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Peaceful Making Newsletter 32

April 2026
Peaceful Happenings
What a crazy few weeks.  I am so sorry it took me so long to get this newsletter out!  Way too much travel, including the Nash Yarn Festival in Nashville, a trip to beautiful Asheville, NC to attend the Dean and Bean’s Sock Machine Crank-in, and of course H&H in Chicago!  We continue working hard to bring you all the best of the best and traveling to find new classes and vendors is just one way we do this.
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We are working on the final details for the Peaceful Making Society and hope to introduce it to all our customers within the next two weeks. For more information on the many benefits that membership in the Peaceful Making Society brings, please continue reading.
Peaceful Making Travels
Jenna and Helen led our trip to Nash Yarn Festival with Kathy, Tammy, Carol, Rosemary and Denise in Nashville, TN. This was the second annual Nash Yarn Fest, sponsored by Modern Day Knitting (MDK). The weekend’s events included the Tailgate Knit Night on Thursday evening (hosted by Twice Sheared Sheep and GoSadi); the Nash Fest Hootenanny on Friday evening; and two days at the Nashville Fairgrounds exploring limitless choices of yarn and other making supplies offered by more than 90 vendors. A performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday evening capped off the weekend.
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Peaceful Making was well-represented at the Dean and Bean’s Sock Machines fifth annual Crank-In in Asheville from April 24th to the 26th. We spent two productive days learning the basics of machine sock knitting, and Katie made us proud by completing a sock on the machine! While we were in Asheville, we bought four Dean and Bean’s sock machines for the store. The Dean and Bean’s family was delightful, patient, and encouraging, and I am thrilled that they have accepted an invitation to join us on the Outer Banks in the fall. Stay tuned to this space and the website for more information about their visit.
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Jenna and Katie headed out to the H&H Retail conference in Chicago.  They attended classes,  visited with many of our current vendors, and secured many more vendors for our store.  This was a wonderful opportunity to learn and become a part of the fiber community!  Thanks Katie and Jenna for attending for us!
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Peaceful Making Family Grows!
Welcome to the newest members of the Peaceful Making Community—our four new interns from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Will Swanson, Bella White, Edie Youngblood, and Isabelle Grimes are all students specializing in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or Textile Design at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. 
Bella is a rising Senior at the NC State, Wilson School of Textiles with a Major in Textile Technology. She has a concentration in Medical Textiles and Non-Wovens, and a Minor in English. While she often works on the more technical side of fibers, she also enjoys crochet to unwind. 
Will is a rising Senior at the NC State, Wilson School of Textiles with a Major in Textile Engineering and a Chemical Engineering Minor. He has experienced weaving on the larger manufacturing scale, but also enjoys crochet. 
Edie is a rising Senior at the NC State, Wilson School of Textiles with a Major in Fashion and Textile Design with a minor in Textile Technology. She has experience in weaving, knitting, crochet, dying, felting, and spinning. 
Isabelle is a rising Senior at the NC State, Wilson School of Textiles with a Major in Textile Engineering and Minors in Materials Science and Engineering as well as Music. Isabelle has more experience in the technical side of fiber arts, but also in leadership as well. 
Please help us welcome them to the Peaceful Making Family!
Community
WOWOWOW - we pushed past our goal with Knit for Food!  On April 11, the Peaceful Making team raised over $5,200 in support of Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels. We gathered for twelve hours that day to knit, enjoy each other’s company, and host our own local Zoom call for those of our community who couldn’t attend. We also linked with the nationwide Zoom call held by Laura Nelkin and the other organizers of Knit-for-Food throughout the day. Many thanks to all the members of our community whose generosity made this year’s Knit for Food such a success!!
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Peaceful Maker in Residence
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We are excited to have Susan Capps join Sydney Evans as a Maker-in-Residence for April!  We are delighted to have more than 20 pairs of Susan’s beautiful socks on display in the store.  If you have any questions about these socks—stop by the desk, and we will be happy to share more information.
We love seeing all of your makes and we look forward to adding more makers to our Peaceful Maker-in-Residence program. If you are interested in becoming a Peaceful Maker-in-Residence, let us know at questions@peacefulmaking.com.  Remember, projects can be any kind of making!  As a Maker-in-Residence you will display your project for 30 days and receive the same amount of yarn or supplies as in your project at 50% off in exchange for your exhibition!  Hope to see many of you join us and display your lovely projects!
Peaceful Making Communication Corner
Here are links to ways to Communicate with the Peaceful Making Community:
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New Things in the Store This Week
Whoops! We did it again—we had a feng shui moment moving the store around!  We love being able to greet you as you enter the store as the front desk is now front and center!  We have added
New in the store:
Harrisville Peacefleece DK and Worsted, Daylights, Nightshades - We now have more weights and colors from Harrisville Designs. We are carrying their Peacefleece in both the DK and Worsted weights as well as their Daylights and Nightshades lines in DK weight. We are loving these new additions that would make a great cabled sweater!
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Comma Crafts stitch stoppers - New stitch stoppers are available in store and online with new designs and a few favorites to restock our supplies.
Punch Hole projects and Felted Flowers kits - We now have some punch hole embroidery kits available and may have a class on them soon! We also have kits to make wet felted flowers that look absolutely adorable!
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Knitting Machines - We are now selling some of the never been used circular knitting machines. The large ones are ideal for making hats, among other projects, while the smaller ones can be used for anything from wrist warmers to headbands. 
Louet Spinning Wheels - We now have a Louet S10 Spinning Wheel and a Louet S17 Spinning Wheel in the store. We will have them available for purchase as well as to try out during Open Spin! We also have access to purchase any Louet stock now so let us know if you are interested!
Kumi Bracelet Kits - We have new Kumi Bracelet Kits in stock. The kits include instructions on how to loom to make a Kumihimo bracelet in simple straightforward instructions. 
Twice Sheared Sheep Update - We still have a few LYS Day tins and stitch markers for this year as well as some restocks on stitch stoppers and yarn gators for colorwork. 
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Magnifique Hearts Pins - New enamel pins have come in that are adorable for fiber enthusiasts and non fiber people as well.
Redesigned Restock - We have done a restock on the Redesigned Project bags and they are already flying out the door! 
Coming soon:
Farmers Daughter Fiber restock and store custom color - We will have a restock of most lines of Farmers Daughter Fiber including adding to our Juicy DK and Oh Dang. We will also be adding the Reminisce Sport Yarn to the lineup to replace the Recollect as it is a brighter color! On top of all of this, we will be getting a store color that is special dyed just for Peaceful Making! So exciting!
Camellia Fibers restock and new colors - We will be getting a restock of Camellia Fibers yarn to fill out our numbers as well as a few new colors including the new colors Clover and Cosmos in the amazing Sylvan DK. 
La Bien Aimee restock - We will also be doing a big La Bien Aimee restock in the near future. We have a lot on the way and can’t wait for you all to see it!
Knit-alongs
I am excited to begin a Tolsta Tee knit-along this month that will run through June. The Tolsta Tee, designed by Rebecca Clow (also known as the Creabea) is an extremely popular top-down pattern, and Rebecca provides many options and modifications in different yarn weights to enhance this simple tee. Our knit-along will be for the DK version, and the pattern will be available for purchase through Ravelry here at the store. We have an unlimited selection of yarn that will make your Tolsta Tee a unique and special addition to your wardrobe, and we’d be happy to help you find the yarns that will work best for you. 
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I will be offering a series of “making a tee shirt” sessions that will run alongside the knit-along: one session that will include the pattern review and modifications in the pattern, two sessions that will include casting on for the tee, short rows, and raglans; one session on the tubular bind off; and one session on picking up stitches for the sleeves. These skills are essential for seeing the Tolsta Tee through to completion, so if you are new to top down knitting or have never knit a tee shirt, I encourage you to sign up for the sessions at https://peacefulmaking.com/products/tolsta-tee-sweater-sessions and sign up for the knit-along at https://peacefulmaking.com/products/tolsta-tee-knit-along! Sessions are included in the Peaceful Making Society membership. 
Linda Sears is still chugging along with the Year Socks knit-along.  Currently they are making the Aran Sweater Socks by Summer Lee.  Come in and chat with Linda on Sunday afternoons if you are interested in joining this knit-along!  Sign up for this no cost knit-along here: https://peacefulmaking.com/products/a-year-in-socks 
(Check out Cathy's gorgeous Ranunculus made in Camellia Fibers Rainbow Sprinkles)
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The Dagmar Zipper Sweater knit-along is in a holding pattern as we adjust to spring!  We hope to pick this one back up over the summer!  If you’d like to join (no cost) sign up here! https://peacefulmaking.com/products/dagmar-zipper-knit-along-sign-up  If you need help picking out yarn—let us know!  
Making Lab
Welcome to the Making Lab.  We have put together a comprehensive collection of making machines and looms upstairs.
Knitting Machine Lab
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We now have a wonderful collection of flat bed knitting machines.  We have Brothers, Toyotas, Studio Knits, and Silver Reeds. We have all gauges—standard, lace, and bulky.  We also have added two engines for those who want a hands-off experience (well not really :)).  We will be doing maintenance on all the machines and putting together entry level classes to knitting machines, and you will be able to schedule lab time to use the machines after you complete the 101 class. 
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Sock Machine Lab
Our new Sock Machine Lab has six machines: two Erlbachers and four Dean and Bean’s sock machines.  We will be working towards offering a 101 class that will be a requirement for further booking time with these machines, giving you machines to practice on in preparation for the Dean and Bean Crank-in this fall.
Weaving and Spinning
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Inger has set up her wonderful loom in the making lab.  The loom was built in a prison but is a copy of a typical Finnish loom, the same as Toika or Varpapuu.   She dressed the loom for anyone to weave on with a polyester warp and wool weft in a rose path threading.  People can play on it.  The fabric can be used for a pillow, bag or wallhanging. 
The weaving lab also has a large selection of rigid heddle looms and wolf pups in our lab ready for weaving and a lovely Schacht Standard Loom, warped and ready for weaving. The lab also has tapestry looms and tapestry weaving classes.  For those just beginning and would like to learn the basics of weaving on a smaller scale on a small loom you can take home, consider signing up for the bookmark loom class. 
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We will be releasing a series of weaving classes this week that Inger will be teaching as well as continuing to offer Open Weave on Saturday afternoons with Inger (come weave on her interesting loom!).   Here is the link to our weaving class section so you can sign up!  Remember all classes are included in our Peaceful Making Society Memberships.  Here is a link to sign up for that.
Open Spin on Thursdays continues!  If you need to use a wheel—sign up online!  Click here!  We will be adding drop spindle classes to the summer line up for kids and adults!
Are you interested in a loom or a wheel?  We are a dealer for all of the major loom/wheel/fiber brands.  We have some in stock or can order anything you may want with fast delivery to either the store or drop shipped to you.  Check out the website or let us know if you need something that is not listed and we will get it for you.  Feel free to make an appointment with Mischel to do an in-store or virtual weaving or spinning shopping experience! Call the store to make an appointment!
Join the Peaceful Making Society
The Peaceful Making Society is here!  We are offering all of our events and classes under the Peaceful Making Society.  We will be launching our online and in-store Peaceful Making Society this week.  When you join the Society you will be able to experience an all inclusive making experience that includes the following and more:
  • Early Bird Pricing is $200 now until June 1, 2026
  • Renewal Price $150 for auto renewal
  • Member Benefits:
  • $20 Coupon to the The Peaceful Making online shop
  • Access to The Peaceful Making Society Hangout Space
  • Free access to two office hour sessions per week
  • A Peaceful Making Society project bag
  • Access to The Peaceful Making classes, workshops, and Skills Update Series
  • Coupon code for unlimited use of equipment in the equipment lab, once you complete the 101 class for the equipment you would like to use
  • Personal Shopper access by appointment
  • 10% off on purchases through the Peaceful Making online store and the brick and mortar store here in Kitty Hawk (great for purchasing required materials for classes)
We will still offer individual classes and events for those not in the Peaceful Making Society for individual class and event fees that will be posted on the website.  Remember most classes have required materials.  These materials will be available for purchase online and in store at Peaceful Making.
New Classes
Office Hours - Office Hours are beginning at Peaceful Making! We will be offering Knitting Help and Pattern Assistance during scheduled office hours either in person with Mischel or over Zoom with Rosemary. We will be offering in person hours with Mischel from 10am-12pm on Monday and 4pm-6pm on Wednesday. Hours with Rosemary will be from 3:30pm-4:30pm on Thursday. Please sign up if you are coming! Two Office Hours Sessions a week are included in the Peaceful Making Society membership. Otherwise, the Office Hours will be $35 per session.
FO’s 
All three of my FO’s this newsletter did not bubble up from my WIPs - they are total distraction knits that I just had a whim and knit.  Sometimes it’s not about planning, stash or WIPs - it’s about the love of knitting.  
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MK’s Ribbon Shawl - This beautiful shawl came out of playing with the flatbed machine and the beautiful coned ribbon yarn we got at the Hidden Yarn Shop HM Nabavian in NYC.  It was a quick machine knit with a hand knit icord finish.  I love it - and it looks great with Sydney’s sweater in the store!  Check it out!
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Early Bloomer - Heidi Kirrmaier - This lovely short sleeve colorwork sweater came out of a yarn chicken loss.  I was knitting the Sweater No 28 by My Favorite Things Knitwear with the lovely Camillia Fibers Som - and the unexpected happened…I ran out of yarn.  Unfortunately I was using an older more green color of Som and I lost at yarn chicken with 1 ¼ sleeves to go.  So sad.  I will definitely be doing that sweater in Som again, but I did have to do some frogging!  The Early Bloomer has an interesting construction - starting with a provisional cast on and delayed short rows and collar.  It came out beautifully!  Love the Som colors together - so soft and lovely!
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Juice Sweater - Veronika Lindberg - I’ve always loved the Juice sweater and I had a whim - needed a travel knit (went on a staycation to the lovely Sanderling Inn) - and this was my first choice.  I love this pattern!  With the 8 raglans the fit is wonderful.  I used the called for Sandnes Garn Sunday held with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silke Mohair.  I would love to do this one again - I’d love it in a larger more slouchy size in a La Bien Aimee Cashmerino - it would be my go to weekend sweater!
WIP’s
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  • Vanilla Sock Shortie - Crazy Sock Lady - A quick shortie sock in Farmer’s Daughter Fiber Bearpaw Sock. It is a super quick knit and a lovely Frogman color.
  • Apple Flower - Clara Eggers - I started this in Asheville! It is in the 52 Weeks of Sweaters  book.  I have finished the body and started on the sleeves.  I’m interested to see how the joining of the body and sleeves goes - it is bottom up with separate sleeves.  We shall see..
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  • The Paris Skirt - me and simone - Well I’m definitely racing Helen on this stash buster.  Mine is on the mannequin in the front of the store so you can check it out.  I still have another foot to go!  I’ll be working this during knit knit for sure! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-paris-skirt 
  • Seattle Beanie - Heidi Hennessy - using my leftovers from the Reagan Sweater.  Easy slouchy beanie.  This is in my bag of traveling and walking knits.  It will be finished someday! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seattle-beanie 
  • Jelly Top - Mei Bruns - I love this top and I have finished the body and tried one of the sleeves with short row cap shaping…it is currently in the naughty corner because the sleeve is challenging me because I extended the body. I’ll get back to it when I am a little less tired and have more brain cells :).  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jelly-top 
  • Dragonfly Sweater - by Elenor Mortensen - Ok I think I’m going to move out of the total green and pick some purples and other colors to bring this sweater back out in the coming weeks! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dragonfly-sweater-2
  • Happy Camp Sweater - by Brienne Moody - I need to pick my colors for this one.  I love it so much but I am stumped on the colors - it’s a Spincycle project - suggestions? https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/happy-camp-sweater
  • Dagmar Zipper - Petite Knit - Ok - need to get back to this.  I definitely want to get this done by fall - I think it would be great at Rhinebeck…Anyone else joining us?  Harrisville Peace Fleece is an amazing choice for this.  (And it just came in!) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dagmar-zipper-sweater 
Patterns of Interest
Yet another wonderful pattern from Creabea!   It’s a short sleeve/long sleeve cardigan all in one pattern.  Great basic pattern!
FREE easy summer pattern.  Need I say more!
A tee shirt with a twist.  Still pretty simple design, with a little challenge on the small sleeves.
This was on my to do list last summer - I really would like to try this - reminds me of the Kylie Pullover I made for Jenna. 
Simple tee in Ito Kinu.  Need this in my wardrobe!
Beautiful Caitlin Hunter design.  It looks like so many colors but really only uses two Spincycle colors.  Might have to try it!
This is a great stash buster.  PLEASE look at the picture without the hat and imagine this without the plaid pants!  It’s really a beautiful sweater!
Yes this was from February, but I really love this one.  A challenging sock with a little colorwork and a little pattern work…sounds like fun!
My Favorite YouTube
I have so many videos - I’m just going to list them and add commentary - I know these were my favorites and I left some out :).  Enjoy!
Recipe
I’m not doing much cooking these days (way too much on the plate :)), but this one is an oldie but goodie
Teriyaki Flank Steak 
One Flank Steak (size that fits your family)
½ cup of soy sauce
3 tbs rice wine vinegar
3 tbs sesame oil
3 tbs sugar or honey or sweetener of choice
3-4 cloves of chopped garlic
2 tbls chopped ginger 
Marinate the steak in the above ingredients overnight in the frig.  I like to put this in a zip lock bag, but make sure it is sealed well and the opening is higher than the bottom so it won’t leak in your frig.
You can cook this many ways—the easiest is in a 425 oven for 10-15 mins on each side depending on how rare you would like it and how big it is.  You can broil it—watch it carefully for burning, you can grill it, or pan fry it.
You can also pre-slice and then marinate to bake a bulgogi type of steak or stir fry.
Great with rice, veg, salad, as a bowl, or in a sandwich.
Wrap up
Lots of changes are coming to Peaceful Making - we are growing quickly.  Know that the Newsletter is a team effort, so getting this out weekly has become a challenge.  We really want to make this happen, and we will try. Thank you so much for your patience with our delays.
Please welcome our new interns in the coming weeks.  Bella, Edie, Isabelle, and Will will be arriving between 5/14-18.  They will be in the store full time and we really look forward to having them in our Peaceful Making family!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com, Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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