Twisted Stitches workshop on the same day.
Book now!!!

18/07/2026

Aleks Byrd will be in Brisbane in a matter of weeks to teach 3 amazing workshops.
The first full day workshop on Saturday, August 29 is already sold out but the 2 half-day workshops on Sunday the 30th still has some openings.
Details are available on our website but don’t leave it too long as you may miss out.

15/07/2026

Every couple of years we stock the Firefly Notes Stitch Marker Advent calendars.
This year they’ve done things a little differently with two special 12 day Advents, one for knitters and a separate one for crocheters.
All the details are on our website now. Which one will you choose?

11/07/2026

I have made a start on my Bao Bao Shawl by Isabell Kraemer in the Myak Summer Breeze colourway. Such fun with every stripe a different colour.

This is going to finished in no time.

Kits are available in store and online.

03/07/2026

Aleks Byrd taught workshops in Australia three years ago but didn’t make it to Brisbane.
Make her trip worthwhile this time by showing her that Brisbane knitters are worthy too.
Book her August workshops online now. You really don’t want to miss out again!

02/07/2026

A last minute cancellation means that a spot has opened up for Pru Raymond’s Fit Knits workshop this Sunday afternoon.
If you want to learn the tips to knitting garments that fit properly then here’s your chance.