| All That Glitters Is Diamant + Maker Wearables!
Part of being a maker at heart is learning how to expand your repertoire in ways that make you happy. Not happy with how your portraits have been coming out? Focus on anatomy! Want to expand your knitting skills? Pick up a new stitch technique that results in a new pattern. Our design team at della Q has been working on something top secret - della Q is debuting new styles and we could not be more excited to share them all with y'all!
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della Q Everyday Collection
Designed with the wanderlust maker in mind, the Maker's Train Case is back with a fresh new look! Lightweight and ideal for carrying along on your journeys (or hoarding at home for all of your notions and works in progress - we don't judge), this case fits conveniently under most airplane seats. Knit or crochet out of it while it's open or closed, making it double as a yarn bowl of sorts! This case also has the option to add a strap to it, effortlessly turning it into a crossbody.
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We've also brought back the fan-favorite Maker's Buddy Cases! Reimagined to fit cohesively within the new della Q Everyday Collection, this tiny treasure is as sturdy as it is stylish. The strong, durable frame is crafted from high-quality material and fits perfectly within the Maker's Train Case, easily housing all of your goodies and bits and bobbles! Featuring a magnetic lid, you'll never find yourself losing your stitch markers ever again!
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Now, we can't bring back old favorites without introducing new faces, can we? That's just not how we roll! New to della Q comes the stylish Maker's Canvas Needle Case - storing your needles has never felt so secure and chic! Each pocket is labeled accordingly, with room for US needle sizes 2-17, talk about a heavy lifter! Keep it at home to organize or bring out a whole array of needles to use at your disposal when you're out and about; the choice is yours!
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Each case is crafted primarily out of canvas and has accents of antique brass, adding a vintage feel to the modern appearance, effortlessly bringing the two worlds together, and creating a masterpiece that is as timeless as it is beautiful and useful!
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della Q Maker's Canvas Tote
We've heard murmurings here and there about how y'all wanted a Maker's Tote, and we are here to please! New from della Q comes the Maker's Canvas Tote - AKA the ultimate carry bag for your next favorite project. Think of this as a certain musical nanny's bag - it holds everything and then more! This bag was designed for makers by makers, including all of the bells and whistles you could ever ask for in a knitting and crocheting bag! Like everything else in the Lotus Collection, this bag was crafted out of sturdy waxed canvas and genuine leather.
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della Q Black Canvas
You guys have been requesting this for quite a while now, and it's about time we unveil what the color experts at della Q have been working on. Without much further ado - take dark mode with you with the sleek new della Q black canvas! Edgy, clean, crisp, and modern, this colorway is now available in your favorite bags from the Lotus Collection.
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With the cozy, cold seasons quickly coming (try saying that five times fast!), we've been bundling up and keeping a close eye on people's chimneys for those billowing clouds of smoke signaling a warm fireplace. After all, home is where the hearth is, right? ;) That comfortable feeling of driving down a road and seeing everyone's lit fireplaces is one-of-a-kind - we just wish there was a yarn that made us feel that same level of cozy so we could experience it from the warmth of our own homes.
Shibui Knits Billow is a brand new yarn that is just as sumptuous and, well, billowy as it sounds! The pillowy soft texture of this gorgeous yarn is achieved through its blend of cotton and alpaca. The wispy halo is created by the alpaca surrounding the contrasting cotton core, making this yarn incredibly addictive to squish! This DK-weight yarn is ideal for any maker out there, knitting and crocheting up quickly and creating a fabric that's fluffy and oh, so, beautiful! Each skein holds 250 yards of yarn to work with and is available in Shibui Knits' signature, sophisticated color palette.
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Cozy Up with Craftvent!
Picture this: You're lounging on your couch; the fireplace is crackling and warming your toes while a slight draft comes in from the closed window. You pull the blanket over your lap and pop a buttermint into your mouth before hunkering down and working on your next row. Nothing is sweeter than being cozy while making (except maybe that dissolving buttermint sill on your tongue, hehe)!
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To reflect on this sweet scenario, the creative team at JBW HQ came up with the deliciously magical Buttermint colorway for the Craftvent shawl this year! Made up of shades of blue, we'll be anything but blue while knitting and crocheting up this project!
The contrasting pop of yellow reminds us of the sun warming up the afternoon over a bed of ice and snow and the stillness of nature. This is only further shown as the stitch techniques from the knit and crochet shawls remind us of little hearts and snowflakes - talk about cozy!
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The knit Festive Wrap was designed by Ambah O'Brien and uses wavy stripes to reflect the summer heat she enjoys while her northern hemisphere fiber friends are snuggling into the cozy cold season. The crochet Tidings Wrap was designed by Jane Crowfoot and uses open lace motifs that remind us of how frost sets up in the corners of our windows and the stillness of winter nights.
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Notions to Note!
Do you ever walk past someone on the street or through a crowded restaurant and see something you think may be handmade? The joy that fills us with is indescribable; just the thought of meeting another maker is an exciting experience and makes the world of making seem just that much smaller and less lonesome! But what if you aren't wearing something handmade and want to show the world who you are? It's not always appropriate to bring in a full blanket project to a nice restaurant, so the next best thing is to have secret, undercover jewelry that shows you're a maker while also being useful, right?
We've put together a blog post of some wearable knitting accessories that you can slyly pair with your outfits! Not only are they beautiful and eye-catching, but they are easy to use for your project and with them being worn, you don't have to dig around in your project bag for them! Talk about a win-win!
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Shine Bright Like a Diamant!
Maybe it's just the time of year, but whenever the air begins to cool, we start falling in love with sparkles and glitter all over again. Maybe it's the twinkling lights bouncing off of the snow that inspires us, or maybe it's because night lights and fairy lights just seem to go with the season more (and make us look flashy when we're simply just wearing something with a little bit of glitter in it).
But one problem is that not all yarn is glittery - it can be hard to find that perfect yarn that's within your budget but also holds that glitter. Well, what if we told you that you could make any yarn glittery with this neat knitting and crocheting hack?
With the new DMC Creative World Diamant Yarn, you can carry it along with your normal yarn to add a touch of glamor to your next favorite project! This single-strand metallic thread is perfect for that bit of bling you've been searching for - pair it with any kind of yarn to make your project one-of-a-kind and ideal for that evening outing you have planned, hehe!
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Get Them Before They're Gone!
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Our Tahoe retreat was a total success! All of the prep work that was done the weeks prior to our Tahoe Untangled Retreat led up to the incredible weekend we experienced with you guys! From Thursday night through Sunday morning, we spent time together learning new techniques, enjoying classes, presentations and talks, meals, shopping, fashion shows, knitting, crocheting, and enjoying all things yarn! We will cherish these memories forever and look back on them with fondness, but we can't help but feel a little sad about it as well.
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As fun and exciting as it all was, we have to say... we miss you guys already! As you all boarded planes and cars to take you back home, we felt our eyes get a little misty! Watching good friends leave is always a hard pill to swallow, but that just leaves room for making future memories together!
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Want to relive the weekend or take a peek into what fun we got up to for the first time? Head on over to our Instagram and check out our story highlight "Retreat".
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Project On Our Needles!
Allison's Cecret Cowl
As soon as our Bean, Allison, felt the lusciously soft Shibui Knits Billow in her hands for the first time, she knew right then and there that she HAD to make something out of it! After purchasing her yarn, she found the Cecret Cowl pattern and immediately got to work. Knitting up a storm, Allison found herself smiling as she was stitching - this cowl brought her a lot of joy through the simple shapes and design as well as the fluffy, airy texture of the yarn. It was a soothing experience, and one she would do all over again (and she just may!)
Good news! The Cecret Cowl is available as a kit on our site!
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