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
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...
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
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
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...
Ruth sent me a picture of this gorgeous mobius cowl that she knit out of the Akari yarn.This Noro is new-to-us and has a little bit of everything (silk, cotton, mohair, viscose, wool, and a little nylon to hold it all together). #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/aka...
April 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Ruth sent me a picture of this gorgeous mobius cowl that she knit out of the Akari yarn.This Noro is new-to-us and has a little bit of everything (silk, cotton, mohair, viscose, wool, and a little nylon to hold it all together). #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/aka...
Geri came in yesterday with a vest she made out of Manos’s Milo. I am deeply in love with this merino/linen blend. I’ve made one top out of it and plan to make a second. It’s soft and durable, great three season yarn. 🧶And this gray is to die for! #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/mil...
March 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Geri came in yesterday with a vest she made out of Manos’s Milo. I am deeply in love with this merino/linen blend. I’ve made one top out of it and plan to make a second. It’s soft and durable, great three season yarn. 🧶And this gray is to die for! #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/mil...
When the yarn 🧶 is so good you go home, toss all your WIPs aside, and cast on! These are two yarns from Wild Violet Fibers who is here for the second day of the truck show closing out our Annieversary celebration! Come by and check it out ❤️
March 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
When the yarn 🧶 is so good you go home, toss all your WIPs aside, and cast on! These are two yarns from Wild Violet Fibers who is here for the second day of the truck show closing out our Annieversary celebration! Come by and check it out ❤️
We’re so thrilled to have Wild Violet Fibers 🧶 this weekend for a trunk show! Come help us celebrate the end of our Annieversary month with some incredible colors. Erica will be here today and tomorrow. #knitsky #arlingtonma #knitting #yarn
March 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We’re so thrilled to have Wild Violet Fibers 🧶 this weekend for a trunk show! Come help us celebrate the end of our Annieversary month with some incredible colors. Erica will be here today and tomorrow. #knitsky #arlingtonma #knitting #yarn
Remember how we collect altoid tins? This is why. Annie’s partner makes these beautiful polymer clay tins, and they’re part of our craft fair today. She also has these incredible koi paintings. So lovely! 🧶 #knitsky #arlingtonma
March 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Remember how we collect altoid tins? This is why. Annie’s partner makes these beautiful polymer clay tins, and they’re part of our craft fair today. She also has these incredible koi paintings. So lovely! 🧶 #knitsky #arlingtonma
Mind’s Eye Yarns is hosting a craft fair with local artists today! Come by and see all sorts of colorful beauty. The store is also open for business as usual!
March 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mind’s Eye Yarns is hosting a craft fair with local artists today! Come by and see all sorts of colorful beauty. The store is also open for business as usual!
Eliza came in today wearing this incredible Arctic light by Veronika Lindberg in Falkland Worsted. I’m completely stunned. 🧶 #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/fal...
March 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Eliza came in today wearing this incredible Arctic light by Veronika Lindberg in Falkland Worsted. I’m completely stunned. 🧶 #knitsky www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/fal...
The intarsia square from the @berrocoyarn.bsky.social #vintage2025mkal is going great. I’m embracing the tangle because bobbins are too much bother for me. Also, the 20% off sale continues through today! 🧶 #knitsky
March 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The intarsia square from the @berrocoyarn.bsky.social #vintage2025mkal is going great. I’m embracing the tangle because bobbins are too much bother for me. Also, the 20% off sale continues through today! 🧶 #knitsky
Hey Arlington, it’s our 7th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with 20% off all 🧶! We’ve been getting in beautiful cottons and blends for spring, but my absolute favorite is kits to crochet our logo sheep, Woolliam.
Stop by Saturday and Sunday for the sale. If you’re not local, we ship! #knitsky
Stop by Saturday and Sunday for the sale. If you’re not local, we ship! #knitsky
March 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hey Arlington, it’s our 7th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with 20% off all 🧶! We’ve been getting in beautiful cottons and blends for spring, but my absolute favorite is kits to crochet our logo sheep, Woolliam.
Stop by Saturday and Sunday for the sale. If you’re not local, we ship! #knitsky
Stop by Saturday and Sunday for the sale. If you’re not local, we ship! #knitsky
A sweater moved to the Finished pile! This is a Coffee Bean cardigan by ElizabethSmithKnits, knit in Rios 🧶. The 14yo recipient picked the buttons. I’m in love with this cardi and would happily knit it again. (And might, for the same kid!) #knitsky
March 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A sweater moved to the Finished pile! This is a Coffee Bean cardigan by ElizabethSmithKnits, knit in Rios 🧶. The 14yo recipient picked the buttons. I’m in love with this cardi and would happily knit it again. (And might, for the same kid!) #knitsky
It’s official, Block #4 in the @berrocoyarn.bsky.social MKAL is a winner. Suck a cute tuck stitch!! Pink and blue in Vintage by me and a store employee and turquoise by @megging.bsky.social in a stash acrylic. I’m having so much fun seeing how everyone’s squares are working up. 🧶 #knitsky
March 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It’s official, Block #4 in the @berrocoyarn.bsky.social MKAL is a winner. Suck a cute tuck stitch!! Pink and blue in Vintage by me and a store employee and turquoise by @megging.bsky.social in a stash acrylic. I’m having so much fun seeing how everyone’s squares are working up. 🧶 #knitsky
In other news, everything I'm working on at the store needs to be blocked; between that and the fact that it's fifty-the-hell-degrees out in Arlington, I'm casting on a Hermeline top in Amano Yarn's Duna. This cotton alpaca yarn 🧶 is incredibly soft. www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/duna
March 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In other news, everything I'm working on at the store needs to be blocked; between that and the fact that it's fifty-the-hell-degrees out in Arlington, I'm casting on a Hermeline top in Amano Yarn's Duna. This cotton alpaca yarn 🧶 is incredibly soft. www.mindseyeyarns.com/products/duna