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Join us for a make-a-long this January! Everyone is welcome to join, and yes, there will be prizes! Both these patterns are fantastic for mini skeins, scrap yarn, or stash bustin'.  Cast on between January 1...

December 29, 2021 Update: As a precaution, STASH is closed Dec 30 to Jan 1. We have learned that one of our staff members is a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case. Out of an abundance of caution, we ha...

Did you know that socks are one of the most requested items by shelters and mutual aid groups? Cold toes are no jokes, especially in the YYC winter! This year, we want to distribute socks to as many folks as...

We've been cooking up something big! Have you ever participated in a cookie swap? The kind where everyone bakes a different kind of cookie, you split them up and leave with a variety of goodies? Well we're d...

The results are in for our second annual STASHtistics survey. We asked you some weird questions, and you delivered some awesome answers!  STASHtistics is a fun way to get to know your fellow STASHy peeps - from knitters to crocheters, stitchers and spinners, we're all part of this big happy crafty family. 

Today we're excited to share the work of the lovely Laeia from The Crafty MD! She released her first sweater pattern - the Sandra Lee Sweater. (How is this her first sweater design?! Dang that's talent!) 

This was an exciting weekend for patterns at STASH! Two of our first yarn support recipients released their patterns. First up, is Julia Chiang of Little World of Whimsy with their pattern Grace the Bunny Girl! 

Want to get a gift card AND shop safe? Sure ya' do! We want to make sure you get your winter craftin' supplies in the safest way possible. That's why for the month of November we're giving away online STASH ...

At STASH, we are HUGE fans of a good workhorse yarn. What the heck is a workhorse yarn, you ask? A workhorse yarn is a high quality, durable, woolly wool with an awesome price point. We thought we'd share some of our current  favourites! 

Are your morning walks a little chillier than they were a week ago? Have you substituted your summer flats for sneakers?  Are your nostrils assaulted by the sweet smell of pumpkin spice every time you step into a cafe?  If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, brace yourself - because it's fall, ya'll!  Whether you're a pro knitter or an adventurous beginner, you deserve a sweet sweater this season! We've compiled a list of free and paid patterns that are beginner friendly, classic, and size inclusive! 

A charming seed stitch hat with a six point star on the crown, designed to show off the supreme squish factor of indie dyed bulky yarn! We’ve made this hat in both Lily & Pine Oak Bulky and Ancient Arts Big Squeeze and we can attest that they are both exceptionally awesome.