Mind's Eye Yarns
@mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
We're a yarn store in Arlington Center, MA, located "where the Papa Gino's used to be." We'll have a facade any minute now. Proud to be the queer little yarn shop that could.
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(posts usually written by Kay.)
mindseyeyarns.com
(posts usually written by Kay.)
I heard that #showmeyourknits is hats this week, which makes it the perfect time to tell you that we’re going to do a hat knitalong in November using three of Thea Colman’s patterns, including Daisy’s Hat, which Annie knit this week in Alegria Grande www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ale...
October 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I heard that #showmeyourknits is hats this week, which makes it the perfect time to tell you that we’re going to do a hat knitalong in November using three of Thea Colman’s patterns, including Daisy’s Hat, which Annie knit this week in Alegria Grande www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ale...
Also, our new bags got here, and OMG I'm in love. We say "that'll block out" so often in the store, and with varying levels of conviction! 😂 (Quick blocking instructions: soak in water with a bit of wool wash, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry.) Thank you, @printinkling.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Also, our new bags got here, and OMG I'm in love. We say "that'll block out" so often in the store, and with varying levels of conviction! 😂 (Quick blocking instructions: soak in water with a bit of wool wash, gently squeeze out the water, and lay flat to dry.) Thank you, @printinkling.bsky.social
I love when people do unexpected things with yarn. You see Amano's Duna, and you think tank top, maybe lacey lightweight scarf. One of our customers thought "double knit baby blanket." I can't wait to see the finished project! #knitsky #knitting #amanoyarns www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/dun...
Duna
Duna combines the natural color from organic cotton with subtle hues of naturally colored alpaca. In our dyed version, the subtly tinted organic cotton and alpaca base enhances its appeal while preser...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I love when people do unexpected things with yarn. You see Amano's Duna, and you think tank top, maybe lacey lightweight scarf. One of our customers thought "double knit baby blanket." I can't wait to see the finished project! #knitsky #knitting #amanoyarns www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/dun...
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Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-...
#crochet #knitting #knitsky
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-...
#crochet #knitting #knitsky
October 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-...
#crochet #knitting #knitsky
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-...
#crochet #knitting #knitsky
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This is the move, loves.
It doesn't have to be us.
It doesn't have to be stickers.
But when you purchase Stuff from people who make Stuff, you keep art alive.
You keep agency and craftsmanship and
the human spirit alive.
You fund cat food and full cupboards instead of yachts
It doesn't have to be us.
It doesn't have to be stickers.
But when you purchase Stuff from people who make Stuff, you keep art alive.
You keep agency and craftsmanship and
the human spirit alive.
You fund cat food and full cupboards instead of yachts
As a cat that makes stuff I like to get my stuff from other people that make stuff. I know it's good, I know the money goes to the makers, and everyone is better for it.
So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
October 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is the move, loves.
It doesn't have to be us.
It doesn't have to be stickers.
But when you purchase Stuff from people who make Stuff, you keep art alive.
You keep agency and craftsmanship and
the human spirit alive.
You fund cat food and full cupboards instead of yachts
It doesn't have to be us.
It doesn't have to be stickers.
But when you purchase Stuff from people who make Stuff, you keep art alive.
You keep agency and craftsmanship and
the human spirit alive.
You fund cat food and full cupboards instead of yachts
For me, one of the biggest compliments i can give a pattern is to finish one and immediately cast on a second. Finished my Dubbel Dark in Riti and immediately grabbed yarn for a second in Falkland Worsted. I adore this pattern! #knitsky #knitting #amanoyarns www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit...
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
For me, one of the biggest compliments i can give a pattern is to finish one and immediately cast on a second. Finished my Dubbel Dark in Riti and immediately grabbed yarn for a second in Falkland Worsted. I adore this pattern! #knitsky #knitting #amanoyarns www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit...
Oooooh can’t wait to show these off in store!
You're the absolute sweetest, we LOVE working with you!
Speaking of which, your latest batch of goodies is printed, packed, and ready to ship out in the morning!
Speaking of which, your latest batch of goodies is printed, packed, and ready to ship out in the morning!
October 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Oooooh can’t wait to show these off in store!
I (Kay) knit more than I crochet, but when your 14yo makes a request, you fulfill it! The pattern and I disagree about gauge, but I’m in love with the yarn (Riti). Delightful to knit AND crochet. Pattern is Léontine Hooded Scarf www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit... #knitsky #crochet #amanoyarns
October 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I (Kay) knit more than I crochet, but when your 14yo makes a request, you fulfill it! The pattern and I disagree about gauge, but I’m in love with the yarn (Riti). Delightful to knit AND crochet. Pattern is Léontine Hooded Scarf www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/rit... #knitsky #crochet #amanoyarns
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The thing with art is - and this goes for every art form - you've gotta be willing to screw up. You have to be okay with the idea that you spend hours & hours on something...and it sucks, or breaks before you're done.
You need to let go of pride.
A lot of folks are not prepared to let go of pride.
You need to let go of pride.
A lot of folks are not prepared to let go of pride.
October 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The thing with art is - and this goes for every art form - you've gotta be willing to screw up. You have to be okay with the idea that you spend hours & hours on something...and it sucks, or breaks before you're done.
You need to let go of pride.
A lot of folks are not prepared to let go of pride.
You need to let go of pride.
A lot of folks are not prepared to let go of pride.
Every single item we’ve ever gotten from Inkling has been perfect.
So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
We quality checked THREE THOUSAND stickers by hand this morning
I've had actually conversations with every single person who has ever ordered stickers from us.
We care about the quality of clients receive, not how cheap we can make them.
But go off about your robots, Donkey Show 💀
I've had actually conversations with every single person who has ever ordered stickers from us.
We care about the quality of clients receive, not how cheap we can make them.
But go off about your robots, Donkey Show 💀
October 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Every single item we’ve ever gotten from Inkling has been perfect.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It’s the last day of the greater Boston yarn crawl! (We’ve loved seeing your WIPs and FOs!)
Now, once you’ve visited all your stores… show us your yarn crawl haul!
What’s new in your queue? What beautiful skeins did you find? We wanna see!
#greaterbostonyarncrawl #knitting #crochet 🧶
Now, once you’ve visited all your stores… show us your yarn crawl haul!
What’s new in your queue? What beautiful skeins did you find? We wanna see!
#greaterbostonyarncrawl #knitting #crochet 🧶
September 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It’s the last day of the greater Boston yarn crawl! (We’ve loved seeing your WIPs and FOs!)
Now, once you’ve visited all your stores… show us your yarn crawl haul!
What’s new in your queue? What beautiful skeins did you find? We wanna see!
#greaterbostonyarncrawl #knitting #crochet 🧶
Now, once you’ve visited all your stores… show us your yarn crawl haul!
What’s new in your queue? What beautiful skeins did you find? We wanna see!
#greaterbostonyarncrawl #knitting #crochet 🧶
The return of Mystery Bags! Twice a year, we pull out our mystery bags for you. For $5, get at least $10 worth of yarn (probably yarn. Almost certainly yarns. Our kids put them together, so there's a small chance it could be a Pokemon but it definitely SHOULD be yarn). #knitting #crochet #gbyc2025
September 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We're hosting an Amano trunk show this weekend that features two of their yarns, Chaski and Awa. All Amano yarns (www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ama...) are 20% off during the crawl, incl drop ships and special orders. If you can't come into the store, message with questions. #knitting #gbyc2025
September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We're hosting an Amano trunk show this weekend that features two of their yarns, Chaski and Awa. All Amano yarns (www.mindseyeyarns.com/search?q=ama...) are 20% off during the crawl, incl drop ships and special orders. If you can't come into the store, message with questions. #knitting #gbyc2025
Welcome to the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl! This weekend, we're hosting an art show by local mixed media artist Niki Fein. Tonight, from 6pm–8pm, we're hosting a reception where you can meet the artist.
I hope we see you!
#boston #arlingtonma #greaterbostonyarncrawl2025 #gbyc2025 #knitting #crochet
I hope we see you!
#boston #arlingtonma #greaterbostonyarncrawl2025 #gbyc2025 #knitting #crochet
September 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Welcome to the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl! This weekend, we're hosting an art show by local mixed media artist Niki Fein. Tonight, from 6pm–8pm, we're hosting a reception where you can meet the artist.
I hope we see you!
#boston #arlingtonma #greaterbostonyarncrawl2025 #gbyc2025 #knitting #crochet
I hope we see you!
#boston #arlingtonma #greaterbostonyarncrawl2025 #gbyc2025 #knitting #crochet
#ShowMeYourKnits is sweaters this week, and we have a lot in that category!
Annie and Kay pretty much always have a sweater on the needles, if not multiple. Here’s just a few!
Patterns in the replies!
-Lu
Annie and Kay pretty much always have a sweater on the needles, if not multiple. Here’s just a few!
Patterns in the replies!
-Lu
August 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#ShowMeYourKnits is sweaters this week, and we have a lot in that category!
Annie and Kay pretty much always have a sweater on the needles, if not multiple. Here’s just a few!
Patterns in the replies!
-Lu
Annie and Kay pretty much always have a sweater on the needles, if not multiple. Here’s just a few!
Patterns in the replies!
-Lu
Inkling is the best! We love their stickers (the rainbow MEY stickers are by them!) and they’re super friendly and helpful ❤️
-Lu
-Lu
We've been printing SO. MANY. STICKERS. for creatives all over the country!
Not sure which ones we're allowed to show
so I'll show you some of ours instead
Vibrant colors on high quality vinyl
laminated for a long life of adventure
Need custom stickers?
We can help - send a DM or email to chat!
Not sure which ones we're allowed to show
so I'll show you some of ours instead
Vibrant colors on high quality vinyl
laminated for a long life of adventure
Need custom stickers?
We can help - send a DM or email to chat!
August 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Inkling is the best! We love their stickers (the rainbow MEY stickers are by them!) and they’re super friendly and helpful ❤️
-Lu
-Lu
This is so incredible. Nicely done. ❤️
Sunflower Shawl
Pattern by Lara Serbousek
[Link to etsy in reply]
5 hanks of Ataucania's Huasco DK Kettle Dyes (1 Molasses, 1 Ocre, 3 Goldenrod) procured from the lovely @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
Pattern by Lara Serbousek
[Link to etsy in reply]
5 hanks of Ataucania's Huasco DK Kettle Dyes (1 Molasses, 1 Ocre, 3 Goldenrod) procured from the lovely @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is so incredible. Nicely done. ❤️
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Sunflower Shawl
Pattern by Lara Serbousek
[Link to etsy in reply]
5 hanks of Ataucania's Huasco DK Kettle Dyes (1 Molasses, 1 Ocre, 3 Goldenrod) procured from the lovely @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
Pattern by Lara Serbousek
[Link to etsy in reply]
5 hanks of Ataucania's Huasco DK Kettle Dyes (1 Molasses, 1 Ocre, 3 Goldenrod) procured from the lovely @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sunflower Shawl
Pattern by Lara Serbousek
[Link to etsy in reply]
5 hanks of Ataucania's Huasco DK Kettle Dyes (1 Molasses, 1 Ocre, 3 Goldenrod) procured from the lovely @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
Pattern by Lara Serbousek
[Link to etsy in reply]
5 hanks of Ataucania's Huasco DK Kettle Dyes (1 Molasses, 1 Ocre, 3 Goldenrod) procured from the lovely @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social
Well this Breath of the Wild fan just made a noise so high pitched that dogs winced. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social for the yarn recs! Made this korok and korok seed using Circulo natural cotton and Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton. The latter was especially lovely to work with, very smooth!
May 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Well this Breath of the Wild fan just made a noise so high pitched that dogs winced. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Oh that’s gorgeous!! Thanks for showing it off ❤️
#showmeyourknits, I'm on a yarn destash cleanse currently, but lucky to have @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social as my walking distance LYS where I got some lovely Noro Sonata for my birthday last year. Pattern info in pic. #knitsky 🧶
April 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Oh that’s gorgeous!! Thanks for showing it off ❤️
Guess who has their very own sign! We look like a real store! Sure the building still needs a facade, but we're much easier to find. We were already celebrating LYS day, but now get an extra $5 off a purchase of $15 or more Saturday and Sunday if you mention that we sell yarn at its best. 🧶 #knitsky
April 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Guess who has their very own sign! We look like a real store! Sure the building still needs a facade, but we're much easier to find. We were already celebrating LYS day, but now get an extra $5 off a purchase of $15 or more Saturday and Sunday if you mention that we sell yarn at its best. 🧶 #knitsky
Sometimes simple and repetitive and beautiful is what you need. This WIP is Wild Violet Fibers' Alpaca Silk Cashmere DK 🧶 and Junction Fiber Mill's Making Tracks Lite. This will easily be the most luxurious thing I've ever made myself. Just the calming thing I need. #showmeyourknits #knitsky
April 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sometimes simple and repetitive and beautiful is what you need. This WIP is Wild Violet Fibers' Alpaca Silk Cashmere DK 🧶 and Junction Fiber Mill's Making Tracks Lite. This will easily be the most luxurious thing I've ever made myself. Just the calming thing I need. #showmeyourknits #knitsky
Mike loves making hats that put together awesome combinations of yarns and colors. This is a mix of malvinas and tsuido 🧶 and a sparkly carry along. Hats are my favorite place to go a little wild with color and patterns. So pretty! #knitsky
April 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Mike loves making hats that put together awesome combinations of yarns and colors. This is a mix of malvinas and tsuido 🧶 and a sparkly carry along. Hats are my favorite place to go a little wild with color and patterns. So pretty! #knitsky
Adding something to the FO pile on this rainy day! This is Kahlua by @babycocktails.bsky.social in Falkland Worsted 🧶. This was so fun to knit, and it’s cute as hell. Bonus, the shop is super chilly today, and now I have a sweater to wear! #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/fal...
April 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Adding something to the FO pile on this rainy day! This is Kahlua by @babycocktails.bsky.social in Falkland Worsted 🧶. This was so fun to knit, and it’s cute as hell. Bonus, the shop is super chilly today, and now I have a sweater to wear! #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/fal...